I've read Kentrol is alright but Kentrol seems pricey compared to Crown
and Omix-ada. I'm not concerned with finish (I'll be blasting the
hardware to a dull brushed look). Are there ANY stainless brands out
there that are as strong/thick as stock hinges? I've heard Omix
mentioned as a good brand here.

Kentrol hood hinges for example are 38 bucks
http://www.kentrolinc.com/
compared to 26.99 for Omix or Crown at:
http://www.tellico4x4.com/stainless.htm#hood

 

Isn't kentrol just steelhorse in disquise?
Nick

"Simon Juncal" <sjuncal@erols.com> wrote in message
news:3F6E6AB5.6040408@erols.com...
> I've read Kentrol is alright but Kentrol seems pricey compared to Crown
> and Omix-ada. I'm not concerned with finish (I'll be blasting the
> hardware to a dull brushed look). Are there ANY stainless brands out
> there that are as strong/thick as stock hinges? I've heard Omix
> mentioned as a good brand here.
>
> Kentrol hood hinges for example are 38 bucks
> http://www.kentrolinc.com/
> compared to 26.99 for Omix or Crown at:
> http://www.tellico4x4.com/stainless.htm#hood
>

 

Isn't kentrol just steelhorse in disquise?
Nick

"Simon Juncal" <sjuncal@erols.com> wrote in message
news:3F6E6AB5.6040408@erols.com...
> I've read Kentrol is alright but Kentrol seems pricey compared to Crown
> and Omix-ada. I'm not concerned with finish (I'll be blasting the
> hardware to a dull brushed look). Are there ANY stainless brands out
> there that are as strong/thick as stock hinges? I've heard Omix
> mentioned as a good brand here.
>
> Kentrol hood hinges for example are 38 bucks
> http://www.kentrolinc.com/
> compared to 26.99 for Omix or Crown at:
> http://www.tellico4x4.com/stainless.htm#hood
>

 

Simon Juncal vomitted:

> I've read Kentrol is alright but Kentrol seems pricey compared to Crown
> and Omix-ada. I'm not concerned with finish (I'll be blasting the
> hardware to a dull brushed look). Are there ANY stainless brands out
> there that are as strong/thick as stock hinges? I've heard Omix
> mentioned as a good brand here.
>
> Kentrol hood hinges for example are 38 bucks
> http://www.kentrolinc.com/
> compared to 26.99 for Omix or Crown at:
> http://www.tellico4x4.com/stainless.htm#hood

I actually ordered Kentrol stainless hinges for my tailgate and was shipped
Omix-ada instead. The hinges seem to be fairly well made. The only problem
I had was getting the old torx bolts out of the factory ones to install
them.

 

Simon Juncal vomitted:

> I've read Kentrol is alright but Kentrol seems pricey compared to Crown
> and Omix-ada. I'm not concerned with finish (I'll be blasting the
> hardware to a dull brushed look). Are there ANY stainless brands out
> there that are as strong/thick as stock hinges? I've heard Omix
> mentioned as a good brand here.
>
> Kentrol hood hinges for example are 38 bucks
> http://www.kentrolinc.com/
> compared to 26.99 for Omix or Crown at:
> http://www.tellico4x4.com/stainless.htm#hood

I actually ordered Kentrol stainless hinges for my tailgate and was shipped
Omix-ada instead. The hinges seem to be fairly well made. The only problem
I had was getting the old torx bolts out of the factory ones to install
them.

 

I am happy with the quality of the kentrol door hinges, however I purchased
the gas filler protector & found that while installing it the screws
bottomed out as if the outer rim was thinner than the unthreaded part of the
screw (just below the head). I called Kentrol & actually was connected to
the engineer that designed it. I mentioned that either that rim should be a
little thicker or maybe a round shim or gasket should be supplied with the
unit. He said "hmmm, no one else has complained about that & sent me some
washers. I was very impressed that I was connected with the engineer, but
extremely unimpressed with the "chinsey" unprofessional solution to the
problem. I also purchased the "Footman's Loop" & spoke with the same
engineer after the rubber grommets deformed during installation - this time
he told me to go buy some washers. I realize that sometimes, things don't
just bolt on - but I would think that it is not unreasonable to expect a
better fit for the price that is charged for an item that is supposed to be
specifically made for a specific model. I also realize the importance of
"tact" during such conversations. I used a friendly, "please help" tone, & I
therefore, don't believe that I pissed him off or caused him to be
defensive. He apparently just wasn't that interested.

--
Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
carlo.jr at comcast.net
'98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
O|||||||O
'92 Explorer '65 Mustang


"Big Daddy" <NoWay@NoWhere.com> wrote in message
news:3f6e782c$0$12634$a0465688@nnrp.fuse.net...
> Simon Juncal vomitted:
>
> > I've read Kentrol is alright but Kentrol seems pricey compared to Crown
> > and Omix-ada. I'm not concerned with finish (I'll be blasting the
> > hardware to a dull brushed look). Are there ANY stainless brands out
> > there that are as strong/thick as stock hinges? I've heard Omix
> > mentioned as a good brand here.
> >
> > Kentrol hood hinges for example are 38 bucks
> > http://www.kentrolinc.com/
> > compared to 26.99 for Omix or Crown at:
> > http://www.tellico4x4.com/stainless.htm#hood
>
> I actually ordered Kentrol stainless hinges for my tailgate and was
shipped
> Omix-ada instead. The hinges seem to be fairly well made. The only problem
> I had was getting the old torx bolts out of the factory ones to install
> them.

 

I am happy with the quality of the kentrol door hinges, however I purchased
the gas filler protector & found that while installing it the screws
bottomed out as if the outer rim was thinner than the unthreaded part of the
screw (just below the head). I called Kentrol & actually was connected to
the engineer that designed it. I mentioned that either that rim should be a
little thicker or maybe a round shim or gasket should be supplied with the
unit. He said "hmmm, no one else has complained about that & sent me some
washers. I was very impressed that I was connected with the engineer, but
extremely unimpressed with the "chinsey" unprofessional solution to the
problem. I also purchased the "Footman's Loop" & spoke with the same
engineer after the rubber grommets deformed during installation - this time
he told me to go buy some washers. I realize that sometimes, things don't
just bolt on - but I would think that it is not unreasonable to expect a
better fit for the price that is charged for an item that is supposed to be
specifically made for a specific model. I also realize the importance of
"tact" during such conversations. I used a friendly, "please help" tone, & I
therefore, don't believe that I pissed him off or caused him to be
defensive. He apparently just wasn't that interested.

--
Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
carlo.jr at comcast.net
'98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
O|||||||O
'92 Explorer '65 Mustang


"Big Daddy" <NoWay@NoWhere.com> wrote in message
news:3f6e782c$0$12634$a0465688@nnrp.fuse.net...
> Simon Juncal vomitted:
>
> > I've read Kentrol is alright but Kentrol seems pricey compared to Crown
> > and Omix-ada. I'm not concerned with finish (I'll be blasting the
> > hardware to a dull brushed look). Are there ANY stainless brands out
> > there that are as strong/thick as stock hinges? I've heard Omix
> > mentioned as a good brand here.
> >
> > Kentrol hood hinges for example are 38 bucks
> > http://www.kentrolinc.com/
> > compared to 26.99 for Omix or Crown at:
> > http://www.tellico4x4.com/stainless.htm#hood
>
> I actually ordered Kentrol stainless hinges for my tailgate and was
shipped
> Omix-ada instead. The hinges seem to be fairly well made. The only problem
> I had was getting the old torx bolts out of the factory ones to install
> them.