I’d be in for replacement hinges to have a spare set for me when I inevitably break mine in the coming years. Stainless. Titanium. Something uber strong !

@H1Tad How about this - If you cannot find a set in a few weeks, I’m happy to take my ladder apart and you can have my hinges (on loan -I’d need em back) as the reference sample for this. ? But it would mean I have to remove my ladder and rotopax mount, a bit involved so hopefully someone has them sitting around on a disassembled ladder first.

 

The hinges just pop out. two long torx bolts. No removal of the ladder is needed. Takes a minute or so.
I can send you my intact hinge @H1Tad I too would need it back as it stops mud from getting into the ladder. Also if I ever do source a hinge I'd like to only have to replace 1 not 2. Brass, might be the simplest and cheapest option.
The hinges are not L or R sided. Universal.

 

If they are easy to pop out then I can try to pull them out of my ladder. I'm away from the defender for the week so it'll be next week at the earliest before I could take a look.

 

I've submitted an email to Powerful UK to see if they are indeed working on a solution and if so, when will it be available for purchase. I'll post an update when I hear from them.

HITad, I have an intact hinge that I can send you if needed without you having to take yours apart. I've been dabbling in CAD myself, but I'm still learning.

There's a stamp on the side of the hinge that identifies the material used if anyone is interested. Zinc alloy, ZP0430. I think mine was a poor casting, that's what caused the break when I look at it.

https://www.steelnumber.com/en/steel...p?name_id=1476

 

I don't think there is sufficient demand for this niche part to make it worth their while. I've not gotten any update from them.

 

Didn’t realize it’s so easy to pop em out. Very cool. Well lmk if you need my hinges

 

Good news everyone, I just heard back from PowerfulUK, they are estimating 6 weeks, here's the response:



Helo Wade,

Thanks for getting in touch.

We are currently looking into this, we hope to have a solution in stock for this in 6 weeks or so.
I would advise checking on our youtube channel once every couple of weeks, as this is where we will first advertise the product.

Kind regards,
Alicia

Customer service and technical support
Powerful UK Ltd

 

Here's my temporary set up, I found it best to remove both sides of the hinges. Also- Make your first step on or against the tire then the ladder, you'll get a better foothold.

 

Oh man that is awesome that Powerful UK is working on something .

 

That's good going mate. You must have asked much nicer than I did. A new hinge would be most excellent.