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Ice chest hinges
Posted on 2/23/26 at 3:52 pm
Posted on 2/23/26 at 3:52 pm
Any suggestions on best hinges for old 100qt igloo? Trying to keep from buying new ice chest.
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Posted on 2/23/26 at 3:55 pm to Lsutmorg
We used to use cut nylon fire hoses. Burn the ends so they don’t fray.
Posted on 2/23/26 at 3:59 pm to Lsutmorg
I'd get these metal hinges and run metal bolts though the cooler wall and call it a day
Metal Hinges
Original Plastic Replacement Hinges
Metal Hinges
Original Plastic Replacement Hinges
This post was edited on 2/23/26 at 4:01 pm
Posted on 2/23/26 at 3:59 pm to Lsutmorg
academy has kits for hinges and snaps in camping section
Posted on 2/23/26 at 4:19 pm to Lsutmorg
Find you an old water hose or any other rubber hose. Use as many hinges as you wish. I think I put 3 on the last +60qt i repaired. That was many moons ago and never an issue.
Works great and will last longer than you will.
Works great and will last longer than you will.
Posted on 2/23/26 at 4:37 pm to Lsutmorg
I use an old leather belt. Cut it to length, run the screw through the leather then into the holes already there and call it a day.
Posted on 2/23/26 at 5:53 pm to Lsutmorg
I use old dog leashes.
Posted on 2/23/26 at 5:54 pm to Seth Bullock
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I use an old leather belt. Cut it to length, run the screw through the leather then into the holes already there and call it a day.
I’ve done this with 100% success. You don’t need to run it the whole length though. A couple 3-4” pieces works just as good
Posted on 2/23/26 at 6:39 pm to Lsutmorg
I've used wide nylon ratchet straps material. Particularly on the ones that come off flatbeds.
Posted on 2/23/26 at 6:39 pm to Lsutmorg
I use old lifting straps on all of my ice chests. They last longer than the ice chest.
If you don't have access, keep an eye out as you drive down the road. A 4' section will last you forever.
If you don't have access, keep an eye out as you drive down the road. A 4' section will last you forever.
Posted on 2/24/26 at 5:01 am to MC5601
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'd get these metal hinges and run metal bolts though the cooler wall and call it a day
I've used the exact same hinges, only I fastened them with large pop rivets and they hold up very well.
Posted on 2/24/26 at 5:12 am to Lsutmorg
They sell the nylon fire hose hinges on Amazon. Comes with stainless steel screws. Will last forever
Posted on 2/24/26 at 5:43 am to Stexas
Kinda like my dad did in the 80’s. He’d cut the leather belt loop off of Lee jeans and put (4) 5/16” wood screws through it where the broken plastic hinge was. Good times!
Posted on 2/24/26 at 6:44 am to Higgysmalls
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They sell the nylon fire hose hinges on Amazon. Comes with stainless steel screws. Will last forever
I never knew they sold these! If it were me I'd put some JB Weld on the screw threads. That setup would last forever.
Posted on 2/24/26 at 7:17 am to Lsutmorg
Cut up a good koozie. A good one, not the cheap foam ones. Works perfectly and they are available in piles right there in my truck door.
Posted on 2/24/26 at 8:41 am to tenfoe
That's what I do. But I can also see how my post wasn't clear on that!
Posted on 2/24/26 at 8:38 pm to Lsutmorg
I installed a pair of these some years back and they’ve held up well. Cooler hinges
Posted on 2/24/26 at 9:57 pm to Seth Bullock
Did this years ago to an igloo. The ice chest is falling to pieces, but the leather hinges are doing fine.
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