This will allow you to swap from a normal sideways opening door to the lift up and drop down tailgate. This is a fantastic upgrade meaning you can just lift up the top half of the tailgate to access the rear, or you can open both parts. As the lower tailgaet is strong enough to sit on, you are never without a seat!
Ideal for camping, outdoor people o customers wanting a bit more versatlity. Also we think this kit looks great too!

Comes with all the parts, brackets and fixings to fit.
All of the parts in the kit are made the exact same as the original Land Rover parts, so all looks like it could be a factory fitted kit giving that perfect blend of retro with increased functionality

The only change to the original design is the addition of a gas strut kit for the upper tailgate so it opens like a modern boot lid

The main top door is made with a galvanised steel frame with alloy skin as original

The drop down tailgate it made from aluminium with a zinc plated steel inner panel as original

This hasn’t been available new from Land Rover for 30+ years so up until now the only option would be to try and find a second hand kit which nearly always are very rusted and invariably missing parts

This is an ideal period retro fit kit for Series 2/2a and 3 models however also works great on Defender models as you can see in our photos.

Comes with all the parts, brackets and fixings to fit. All of the parts in the kit are made the exact same as the original Land Rover parts, so all looks like it could be a factory fitted kit giving that perfect blend of retro with increased functionality. Comes with brand new glass and seal

The only change to the original design is the addition of a gas strut kit for the upper tailgate so it opens like a modern boot lid

As original, the door has a steel frame with an alloy skin, however we have improved it by galvanising the frame so will never rust out like the original parts.

This is everything you need to fit a drop down tailgate to your vehicle. This is a fantastic upgrade as the lower tailgate is strong enough to sit on, you are never without a seat!

Ideal for camping, outdoor people or customers wanting a bit more versatlity. Also we think this kit looks great too!

Comes with all the parts, brackets and fixings to fit.
All of the parts in the kit are made the exact same as the original Land Rover parts, so all looks like it could be a factory fitted kit giving that perfect blend of retro with increased functionality

The drop down tailgate it made from aluminium with a zinc plated steel inner panel as original

This is a sideways opening door and opens just like the original door, but is just made in half!

This is the full kit with everything you need to fit to your Land Rover

Included is:
-Half Rear door
-2 x Hinges and bolts
-Check strap and bolt
-Check strap bracket which bolts to tub and bolts
-Door handle and fixing plates
-Striker and bolts
-1 Barrel key and lock set
-Lock hole surround trim

This has a hot dipped galvanised frame with a galvanised steel skin, The zinc on the skin is electroplated so is perfectly smooth and ideal for painting
This door is very strong and will last a very long time!

Uses all of your original door handle, hinges and check strap bracket etc. So all of you old door part wills swap over onto this
If you currently have a full rear door fitted you will need to move the striker which is bolted inside the body tub down 7cm lower. However this is literally just 2 holes which is easily drilled. The reason for this is we have put the position of the handle lower down than in the standard full rear door so it looks correct in relation to the overall size of the door. As if you cut a standard rear door in half the handle recess ends up being right at the top of the door which doesn’t look so nice. This is unique on the market and looks superb!

If you are converting from a drop down tailgate then you will need to drill the new holes for the striker anyway.
Great alternative to the drop down tailgate as fitted to sort top and pick up models.

Comes complete with a hot dipped galvanised steel capping which finishes the top of to match with your tub cappings. (This is just pop riveted on so if you do not wish to paint, you can remove this, paint the door and then re attach with new pop rivets for a nice contrast)

The skin is also bonded to the frame.

This door has been made by us to be as close to the original fitted doors as possible.

We know owners of Series 2 & 3 models want accurate replacement parts that look “Right” and for the last 30 years they have had to put up with cheap rear doors that fit but don’t look anything like the original parts. What makes these the best available?
Curved handle box
2 Hinge mount
Accurate box section under handle box
Dovetail for brass latch mount under handle
Correct check strap slider
Correct sized upper curved pressings
Brace point below LH window area

The door frame where the handle bolts to is also flush to the flange on the outer skin recess. On every other Series door available, when you look through the handle recess there is a drop of about 2cm. This means water, mud and leaves get stuck there and then rust the door away. We have made our flush as original.

