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Next step will be LR original Alu.
| zone30 Member Since: 07 Sep 2012 Location: Gent Posts: 669   
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Don't forget: rubber smells when new.
I bought a rubber sheet to put in the back I could cut to size myself. I've just recently started using it after leaving it outside for a full year to get the small out. It saw all 4 seasons. I suspect you'll have the same issue with your tyre. |
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6th Apr 2014 7:32am |
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| leealanr Member Since: 18 Mar 2014 Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Posts: 33 
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14th Apr 2014 9:34pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295  
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Hello All
Can I have your views on the options for mounting a non-standard spare wheel at the rear of a Defender  Currently I have X4 20x9.5 Land Rover LRX wheels fitted with Cooper Zeon LTZ (275 60R20) Tyres and A conventional steel wheel & tyre spare giving a usable 'get me home or to a garage' option I view the spare as similar to a space saving spare fitted to many cars currently, you really wouldn't want to go that far on it. Also I know that it is 'curtail' to ensure that the diameter of the spare should match or be very close to the other wheels (to within a few mms) so that undue stress is not put on the differential / gear-train. There is also in my case the requirement to take off a wheel spacer in order to use the current spare. So I have managed to source a single ET50 version of this wheel...
The wheel is now discontinued at this size (ET53 is still available)... I have been looking at various wheel carriers and whilst I like the Nakatanenga SS carrier at the wrong side of £500 it's too expensive for me (with other projects planned for the 90) The Mantec option looks good, and will also fit 'around' the NAS rear step. I would probably strip it and refinish it inline with the other accessories on my 90 so that they all have a longer life (although the Mantec reviews well in this aspect it would appear). I have been considering another option which I would be interested to hear if anyone on here as actually done, with success. 
I am considering strengthening the rear door and probably fit a gas strut to control its closure. Door card off, internal and possibly external plating to minimise the 'flex' and ultimate breaking of the rear door is the aim. All of this wont add to the standard strength of the door hinges. Currently I don't know the weight of my alloy + tyre wheel, but I would be surprised if they were significantly heavier than the steel wheel and 'tractor' like tyre fitted. So the question... is rear door strengthening a good option or a non starter 
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15th May 2014 9:54am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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The Nakatanenga rear door strut is a worthwhile modification.....The rear door will not need strengthening with one of these.
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic20812.html?highlight=strut If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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15th May 2014 1:40pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295
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Hello K9F
Thanks, I have been looking at the Nakatanenga door strut you suggest. It looks as though it requires the door card to be 'modified' (cut down) to allow its 'articulation'
That's ok even though I have a re-trimmed interior and adds a bit more work to install well, I think that it is a good mod' to consider. Whilst the door is exposed I will assess if I can get any metal in there that will help, but its good to hear that you think this may not be necessary. Thanks for your help. SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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15th May 2014 1:57pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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No door card modification required either on a 2.4 Puma. One of the best modifications you can do in my book. Then again my spare is heavy and BIG!
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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15th May 2014 2:35pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295
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Thanks K9F
Good to hear... so this is just a cut away to show the hidden location of the strut SKIP
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15th May 2014 3:44pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769  
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The strut you have to cut away for is pre 2002 and the post 2002 doesn't need the trim cutting according to 4x4 overlander site (site sponsor on here) pm Brendan and he'll give you all the info you need
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15th May 2014 4:38pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295
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Hello mk1collector
Thanks... you are correct
Have you got one, and if so what do you think of it
It's almost on my list  SKIP
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15th May 2014 6:26pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769
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I haven't yet but it is on my list to do aswell. First for me is a nakatenenga wheel carrier
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15th May 2014 6:46pm |
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| Mass Debater Member Since: 11 May 2014 Location: Norfook Posts: 3 
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Has anyone ever seen a Defender with the spare mounted in front of the grill ?
I think it could look cool and I believe the alloys I have would allow enough air flow to keep the engine cool. Regards the Punctureseal My 90's aftermarket wheels/tyres came as a set of 4, I thought there is no way these would ever pick up a puncture. Then I went wobbly and installed "Puncturesafe" which is when I was convinced my wheels went wobbly. I also have it in the RR and recently had the tyres (c/w Puncturesafe) fitted to some re-powder coated alloys. The alloy refurbishers could not get the wheels balanced, and they and other tyre fitters they consulted, blame the sealant. However, I have it in my motorbike and have never experienced wheel imbalance. On my bucket list is brand new 110 USW. I want to mount a motorcycle carrier to the back, so the spare wheel needs to come off the rear door. If I get a roof rack, it will probably go on there, but I really fancy the front grill idea. Then again, I could just grow a pair and leave the spare at home. The AA can always get to the locations I intend going to LR 90 CSW V8 LPG
LR 127 ex RAF V8 LPG RR Classic V8 Not LPG (ouch) |
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18th May 2014 2:23am |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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Only on a military one:
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18th May 2014 5:15am |
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| Mass Debater Member Since: 11 May 2014 Location: Norfook Posts: 3
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Thanks for the photo. I like, although I'm sure I could mount one a bit more securely than that
LR 90 CSW V8 LPG
LR 127 ex RAF V8 LPG RR Classic V8 Not LPG (ouch) |
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19th May 2014 3:44am |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018
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The bull bar on the Snatch vehicles has a plate welded into the centre to take the wheel mounting. They do come up on EBay from time to time but the legalities of fitting one to road registered vehicle would be questionable.
Another military variant on the SAS Pink Panthers: Click image to enlarge and to show other makes have them as well: Last edited by Supacat on 20th May 2014 10:12am. Edited 1 time in total |
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19th May 2014 6:39am |
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