Kentrol Hinges

Wow!  Do you know how many hinges are used on a Jeep?  I would bet not.  Of course you know about door hinges, tailgate and hood hinges, but what about windshield hinges, lift gate hinges and mirror hinges?  Honestly though, unless you are a Jeep parts enthusiast, chances are that you have probably not given vehicle hinges too much thought. 

Are they an important part of your vehicle?  Of course they are.  Without hinges, doors would not open, tailgates would not lift or lower, hoods would not open or close…in essence, you would have a big, expensive metal bow that you could not do anything with if we did not have the hinges to get in and out of it and service the engine to make it go. 

Windshield

Have you ever heard of such a thing?  If so, skip down.  If not, read on.  A windshield hinge is a part that you mount on your windshield.  Once it is mounted, you can then mount auxiliary lights to the hinge and when they are mounted to the hinge, you can turn them to light up whatever you want.  These can run anywhere from $100 to over $500 depending on what type you choose. 

Tailgate

Everyone should know what a tailgate hinge is for.  What is the point of having a tailgate if you can’t raise or lower it?  Tailgate hinges fulfill that need.  Kentrol tailgate hinges are made from stainless steel and are available in the $50 - $250 price range.  They also offer a fiberglass body tub for a 76 – 83 CJ that includes the tailgate and hinges. 

Hardtop Lift gate

These hinges are available WITH the fiberglass hardtop lift gate.  This is only available for 1966 – 1977 Ford Broncos.  It is available to you at the ultra-affordable price of $555.

Front End

These are also known as hood hinges and are available in stainless steel.  This is a vital, though small, part of your vehicle as without them you would not be able to service your engine.  Kentrol front end hinges are available to you from $43 on up to about $150.  They are also offered as part of a front end for a 1966 – 1977 Ford Bronco…of course the price for this is substantially more.

Door

If you like getting into your Jeep by way of the door, then you definitely need door hinges.  You can get these stainless steel hinges from $42 on up to almost $500 depending on which style and how many you need.

Kentrol Industries

Kentrol Industries is a company that manufactures and markets quality Jeep, Scout and Bronco parts.  Jeep parts are available for model years 1945 – 2006.  Bronco parts are for model years 1966 – 1977 and Scout parts for model years 1960 – 1980.  There are quite a few Kentrol Industries products that are officially licensed by Chrysler Group LLC although Kentrol is in no way affiliated with that corporation. 

Jeep

There are two basic categories for Kentrol Jeep parts.  They are stainless steel parts and fiberglass parts.  The fiberglass parts include things like body tubs, bodies, hoods, fenders, doors and the like.  Stainless steel parts include but are not limited to hinges, body accessories, bug shields, differential covers, frame covers, bumpers, bumper accessories and even more. 

Bronco

Kentrol Industries manufactures Bronco parts using fiberglass.  These are parts such as body tubs, hoods, front and rear bars, fenders, tie into frame kits and other miscellaneous parts as well. 

 

Scout

Kentrol Industries Scout parts are made from fiberglass just like the Bronco parts.  They offer all of the same parts for the Scout that they offer for the Bronco.

Catalog

You can view all of the parts and accessories offered by Kentrol on their web site.  However, if you would like a catalog, there are a few ways to get one.  First, you can go on the Kentrol site and order one.  You can also call the 800 number on the site to order one.  If you want one immediately, you can go to the web site and click on the catalog link.  From there you get an option to view current catalog covers.  Click the one you like and download it in PDF form for your immediate perusal. 

Where to Buy

You can go to the Kentrol web site and click on the Where to Buy link.  From there, choose the area of the country you are in and you will be given a list of authorized Kentrol dealers in your area.  Alternatively, you can buy Kentrol Industries parts online at numerous retailers which are also listed on the Kentrol site.

Warranty

All Kentrol products are covered by warranties.  These are part specific warranties.  Warranty information can be found in the packing material with the product.  Ensure that you read and understand thoroughly all warranty information so that you know exactly what is covered as well as the claim process if you need to use the warranty.

