Forte's

Visit our community sponsor

Thanks Thanks:  3
Likes Likes:  2
Results 1 to 27 of 27

Thread: 818C rear hatch hinge -- another poor design

Threaded View

Previous Post Previous Post   Next Post Next Post
  1. #1
    Thinker of thoughts FFRWRX's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Bolton, Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    530
    Post Thanks / Like

    818C rear hatch hinge -- another poor design

    No matter how tight I do up the bolt/nut on this connection:

    Screenshot 2023-07-22 at 8.27.27 PM.jpg

    It won't stay tight enough. When the lid is closed the pressure of the struts pushes it up. When I push it down it just moves again, if not right away then with a few opening/closing cycles. Obviously the one bolt cannot hold the torque that is trying to move the joint.

    I've considered welding it, but it would be nice to still have some adjustability in the joint to line up the hatch with the body.

    Before I spend time coming up with something, has anyone improved this hinge?

    Thanks,

    Rick
    Attached Images Attached Images

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Brown County Customs

Visit our community sponsor