I need HELP!!!: Friction door LOUD popping

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Friction door LOUD popping

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Topic: Friction door LOUD popping

Posted By: SolGirl
Subject: Friction door LOUD popping
Date Posted: 15 Jun 2020 at 9:20am

Hey all! I am new to the forum & excited to be here! I have a 2016 179. The problem is with the friction door. It is hard to pull open & when it gets about 3/4 of the way open, it gets real sticky & makes a LOUD POP! It sounds as if it will do damage & I have noticed a small crack happening around the middle hinge on the door frame. Anyone else experience this & any suggestions? Thank you very much!

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2016 rPod 179
1996 Toyota T100 4x4

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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 15 Jun 2020 at 10:34am

Periodically I apply a lubricant containing Teflon to the hinges. That quiets them for a while. I am not a great fan of the friction hinges, but would probably like the old way with the catch less as it would be easier for the wind to catch and swing into the fender, possibly damaging both the fender and the door on our 179.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: SolGirl
Date Posted: 15 Jun 2020 at 10:41am

Any particular brand of lube?

Thanks for your reply!

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2016 rPod 179
1996 Toyota T100 4x4

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 15 Jun 2020 at 10:57am

DuPont Multi-Use Lubricant with Teflon is what I use. Part number D00110101 Bar Code 0 36121 19157 0. It comes in a blue and white spray can, 11 oz.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/DuPont-Teflon-Multi-Use-Lubricant-11-oz/49235086 - https://www.walmart.com/ip/DuPont-Teflon-Multi-Use-Lubricant-11-oz/49235086

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: SolGirl
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2020 at 11:13am

I applied some lube & the door opens more easily & the loud pop is gone, for now. I will have to reapply, I am sure! Bothered a bit about the crack in the door frame by the middle hinge, though :/

Thanks for your help!!!

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2016 rPod 179
1996 Toyota T100 4x4