Trying to match a cabinet hinge or the arm that holds an overhead cupboard door open? Similar-looking hardware can act very differently. Identify whether the old component was designed to close the door, allow free swinging or hold it up, then compare the original part number and mounting points.
Identify the original hardware in three checks
Understand the three different mechanisms
Simplified functional drawings; not manufacturer exploded diagrams, screw templates or physical placement instructions.
Exact part-number comparison
| Manufacturer number | Part category | Identifying characteristic |
|---|---|---|
| JR Products 70585 | Self-closing flush hinge | Antique-brass finish, closing spring |
| JR Products 70595 | Self-closing flush hinge | Brass finish, closing spring |
| JR Products 70605 | Free-swing flush hinge | No self-closing spring action |
| JR Products 70615 | Free-swing flush hinge | Brass finish, free-swing operation |
| JR Products 70705 | Spring hold-open hinge | Listed support length 4.10 inches |
| RV Designer H251 | Spring cabinet hinge | Closing-pressure hinge, not a lift arm |
| RV Designer H271 | Spring-loaded hold-open arm | 6¼-inch listed extension; metal support |
| RV Designer H277 | Spring-loaded hold-open arm | 6¼-inch listed extension; plastic support |
| RV Designer H279 | Spring-loaded hold-open arm | 6¼-inch listed extension; plastic/metal support |
RV Designer H251 is a spring-loaded closing hinge, rather than a telescoping lift support. For flush-mounted cabinet hinges, compare the self-closing JR 70585/70595 family against free-swing JR 70605/70615; their finishes may be similar even when operation differs.
Compare matching hinge and support listings
These links lead directly to the corresponding products in the UsedRVParts catalog. Product listing pictures can help with identification, but do not establish the actual condition or contents of an individual used item. Open each listing for current details.
Check the cabinet before fitting replacement parts
Look for loosened screws, damaged backing material, twisted hinge leaves, an incorrect door gap, or a bent support arm. The RV Designer overhead support mounting instructions also warn to choose screw lengths that will not penetrate the cabinet door. Where a support is installed on a heavy overhead door, follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding the need for a second support.
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If the hinge moves correctly but the cabinet opens while driving, inspect the catch and striker too. See our JR Products cabinet catch and replacement-strike identification guide.