Can I use a current replacement hinge on a pre 2008 BGE?

Buzz30144

My old Big Green Egg needs a new replacement hinge. I picked one up at the local Ace Hardware. The box says that it fits all 2008 Big Green Eggs and newer. My egg is older. Am I going to have a problem?

RRP

Last summer I put new one on my Large I purchased in 2000. Only issue I had was to finesse the dome and base a bit to close tightly...but I got it done. BTW you'll like that new hinge!

RRP

Here's the link to my how-I-did-it
https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1231672/adjusting-a-new-band-on-an-old-egg-my-solution#

shtgunal3

I replaced mine last year with the new style. It’s already rusting. 

GrateEggspectations

shtgunal3 said:

I replaced mine last year with the new style. It’s already rusting. 

I would really love if BGE offered stainless steel hardware. The current offerings rust way too quickly. 

Buzz30144

All - I'm not 100% clear on this forum format. I want to thank everyone for the reply. I especially appreciate the detailed instructions from RRP

RRP

GrateEggspectations said:

shtgunal3 said:

I replaced mine last year with the new style. It’s already rusting. 

I would really love if BGE offered stainless steel hardware. The current offerings rust way too quickly. 

My guess is stainless units would retail close to $500 instead of the $130 you just paid. My guess is BGE figures few eggers would buy such costly replacements so why offer them. Besides if S/S was standard equipment that would push the selling price of a BGE which already is considered in nosebleed territory causing a shove toward the many comparable competitor’s units which already are less expensive and with less warranty replacement issues.

Years I ago on the same topic some knowledgeable eggers including I believe @fishlessman pointed out that not all stainless steel remains stainless as it does discolor and becomes unsightly. Remember you can always repaint a rusted hinge with a $10 rattle rattle high temperature paint can. 

stlcharcoal

What size BGE??  Could be an issue if you have a medium as they changed quite a bit.  If your firebox and/or fire ring break in an old medium, you have to replace both and the base.