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| Swine&Small Member Since: 20 Mar 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 1223  
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Bite the bullet...Nakatanenga Stainless...money saved in the long run.
 1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller 1966 Morris Convertible 2012 VW T5 Camper Quod Abundat Non Obstat. |
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20th Oct 2019 11:09am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Both are valid options. Given that you've already drilled holes for it, I'd be inclined to refurb what you already have. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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20th Oct 2019 11:44am |
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| West Yorkshire Lofty Member Since: 09 Mar 2014 Location: Dumfries and Galloway Posts: 116  
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Gents do you know if the Nakatanenga will fit with the NAS step?
I know I had problems removing the step as I’ve got an additional fuel cell fitted that restricts access to the rear crossmember. Perhaps a refurb of the original may be the best option as the holes are already in the capping! Cheers WYL 2015 90 Keeper 2005 R300 Keeper 2019 XC40 Shopping Trolley 2008 110 XS Utility (Friday Build) Gone! |
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20th Oct 2019 4:24pm |
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| Swine&Small Member Since: 20 Mar 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 1223
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Sorry, I cannot help with that , although I have the Naka carrier I do not have the step.
Good point though. 1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue 1967 Morris Traveller 1966 Morris Convertible 2012 VW T5 Camper Quod Abundat Non Obstat. |
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20th Oct 2019 4:32pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3243 
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Yep, Nakatanenga fits fine with a NAS step. |
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20th Oct 2019 4:41pm |
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| Si Member Since: 07 Sep 2015 Location: Hampshire Posts: 51
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 Click image to enlargeNAS & NAK by sma.ll, on Flickr |
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20th Oct 2019 4:44pm |
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| V8Simon Member Since: 17 May 2016 Location: Prestatyn, Wales Posts: 146 
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I've got what was a Scorpion Racing rear carrier for those with good memories. I took it off last year after it was on for probably 10 years and was disappointed to see pretty much all the power coating flaking off. I've had it soda blasted and recoated and I am really happy with how it has come up and over the expense of £300+ on a new one.
Mine was quite badly flaking, especially on the mounting brackets that fit to the body work so you can see they are pitted through the fresh coating but overall I am really glad I did it. I think it cost about £120 all in for blasting and coating. I might have a picture I can attach if needed. 1984 90 V8 puma want to be. |
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23rd Oct 2019 10:51am |
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| Ge03rad Member Since: 05 Apr 2020 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1
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Hello all. New member and recently picked up a 2009 Defender 90. Well chuffed but seems every time I look at it I end up wanting to buy something else!
Anyway, I bought a Mantec spare wheel carrier last week and got round to fitting it yesterday. I inadvertently bought the older ‘original’ one that doesn’t come with nut plates for the rear so fitting was a nightmare to say the least! Have just used washers for now but think it may be sensible to try get some spreader plates made up too. After fitting I tried to get my spare boost alloy on and there’s not enough clearance between the wall of the tyre and the carrier arm? Has anyone come across this problem before and what did you do? From a bit of research I found that defender upgrades sell Dedendee mantec spare wheel Extension studs (in photo) but these are £48 with delivery etc?! Surely a cheaper option available? Any help much appreciated! Click image to enlarge |
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5th Apr 2020 11:49am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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That issue has come up before and the only solution really is to fit stud extenders. I can't help on the price though, and whether that make is the only option. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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5th Apr 2020 12:02pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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I'd like one that did this. |
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8th Apr 2020 4:36pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Ingenious but cumbersome. I can see the benefit if running 40 inch tyres, though. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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8th Apr 2020 8:22pm |
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| Bluericky Member Since: 26 Jun 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 647 
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Does the tyre not fit with the alloy inverted ? Probably not the look you want but if you’re putting a cover over it then it wouldn’t matter https://www.instagram.com/hustynminepark/
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9th Apr 2020 11:19am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17305 
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An alternative to stud extenders would be to use a wheel spacer. The only problem is finding someone who will supply a single one rather than a set of four.
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9th Apr 2020 11:22am |
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| miker Member Since: 13 Sep 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1762 
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I was also under the impression that you had to be able to open doors from the inside if there were seats! However the gov MOT page, (not C&U I know but still) says otherwise: 2.8 Doors These will be inspected to check that: the latch is secure in the closed position the front doors open from inside and outside the vehicle the rear doors open from outside the vehicle hinges and catches are secure and in a good condition https://www.gov.uk/government/publications...-at-an-mot |
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9th Apr 2020 12:42pm |
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