Of course coming from us, the frame is hot dipped galvanised and is fitted with an aluminium skin for originality. The skin is bonded to the frame which helps stop the skin and the frame rubbing each other and also helps stops rattling when you shut the door so give a much more premium feel than others.

Our door is the only Series door to have a proper 2 hinge mount. Others have the middle hinge holes in the frame but not drilled through the skin. Ours are the proper 2 hinge type, again keeping as close to original as possible.

Being galvanised these will last a very long time indeed and won’t start to rust out within just a few months like standard painted ones do.

The frame is bare galvanised finish and the skin is bare aluminium.

To prepare for paint, wash over the frame with T-Wash/Mordant solution. This etches the zinc black. Then go over the whole door, frame and skin with an etch primer. Then follow on by a high build primer. Finish off with your colour coats ]]> 28979 https://landroverdefenderautopoint.com/product/series-2-2a-3-galvanised-rear-door-plain-glazed-aluminium-skin-s-1958-1985-s/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:07:46 +0000 https://landroverdefenderautopoint.com/?post_type=product&p=28976 Series 2 2a & 3 Galvanised Rear Door Plain Glazed (Aluminium Skin) (S) 1958-1985

Most accurately made Series rear door available on the market.

This door has been made by us to be as close to the original fitted doors as possible.

We know owners of Series 2 & 3 models want accurate replacement parts that look “Right” and for the last 30 years they have had to put up with cheap rear doors that fit but don’t look anything like the original parts. What makes these the best available?
Curved handle box
2 Hinge mount
Accurate box section under handle box
Dovetail for brass latch mount under handle
Correct check strap slider
Correct sized upper curved pressings
Brace point below LH window area

The door frame where the handle bolts to is also flush to the flange on the outer skin recess. On every other Series door available, when you look through the handle recess there is a drop of about 2cm. This means water, mud and leaves get stuck there and then rust the door away. We have made our flush as original.

Of course coming from us, the frame is hot dipped galvanised and is fitted with an aluminium skin for originality. The skin is bonded to the frame which helps stop the skin and the frame rubbing each other and also helps stops rattling when you shut the door so give a much more premium feel than others.

Our door is the only Series door to have a proper 2 hinge mount. Others have the middle hinge holes in the frame but not drilled through the skin. Ours are the proper 2 hinge type, again keeping as close to original as possible.

Being galvanised these will last a very long time indeed and won’t start to rust out within just a few months like standard painted ones do.

The frame is bare galvanised finish and the skin is bare aluminium.

To prepare for paint, wash over the frame with T-Wash/Mordant solution. This etches the zinc black. Then go over the whole door, frame and skin with an etch primer. Then follow on by a high build primer. Finish off with your colour coats

Most accurately made Series rear door available on the market.
Unglazed

This door has been made by us to be as close to the original fitted doors as possible.

We know owners of Series 2 & 3 models want accurate replacement parts that look “Right” and for the last 30 years they have had to put up with cheap rear doors that fit but don’t look anything like the original parts. What makes these the best available?
Curved handle box
2 Hinge mount
Accurate box section under handle box
Dovetail for brass latch mount under handle
Correct check strap slider
Correct sized upper curved pressings
Brace point below LH window area

The door frame where the handle bolts to is also flush to the flange on the outer skin recess. On every other Series door available, when you look through the handle recess there is a drop of about 2cm. This means water, mud and leaves get stuck there and then rust the door away. We have made our flush as original.

Of course coming from us, the frame is hot dipped galvanised and is fitted with an aluminium skin for originality. The skin is bonded to the frame which helps stop the skin and the frame rubbing each other and also helps stops rattling when you shut the door so give a much more premium feel than others.

Our door is the only Series door to have a proper 2 hinge mount. Others have the middle hinge holes in the frame but not drilled through the skin. Ours are the proper 2 hinge type, again keeping as close to original as possible.

Being galvanised these will last a very long time indeed and won’t start to rust out within just a few months like standard painted ones do.

The frame is bare galvanised finish and the skin is bare aluminium.

To prepare for paint, wash over the frame with T-Wash/Mordant solution. This etches the zinc black. Then go over the whole door, frame and skin with an etch primer. Then follow on by a high build primer. Finish off with your colour coats