Kentrol Stainless

Kentrol Industries manufactures parts and accessories for Jeeps, Broncos and Scouts.  Parts manufactured for Broncos and Scouts are mostly fiberglass so we will not discuss those here today.  Parts manufactured for Jeeps are broken down to two main categories: fiberglass and stainless steel.  For now though we will just talk about some of the stainless steel parts.

Frame Covers

Frame covers are available for Jeep CJ model years 1972 – 1986 for under $100.  If you have a 1997 – 2004 TJ, you can get your frame cover for $101 and the price for the YJ 1987 – 1995 comes in at under $70.

Bug shields

All of the bug shields made by Kentrol are reasonably priced at under $100.  You can get them for the CJ years 1955 – 1986, the 1997 TJ, YJ years 1987 – 1995 and the TJ 1998 – 2006.

Brake Accessories

Do you need a dust cover for your disc brakes?  If so, then look no further than Kentrol Industries.  They manufacture dust covers for the 1976 – 1978 CJ as well as the 1978 – 1986 CJ.  Both of these disc brake dust covers come in a set of two for under $100.

Body Accessories

Body accessories include stainless hinges, tailgate tire stops, rear body guards and other accessories.

Catalog

All of the parts we talked about are available in the Kentrol catalog.  You can get one very easily.  Simply go to the Kentrol web site and click the link that says Catalog.  From there, you can either fill out the form to order one through the mail, call the 800 number to order one or you can also choose to download a PDF copy of the current catalog. 

Purchasing

Purchasing Kentrol stainless parts could not be any easier.  If you ordered or downloaded a catalog, simply order your parts through the catalog.  If you want your parts locally simply go to the web site and click the Where to Buy link.  That will take you to a page where you can choose your region of the country.  Once you do that, you will be given a list of dealers in that region.  You can also purchase all Kentrol stainless parts from online dealers.  Simply do a search for the parts you require from your favorite search engine and you will find what you need.   

 

Warranty

All Kentrol parts and products come with part specific warranties.  As always, ensure that you carefully read through all warranty material so that you know what is covered.

Kentrol Fiberglass

If you are into restoration of old Jeeps or maybe even the unthinkable has happened and your Jeep got totaled in an accident, you may have heard of Kentrol.  Kentrol is a company that produces and distributes body parts and replacement bodies for a variety of Jeeps, Broncos and Scouts.  They have been in the business for years and are licensed by Chrysler Group LLC for various Jeep fiberglass parts. 

Jeep

Kentrol Fiberglass Jeep parts and replacement bodies are manufactured for Jeeps with model years 1945 – 2006.  You can also get grills or one piece front ends made from fiberglass for Jeeps with model years 1955 – 2006.  You can also get body tubs, fenders, cowls, hoods and many other fiberglass parts for your Jeep. 

When you are on the web site looking for the part you need, you can look at it very closely with their zoom tool so that you can ensure that what you are looking at is indeed the part you are looking for. 

Bronco

Fiberglass body parts and complete replacement bodies are available from Kentrol for Ford Broncos having model years 1966 – 1977.   Also available for Broncos are fenders, hoods, frame kits and body tubs.  Visit the Kentrol web site for a full list. 

Scout

If you have an International Scout between model years 1960 – 1980 and need fiberglass body parts or replacement bodies, then Kentrol has what you need.  Scout parts can be difficult to find sometimes, but Kentrol has you covered with body tubs, hoods, front and rear bars, fenders, frame kits and miscellaneous other parts. 

Catalog

If you would like a catalog in order to look through it and find the parts you require, this is no problem.  Simply go to the Kentrol web site and click on the catalog link.  From there, you can either order one or you can download and print the one that you need. 

Where to Buy

Kentrol fiberglass parts and accessories are available at many authorized Kentrol dealers throughout the United States.  If you go to their web site, you can click on the Where to Buy link and then choose your area to get a list of dealers in your region.  Their parts are also sold through various online retailers that are also listed on their site.  You can also order Kentrol fiberglass parts and accessories from the catalog that you ordered or downloaded from them.