Traveller rear door hinges

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bobtail4x4
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Traveller rear door hinges

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I notice that the bolts holding the hinges on to the frame have the nuts on the outside,
thinking security (is this a thing with minors?) anyone could undo 4 nuts and open a rear door,

other than tapping the threads over to prevent removal has anyone got a better solution?
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Re: Traveller rear door hinges

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Coach bolts with the heads on the outside maybe.
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Re: Traveller rear door hinges

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I don't think that a potential thief would take the time or trouble to undo four nuts and wrestle with a heavy door to break into your Traveller. Much more simple to smash a window to gain access. In 46 years of ownership it has never occured to me that this could be a potential problem. You could use a thread lock if it makes you feel better.
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Re: Traveller rear door hinges

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perhaps im overthinking it,
its common on Landrovers for the doors to be removed by taking the bolts out of the hinge, but then thats to nick the door,
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