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| Trek Overland Site Sponsor Member Since: 16 Dec 2011 Location: York Posts: 99   
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We can highly recommend Mantec, Safari Equips or the Front Runner spare wheel carriers. They all take the weight of the wheel off the door which will be the reason you are having some sagging. The mantec one will open with the door however the Equip one needs to be opened and then the rear door can be opened.
You can find out more online at > http://trekoverland.com/land-rover-online-store-wheels.html If you don't see the product you are after on there. Give Clare a ring on 01751 430 693 and she will be able to talk you through all the possible options and advise you which one will be the best for your needs. 
www.trekoverland.com | 01751 430 693 | info@trekoverland.com Expedition Equipment for you and your 4x4!
www.mobilestoragesystems.net | 01751 430 318 | info@mobilestoragesystems.net For all your secure storage needs! Last edited by Trek Overland on 21st May 2015 11:44am. Edited 1 time in total |
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21st May 2015 11:39am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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Well if you want a swing away wheel carrier that does not rust easily then there is only one choice. Nakatanenga black powder coated stainless steel one available available here It is probably the best one available in the UK and is probably the easiest one to fit as well.
Available for both pre and post 2002 models and can also do a pre 2002 chassis fitted with a post 2002 door. Brendan |
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21st May 2015 11:42am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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Depends really on functionality and form. Whilst the Nakatanenga one is obviously an excellent piece of kit so are the Safari Equipment ones. I have a Safari Equipment Single Pivot and due to the simplicity and the looks I think it is the better of the two. Mine is still perfect condition and carries a very heavy wheel with no annoying rattles or squeaks. You can also rotate the head 180 degrees for two height settings.
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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21st May 2015 11:57am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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Safari Equip single pivot wheel carriers available here
However OP did state will not rust. We supply the full range of Safari Equip wheel carriers and have one fitted and modified on one of our 110's and the SE single pivot on another. No rust, Safari Equip wheel carrier galvanised then powder coated works. Brendan |
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21st May 2015 12:08pm |
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| Iain Member Since: 09 Nov 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 79 
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I went with a Nak one in black from 4x4 Overlander. Great looking, quality is very obvious and really easy one person fit and as ever outstanding service from Brendan. Combined with one of the Nak gas struts on the door its a really great set up. Controlled opening and kids (and me) less likely to get caught in the door swinging about.
Maybe a bit over cautious with fitting from new to avoid deformation. But not drilling anymore holes was important to me . The NAK one just needs an exisiting rear x member hole enlarged (M8 to M10 I think). Been on for a month now and would happily recommend. COTAG 4x4 Response 2015 XS USW Corris Grey on DF MTR's |
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22nd May 2015 6:55am |
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| DEF Member Since: 19 Oct 2014 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 17  
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+1 for NAK
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22nd May 2015 8:19am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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^ + another 19 'for NAK'......
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic29496....+group+buy 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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22nd May 2015 8:23am |
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| Gunbus Member Since: 16 Mar 2015 Location: Argyll Posts: 46 
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Thanks for all your advice folks. I like the idea of the single pivot, stainless would suit best. Where I stay on the west coast of Scotland it rains 98% of the time and being next to the sea makes for a saline environment
K9F - I like the bling door hinges |
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22nd May 2015 9:03am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Thanks....They too are stainless.....
With regards to the Safari Equipment Single Pivot they are not stainless but do have an excellent finish that has not rusted or blemished on mine. As stated I liked the uncomplicated look too. Either way speak to Brendan, he pulled out all the stops for me on a separate rock and tree slider purchase and even went as far as personally going and inspecting suppliers stock and adding extra packaging to ensure I received a perfect example to placate my OCD tendancies. 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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22nd May 2015 9:20am |
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| jomara Member Since: 26 Oct 2009 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 1790 
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I went for the Nak carrier too Gunbus, the stainless was a no brainier considering the amount of road salt we see up here.
2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto 2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone 2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE |
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23rd May 2015 6:46am |
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| carrotbay Member Since: 18 Aug 2013 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 699
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for the NAK one .. very happy with it. 2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 6HP28X |
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23rd May 2015 8:48am |
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| nitram17 Member Since: 08 Jun 2014 Location: newcastle Posts: 2261 |
To the newbies (like myself) ......If you have corner rear bumpers ...........and you want to keep them make sure your chosen wheel carrier will fit!
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28th May 2015 9:44pm |
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| Gunbus Member Since: 16 Mar 2015 Location: Argyll Posts: 46
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That makes me think, I have the rear step bumper. I'll need to check if fitting a wheel carrier will require removal/modification??
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29th May 2015 6:56am |
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| dgardel Member Since: 30 Nov 2008 Location: Veneto (Heart & Head) Posts: 3586 
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Watching your machine can not figure out who among us is crazier. Discovery 5 td6 HSE Stornoway Gray Outback Engineering Limited Edition
IID Pro MV License |
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29th May 2015 7:28am |
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