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Review on Premium Stainless Steel Replacement Cooler Hinges for Igloo Style Ice Chests - Pack of 2 Hinges, 8 Screws by Chris Benton

Revainrating 4 out of 5

“IGLOO ONLY” for outdoor recreation

PLEASE ONLY buy for Iglu brand chests! I found the design to be as described: solid stainless hinges with stainless self-tapping screws for attachment to the cover and back of the cooler; no sharp edges or crooked punchings; Holes right where they should be. Overall build quality, fit and looks were excellent. cold morning.) But they are NOT suitable for brands other than Igloo. They were just the right width, but didn't go all the way to the outside wall of the heatsink, so the included screws would sink into the insulating foam and be tight. Instead, the screws threaded into the radiator's plastic top cover and then "swirled in the air". I managed to fix this issue and it allowed me to continue using the cooler - by drilling two additional holes closer to the edge of the bottom half of the hinge; by purchasing and using two additional stainless steel screws in those freshly drilled holes; and coat ALL screws with commercial epoxy before screwing them in. Once the epoxy had set, the box was fully usable - and the lid opened and closed smoothly and tightly. Result? This is a well made product with a clean "OEM" look, but these hinges should only be used on Igloo branded coolers of the exact type described by the manufacturer.

Pros
  • Sturdy stainless steel construction (much stronger than plastic hinges)
Cons
  • boring packaging