Stainless Bolt Kit For Perentie Rovers

[stickman242]

Hey guys,

I have had my Ex-Mil Perentie for some time now and i am lookng at trying to stop 'Some' of the rattles around the place.

As the doors don't line up at the moment correctly and alot of bolts are loose i was thinking about replacing the rusty old bolts for newer stainless ones!

I have seen around the place that there are stainless bolt kits for Defenders & 110s in general but I'm not sure what i would be missing from the kit as it would be going on the Perentie. Also these are not soft top models.

So to the point: Does anyone know where i can get a kit for the perentie or would the standard defender 110 kit do the job?


Thanks!

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Make sure you insulate the stainless bolts from aluminium panels. The stainless-aluminium interface creates electrolysis and enhances corrosion of the alloy.

For rattles, the best prevention is to place a flexible membrane between the panels. Something like butyl-mastic is ideal.

[stickman242]

I am surprised to see a number of these kits out there this being the case... Wonder how its being done not to cause damage....

Its not just for rattles though but also because a lot of the bolts are heavily rusted.. Any other recommendations ?

Thank you!

[Lotz-A-Landies]

I'm not recommenting against the stainless bolts, just there is a need to insulate where they are bolted through or onto alloy. A fibre washer is more than sufficient.

Most of the bolts that are replaced in these kits are on door hinges where the hinge is cast steel against a pressed steel firewall.

[Blknight.aus]

Theres other better reasons not to go with stainless.

I'll lead with galling

[Lotz-A-Landies]

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So to the point: Does anyone know where i can get a kit for the perentie or would the standard defender 110 kit do the job?

Thanks!If your's is a cargo or FFR, you probably only need a kit for a 90 and even that will have additional bolts for the rear door which your's won't have.

[Landybitz]

Stainless bolts and other stainless products have been utilised on Land Rovers for years, take the nessecery steps to stops electrolysis and you will be fine.

Try this link for a set for the 2 door.

Defender 90/110 Truck Cab Hinge Screws (TORX) (http://www.a2stainless.co.uk/Defender-90-110-Truck-Cab-Hinge-Screws-TORX_A6B1W.aspx?nh=3)

[BadCo.]

If you are doing you hinge bolts you may as well replace your hinges with the later model version as well. Hank sure could do with some, as there is a lot of play in all of them.