Due to reasons outside the scope of this forum, my Traeger Jr. has sat unused for too long (outside, but with the factory cover on it). I finally pulled the cover off this weekend and started cleaning it up and getting it ready for use again. Unfortunately, the lid hinges were rusty and one of them broke before before the penetrating oil could completely work its magic.
I finished cleaning the smoker and did an initial cook (it was only hot dogs, but it was still something), but it is a little difficult keeping the lid open when only one hinge works. I'm looking for suggestions on making the lid more functional (buying a new smoker is not in the budget this year :-). My current thoughts are to cut off the existing hinges and bolt on two new stainless steel hinges. I'll need to give some thought to how the new hinges get mounted, so that I don't end up with too big of an air leak.
Anyone have any different thoughts? Thanks.