Door strut bracket - bent

[MML]

Hi folks, I've noticed for some time that the little ball-end part that hold the end of the door struts are bent outwards. Is there any chance that they'll break, and the door will come crashing down? I'd rather not have my leg chopped off getting out of the car! :shock:

I see DMC Europe has replacement parts, are they any good? Are they hard to fit?

http://www.delorean.eu/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=19_31_121&products_id=121004

http://i.imgur.com/7VnPN.jpg

[dvonk]

if you havent seen it yet, there is a thread comparing door strut brackets from various vendors:

Door strut bracket recomendations - Grady or Heninger? (http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?1378-Door-strut-bracket-recomendations-Grady-or-Heninger)

:)

[thirdmanj]

if you havent seen it yet, there is a thread comparing door strut brackets from various vendors:

Door strut bracket recomendations - Grady or Heninger? (http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?1378-Door-strut-bracket-recomendations-Grady-or-Heninger)

:)

Henninger's dude! The quickest, least involved fix. But whichever one you choose, do it sooner rather than later. Too long and you'll run the risk of the original bracket cracking the fiber glass!

[uhhair]

I just had this repair done a couple of weeks ago, we used the stainless steel brackets made by Josh @ DPI, and they worked great.

FYI, Grady no longer sells or carries them. Heningers looked pretty solid as well, don't think you could go wrong with them either.

However, if your door is having problems closing or aligning properly, this repair will definitely help.

[MML]

Thanks for the replies guys! Yeah I think you're right Thirdmanj, I don't feel comfortable leaving it too long.
After reading the thread I think I'd go for the Heninger brackets - do you just remove the old stud, and screw the brackets on over the top, covering the hole? They look really solid (which I'd prefer over originality), but he doesn't seem to ship internationally... argh.

[thirdmanj]

Thanks for the replies guys! Yeah I think you're right Thirdmanj, I don't feel comfortable leaving it too long.
After reading the thread I think I'd go for the Heninger brackets - do you just remove the old stud, and screw the brackets on over the top, covering the hole? They look really solid (which I'd prefer over originality), but he doesn't seem to ship internationally... argh.

If he won't ship internationally for you, if you like, you can have them shipped to me and I'll get them over the pond for you. That's why we're here right? Networking baby!!

[MML]

If he won't ship internationally for you, if you like, you can have them shipped to me and I'll get them over the pond for you. That's why we're here right? Networking baby!!

Cheers dude! Who da man? You da man!

I'll drop him a line first, see what he says... but stay tuned!!

[Delorean Industries]

Cheers dude! Who da man? You da man!

I'll drop him a line first, see what he says... but stay tuned!!

In stock ready to ship! Our version is available right from the US.
https://www.deloreanindustries.com/shop/originalstainless/lower-door-strut-reinforcement-bracket-stainless-steel.html

[mluder]

In stock ready to ship! Our version is available right from the US.
https://www.deloreanindustries.com/shop/originalstainless/lower-door-strut-reinforcement-bracket-stainless-steel.html

Hey, Josh.

Can you post the installation instructions - or at least a basic descriptions?

Obviously the Henninger brackets are en external screw on in the door well -Not stock but straight forward. Personally I'd prefer something that looks original but I want to know what I'm getting into with yours (Lazy and all) and what the finished result looks like.

Cheers.
Steven

[thirdmanj]

I do hear Josh's are more than adequate, and will certainly last a lifetime. But I do believe to install them the quarter panels have to be removed. That was the only reason I went with Henninger's. They're SUPER easy to install, and quite honestly I think they look cool. No disrespect to Josh at DPI, he's perhaps the most helpful guy I know is this business and he'll work with you anytime!

[dmc6960]

I do hear Josh's are more than adequate, and will certainly last a lifetime. But I do believe to install them the quarter panels have to be removed. That was the only reason I went with Henninger's. They're SUPER easy to install, and quite honestly I think they look cool. No disrespect to Josh at DPI, he's perhaps the most helpful guy I know is this business and he'll work with you anytime!

Agreed. I have Grady's brackets, installed in 2004. Josh's (DPI) and Ed's (DMC-Europe) are modeled nearly identically to it. So thats 8 years now and they have seen the occasional heavy hit with no issue. They are a lot of work to install, but are completely hidden afterwards. FYI though if there is already fiberglass damage that should be repaired first (another thing to add to the difficulty).

Henninger's install over-the-top for a much easier install. And someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe if there is a little fiberglass damage you can leave it alone with this one.

[uhhair]

When we installed our DPI brackets we did not have to remove the quarter panels. We simply removed the strut, removed the old bracket, and installed the new bracket.

[jawn101]

When we installed our DPI brackets we did not have to remove the quarter panels. We simply removed the strut, removed the old bracket, and installed the new bracket.

I don't know how you'd get to the bracket without pulling back the rear quarter panels.You have to chisel out the plastic infill panel over the rear of the roof to even access the bracket....

[stevedmc]

Obviously the Henninger brackets are en external screw on in the door well -Not stock but straight forward. Personally I'd prefer something that looks original but I want to know what I'm getting into with yours (Lazy and all) and what the finished result looks like.

Go with Henninger's brackets. They are a little pricey but they work perfect. Most people think of me as the king of going the cheap route. Me installing the more expensive product says something positive about this part (in my opinion).

I've been to several car shows since installing these brackets and not once has a person even noticed them.

This is one of those things you need to replace before it is too late. Don't wait for it to break before you replace it.