Thread: Defender doors staying open

Hey Tieds

Get in touch with Daniel at Mulgo.

He supplies a gas strut kit for the rear door, it replaces the factory mechanism, very neat and works a treat....

I have had one for a year or more and it is a gem.

Cheers

Dovers right. Here’s the one from Daniel I fitted to mine.
Word of warning: Hang on the door when you open it, the strut really assists with the opening of the door as well.


Cheers
Craig

Do you need to modify the rear door trim for Daniel's strut to operate? If so, a picture would be much appreciated.

If you want to DIY, UES Int'l has all sorts of wonderful bits and pieces.


James.

Originally Posted by Loubrey

Do you need to modify the rear door trim for Daniel's strut to operate? If so, a picture would be much appreciated.

No, door trim fitted back in no problem. ‘Riv-nuts’ are a bit tricky when you don’t have the correct tools (I didn’t). Daniel provided extra nuts and bolts to allow for this. Take your time getting the right (fully open) angle correct. Otherwise the spare wheel will take out the Right rear tail light.
It’s not as difficult as it all sounds.

Thanks for that! The rear door on the Puma is my only actual gripe with the car. The door has taken the wife out a few times and her sense of humor regarding the issue is failing fast...

I've fitted wheel carriers to previous Defenders, but they were usually a few years old and fell into the "hobby" catagory. Drilling through the body capping on the 1 year old Puma to fit the top hinge is a bit daunting and this looks like the best alternative.

I think I'll be placing an order today!

Cheers!

I had Mulgo fit the replacement strut when I was having some other things done a few weeks back. An excellent solution to an annoying rear door issue. Not only does the door stay open when required, it is adjusted to stops just short of the Front Runner gas bottle bracket that was fitted at the same time.

Cheers
KarlB

I have one of the rear wheel carriers made by Rijidij of this forum.
It is an excellent wheel carrier with the added bonus of a locking device to hold the rear door open. No more unwanted rear door shutting problems.
Very well designed, constructed and the answer to spare wheel and rear door issues of the Defender.