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Hey everyone,

I am currently in discussion with a US company who have just started marketing Heavy Duty Hinges for the JK/JKU, which replace the weak factory hinges and which are capable of significantly better load carrying. I have only found one or two other alternatives which don't require either a new rear bumper and/or a tyre carrier. The best one I have seen is the Teraflex version, but that will set you back almost 3000 dhs. These versions cost $150 plus shipping from a retailer but they don't ship internationally. I am in contact with the manufacturer directly and want to know if anyone else is interested in them, as a bulk purchase will reduce the overall cost. Please reply to this if you are interested. (pictures removed)

One other point, the company is currently in the final stages of releasing accessory mounts for the hinges (for rotopax, radio antenna, hi-lift jack) as well as HD Tyre carriers and tailgate reinforcements as well. I will update when more info available.

Hi there, I would be very much interested once they confirm the availability of other mounts such as rotopax and hilift. I checked them out coincidently a few days back


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Aidy wrote:Hi there, I would be very much interested once they confirm the availability of other mounts such as rotopax and hilift. I checked them out coincidently a few days back


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Hi Aidy,
Do you think this will do away with the squeaky sound from the lock, which is driving me nuts?
Rgds
Allan

Looks Nice Jeremy, let me know please before placing order ,

BTW Allan I managed to finally understand the squeak noise and adjust the lock in a way to totally stop it

RedShark wrote:Looks Nice Jeremy, let me know please before placing order ,

BTW Allan I managed to finally understand the squeak noise and adjust the lock in a way to totally stop it

Maybe you can show me next time we meet - had them fix it for the 20,000 km service but is seem to be coming back again slowly.
Allan

Yes Allan should reduce the squeaking and like RedShark said u can adjust the tailgate yourself and avoid the noise. Will show u on Friday isa


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Aidy wrote:Yes Allan should reduce the squeaking and like RedShark said u can adjust the tailgate yourself and avoid the noise. Will show u on Friday isa


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Thanks Aidy

Hi Jeremy

We might be interested. Can we please confirm a bit later when you have more details?

And you were right for 4lo max speed being 40km/h (I was confused with mph).

Regards,
Voy (and KikiTour)

Hi Jeremy,

I am interested as well, but would like to know more details once available, before placing an order

Regards,
Ronald

Update on HD Hinges.

I am in the final stages of discussion with the manufacturer now and we are getting closer to a deal price. For low volume orders we are looking at AED800-820 per pair delivered to Abu Dhabi. For bigger quantities the price will reduce slightly. They are almost finished with the JK/JKU tailgate reinforcement system as well which will integrate with the HD hinges and be a cheaper alternative to the Teraflex system currently on the market (costs about AED 3000?).

I intend to purchase a pair of hinges and fit to the Phoenix so I can test and you can all have a look to see if you want some. I will keep you updated.

Once I reach an agreement with the Manufacturer I will move this discussion to the relevant forum section for items for sale.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Phoenix Rising wrote:Update on HD Hinges.

I am in the final stages of discussion with the manufacturer now and we are getting closer to a deal price. For low volume orders we are looking at AED800-820 per pair delivered to Abu Dhabi. For bigger quantities the price will reduce slightly. They are almost finished with the JK/JKU tailgate reinforcement system as well which will integrate with the HD hinges and be a cheaper alternative to the Teraflex system currently on the market (costs about AED 3000?).

I intend to purchase a pair of hinges and fit to the Phoenix so I can test and you can all have a look to see if you want some. I will keep you updated.

Once I reach an agreement with the Manufacturer I will move this discussion to the relevant forum section for items for sale.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks Jeremy,

Update on hinges delivery:

I ordered a pair of hinges from the Manufacturer and they decided to ship by US Postal Service, but did it before telling me. I forecast that they would not arrive due to the 'retro' postal service in UAE. True to form, it has been nearly 2 months and nothing seen! I have been in touch with the manufacturer and they have been great, they shipped another pair to a friend of mine in Florida who has received them and he is fetching them back here next week, so I will fit them and do a report on them.

The further accessories I mentioned are in the final prototype stage and should be available soon. Update on that to follow.



Keep the sand flying!

I have now received the hinges and fitted them. They are very good quality and much heavier gauge steel than the stock hinges. They are very simple to fit, takes about 30 minutes total and simple tools. All you need to do is take your spare wheel off the tailgate, remove the plastic hinge covers, remove the stock hinge fasteners (you will need a 13mm socket and Torx bit set) one hinge at a time, remove the stock hinge, position the HD hinge and insert the new (supplied) fastenings. The new fastenings require a 6mm hex bit rather than a Torx bit. Once the first hinge is replaced just repeat for the other one. Simple.

I recommend these to anyone with a JK/JKU who don't want to spend out on the only other HD system I know of, the Teraflex. I understand that Ramy are taking delivery of some of these as well in order to test them out, so in time they should be available locally. In the meantime, if anyone is interested I could get an order together - would probably be cheaper option? See pictures:
As you can see, my JKU was painted after the hinges were fitted so the missing paint is visible with the new hinges. I suggest masking off and spraying the area where the stock paint was missed at the right hand edge of the tailgate.
As for the other items, the Rotopax hinge mounts are going to market this week (will post pictures when I receive) and the tailgate re-inforcement for those with 37" tyres will be available soon.

Happy to answer any questions.

Hey Jeremy,
If you know someone else who would like these hinges, I'm very interested and would like to buy some.
Hope to see you soon...

Best regards,