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incor98



Member Since: 23 May 2022
Location: Zejtun
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Malta 2006 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Stornoway Grey
ORE Wheel Carrier Rattle
Hi I have just reinstalled my new ORE Wheel Carrier after snapping my cross member and it keeps banging with every pothole or speed bump I go over. I have a 35inch tyre mounted or a steel wheel with beadlock but it says it is suitable for 37s. Anyone had this issue? I tried adjusting it but to no avail. Or maybe a different rubber stop would make a difference?
Post #1029149 24th Mar 2024 2:40pm
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jimbo55



Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Midlands
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You aren’t alone, I have 33’s and it vibrates way more than I think it should. I have window grills in the back and it’s very concerning how much you realise it moves. I wouldn’t be surprised to see them start cracking due to fatigue. I got a good deal on a used on, and I’m still disappointed with it. Would be extremely disappointed if I’d paid the full price for one.
Post #1029280 25th Mar 2024 6:42pm
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AMBxx



Member Since: 24 Jul 2016
Location: York
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
I have standard wheels on mine, so mostly happy with the Ore carrier. Main downside is that there's rust appearing after just 2 years despite the claims for their special coatings.
Post #1029339 26th Mar 2024 9:12am
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Sussex110



Member Since: 18 Jun 2021
Location: Sussex
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Corris Grey
Similar here. Very happy overall but there is rust appearing on the plate that attached to the rear door which is disappointing given the coating claims.
Post #1029578 28th Mar 2024 7:48am
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MCGreen



Member Since: 24 Feb 2024
Location: Worcester
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Aintree Green
I was going to buy one but held off due to reports of long wait times and poor customer service.(which doesn't seem to be so much of an issue anymore) But now concerned about rust and moving when a large wheel is fitted.

Guess I will go for the Masai heavy duty now, shame because didn't want to drill holes in the back and not sure I like the off-centre position but at least I could see out rear window and get to the handle Very Happy Matt

Defender 90 HT 2.2 Puma
Post #1029588 28th Mar 2024 12:41pm
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hank



Member Since: 12 Sep 2016
Location: South Wales
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Wales 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Aren't these on taper bearings? Can the bearings be nipped up a bit to reduce movement? > 110 XS Double Cab
Post #1029590 28th Mar 2024 12:55pm
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jimbo55



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In my case the movement isn’t in the bearing, it’s in the actual arm that it bends, wish it was as simple as nipping the bearings up. I did speak with one of ore’s “approved installers” about it and he agreed that it is a problem but seems like it’s something ore don’t want to know about.
Post #1029600 28th Mar 2024 2:24pm
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steveww



Member Since: 05 Jan 2022
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Bronze Green
Post #1029610 28th Mar 2024 3:22pm
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chrismack85



Member Since: 25 Feb 2020
Location: Birmingham
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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 90 Td5 PU Belize Green
jimbo55 wrote:
In my case the movement isn’t in the bearing, it’s in the actual arm that it bends, wish it was as simple as nipping the bearings up. I did speak with one of ore’s “approved installers” about it and he agreed that it is a problem but seems like it’s something ore don’t want to know about.


Chris here from ORE - news to me none of our approved installers have mentioned the arm bending!?
Post #1029615 28th Mar 2024 3:35pm
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chrismack85



Member Since: 25 Feb 2020
Location: Birmingham
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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 90 Td5 PU Belize Green
jimbo55 wrote:
You aren’t alone, I have 33’s and it vibrates way more than I think it should. I have window grills in the back and it’s very concerning how much you realise it moves. I wouldn’t be surprised to see them start cracking due to fatigue. I got a good deal on a used on, and I’m still disappointed with it. Would be extremely disappointed if I’d paid the full price for one.


Chris here from ORE - have you seen he trouble shooting section in the instructions?
Post #1029618 28th Mar 2024 3:37pm
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balmybaldwin



Member Since: 17 Apr 2021
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Buckingham Blue
Sorry to Hijack, but Chris is there any plan's to make the Modular Cargo system again? I can't find anything remotely as good and would love to have an upper bulkhead set
Post #1029986 31st Mar 2024 9:35pm
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steveww



Member Since: 05 Jan 2022
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Bronze Green
I've had the ORE wheel carrier on my Defender for a couple of years. I recently noticed some wobble. I removed the spare wheel to take the load off, removed the two plastic caps and tightened up the two big (30mm) nuts. Not sure if there is a specific torque. Wobble gone Smile
Post #1030020 1st Apr 2024 8:41am
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chrismack85



Member Since: 25 Feb 2020
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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 90 Td5 PU Belize Green
balmybaldwin wrote:
Sorry to Hijack, but Chris is there any plan's to make the Modular Cargo system again? I can't find anything remotely as good and would love to have an upper bulkhead set


Send you a PM - sorry guys flat our here and I don't often come on this forum best to email
Post #1030203 2nd Apr 2024 1:56pm
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