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DaveS:
I have cut off the existing hinge brackets, cut the old ones out of the old x-member and welded them on with spacers.

The original ones were about 6-7mm too far in and 5mm too low. I have welded up the bits of rusty floor in the rear corners as well.

Tailgate now opens and closes fine. Have now put the wings back on, refitted the fuel tank etc.

Just got to refit rear seats and floor after having painted the repair bits.

Gave up at midday today- and went out for a few beers and lunch with some friends!!! :D

Rich_P:

--- Quote from: "jjsaul" ---when we welded mine back on it was 1.5 inches too high

just chopped off the hinges and re welded them
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You mean mine?  :wink:

jjsaul:

--- Quote from: "Rich_P" ---
--- Quote from: "jjsaul" ---when we welded mine back on it was 1.5 inches too high

just chopped off the hinges and re welded them
--- End quote ---


You mean mine?  :wink:
--- End quote ---

it is now!

DaveS:
Seems to be a lot of discrepancies between different Rangies!!
Not a job I would do again in a hurry! Hope to get it back together soon and MOT test sorted.

DaveS:
On the tailgate theme, there is a spring in each hinge which I think stops the gate slamming down.

They hook into the hinge somehow and the loop bit is screwed to the x-member. I can't remember how they go (its been a while!) and Haynes manual is not forthcoming!

Can anyone enlighten me please?

One end is hooked and goes in the hinge centre, the other end is straighter, not sure where it goes.
Thanks in advance.

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