Esky Lid Hinge

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Esky Lid Hinge

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Had a blow out on the old faithfull EvaKool esky lid hinge.

The EvaKool replacements are $25 odd for two (only need 1) - and esky's not worth that!!

Can anyone give me heads up on where I could source a 'generic' plastic hinge (hardware supplier, etc ) ??

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Re: Esky Lid Hinge

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Right on the whole thing not brig worth $25 they can't take hard work that's for sure.
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Re: Esky Lid Hinge

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Hinges an front clips are not built for normal use

cheers Craig

mind you eva cool sent me super long rivets for free once when I couldnt source locally to repair a nearly new one years ago
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Re: Esky Lid Hinge

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when mine blew out i used some snatch strap material cut then seared the ends

Screwed straight threw the cloth into old holes. does the job

works well it was an old cheap plastic esky

Will post a pic when i get home.
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Re: Esky Lid Hinge

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Yea I had a go at the makers ,great Esky,sh-t hardware
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