Review on 🔧 APDTY 133917 Rear Hatch Liftgate Hinge Set - Compatible with 2005-2010 Kia Sportage (Includes Left & Right Hinges; Replaces OEM Part Numbers 87160-1F001, 871601F000, 87150-1F001, 871501F001) by Jonathan Brendemuehl

The original sunroof hinges have lost most of their paint within a few years of buying the car new. These new hinges feel well made and heavy. Installation was definitely a two man job just to make sure the elevator glass didn't shatter. The hinges fit fairly well, but there was a small gap between the hinge and the door frame. I was planning on putting silicone sealant under that part of the hinge anyway. Overall I was happy with the loops. I gave them 4 stars because there were no instructions or installation tips in the box. Inside each bow pack was a small strip of rubber with no indication of what it was for. In hindsight, it was probably meant to fill the gap between the hinge and the door frame, but the shape of the rubber strips didn't look like they were going anywhere on purpose. Their strips also had to be cut to length on both sides of the loops. Installation instructions would be nice. The delivery was fast and the price was much better than the dealer. It took about 30 minutes to install both hinges. A T30 star tool was required to attach the hinge to the glass. I followed a YouTube video for a similar Ford Escape sunroof hinge repair.