Ford Transit Custom Front Hood Hinge Right O/S Magnetic Metallic 7J BK2116800BB

The Ford Transit Custom Front Right Bonnet Hinge Magnetic Metallic 7J is an original body part from the Gas Springs, Locks, Hinges and Other Parts group, designed for the front right side of the bonnet. The precisely matched Magnetic Metallic color ensures visual consistency with the factory paint, and the construction compliant with the manufacturer's standard facilitates installation and maintains the correct bonnet geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: BK21-16800-BB-MGT
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: BK21-16800-BB
• Substitutable numbers: BK21-16800-BB, BK2116800BB
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Boot Hinge
• Color: Magnetic Metallic - 7J
• Rim width: 7
• Category: Lift Supports, Latches, Hinges & Additional Parts

Bonnet Hinge Purpose and Function

The presented hinge is dedicated for use in the front right part of the vehicle, where it is responsible for stable bonnet guidance during opening and closing. A correctly selected hinge limits stresses in the body panel, reduces the risk of bonnet misalignment, and helps maintain even gaps between body elements.

Thanks to its construction compliant with the solutions used by the vehicle manufacturer, the hinge works with factory mounting points, which allows for maintaining the correct connection rigidity and repeatable mechanism operation over a longer service life.

Magnetic Metallic 7J Color and Visual Matching

A significant advantage of this part is the paint in the Magnetic Metallic shade, designated by the code 7J, which allows for an aesthetic match with the bodywork of the same color. This reduces the need for additional painting, shortening repair time and making it easier to return the vehicle to use.

The factory surface finish of the hinge promotes maintaining a consistent styling line between the bonnet and fenders, while also providing practical protection against external factors such as moisture or minor road debris.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

The bonnet hinge has been designed for operation in the front body zone, where it is exposed to regular mechanical loads resulting from frequent bonnet opening and closing. The design intended by the vehicle manufacturer ensures adequate rigidity and stable guidance of the moving element.

The part should be installed at the factory mounting points on the right side, maintaining the correct tightening sequence and checking the bonnet's alignment relative to the fenders and bumper. A correctly positioned hinge facilitates subsequent adjustment of the bonnet latch and stops, which translates to ease of use and proper closing.

Condition, Application, and Benefits of Choosing a Used Part

The offered hinge comes from the used parts segment, which allows for combining cost-effective repair with the preservation of the original manufacturer's construction. In practice, this means the possibility of restoring full bonnet functionality without the need to resort to replacements with uncertain parameters.

Choosing an original hinge from this product group is particularly beneficial for accident repairs and for replacing body parts where maintaining factory reference points and correct vehicle front-end geometry is crucial.

Expanding Repairs within the Same Parts Group

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front bonnet area and its mountings in your Ford and need other parts from the same group, such as additional hinges, bonnet locks, or support springs, check the available parts in the Ford Gas Springs, Locks, Hinges and Other Parts category.

How to Reduce Vehicle Downtime During Repairs

When replacing body parts such as a bonnet hinge, minimizing vehicle downtime at the workshop is crucial. A wide selection of parts from a single warehouse allows the mechanic to carry out the repair without waiting for further deliveries. You can find out more about how an extensive assortment affects the real reduction of vehicle downtime in the article No More Weeks of Waiting – How a Wide Assortment in One Warehouse Actually Reduces Your Car's Downtime at the Mechanic's?.