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| Andrew james Member Since: 02 Jan 2013 Location: Awliscombe Posts: 88   
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Received my carrier and gas strut today and fitted them already. Really easy to do and set up. As already mentioned the quality is excellent.
Thanks to Barbara and Brendan for organising it all  |
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7th Aug 2014 7:42pm |
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| Andrew james Member Since: 02 Jan 2013 Location: Awliscombe Posts: 88
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You are right Brendan, I forgot Peter, however the reference to the excellent quality of the product hopefully makes amends for that faux pas.
Fitting time was around two hours including the gas strut. Switching between the two allowed a bit of time for the primer and spot of hammerite in the drilled areas to dry. The cross member was warm in the sun so it did not take long. There was no real difficulties, other than the kids interrupting! Perhaps the instructions may be clearer particularly the pictures. What got me was the use of the washers in the bolt kit. That was sorted really by referring to posts from previous installations. The really big washers i used behind the crossmember, out of view. It worries me when there are bits left over  There was a couple of creamy white items not visible in the pictures or mentioned in the text. I assumed they needed to be pressed into the holes that the adjustable arms fix into on the fixed plate on the door and the swing arm. I was not too worried about the position of the plate on the cross member as there seems to be plenty of adjustment elsewhere.
I did put a light spray of grease behind the attachment to the cross member, hopefully to reduce corrosion. Time will tell if I have set it up correctly, regarding rattles etc. It feels pretty solid, but a bit of tweaking may be needed. However its all simple to adjust. I was very interested with the packing in the box, unusual to have maps to protect the product. The kids loved them!!!  |
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7th Aug 2014 9:38pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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We do aim to please the whole family
Hopefully the maps will help them in their geographical and language knowledge
The holes that are enlarged should have decent rust protection measures taken. Ideally the whole of the rear cross member could be cleaned, painted and rust prevention measures taken prior to fitting the wheel carrier.. Yes the bottom 'saddle' and rubber bump stops might need tweaking. It can be easier to adjust the wheel carrier with the spare wheel off. Feedback from customers improves our knowledge and helps us to improve advice and instructions to future customers. Brendan |
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7th Aug 2014 10:32pm |
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| McGeordie Member Since: 20 Feb 2012 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 220 
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Its good to hear how others are getting on so thanks for sharing, any hints and tips always beneficial...now very excited for Mr UPS to arrive at some point soon...although won't be able to fit until the 110 arrives in Sept...I hope!
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9th Aug 2014 10:20am |
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| Dave Bellis Member Since: 21 May 2014 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 133 
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Fitting was fairly straight forward adjustment was a bit fiddly but then I like things spot on...the stops need to be tight against the door plate. It took about 2 to 3 hours in total...The wheel carrier is of quality build and the instructions were fine...
My only concern is maybe getting spare parts should things wear out etc,,,,,and are there any serviceable parts. Many thanks Dave  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Last edited by Dave Bellis on 13th Aug 2014 1:24pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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12th Aug 2014 9:21pm |
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| Dave Bellis Member Since: 21 May 2014 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 133
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Forgot to thank Brendan Barbara and Peter well packaged, good delivery all in all very pleased with the product....
Thanks Dave |
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12th Aug 2014 9:24pm |
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| jomara Member Since: 26 Oct 2009 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 1790  
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Eventually got around to fitting my wheel carrier today, everything went well except for one of the M8x25mm dome headed screws which decided to bind on the excess underseal which was present on the threads, after a bit of swearing I managed to round out the head with my
 Teng Allen drivers leaving me to drill it out !! 
All in all even with the messing around and the time spent on the fine setup it only too 3 hours which included painting in the drilled out holes, washing and waxing the door and then a full wipe over of the carrier and cross member with ACF50. 
Really happy with the quality and it was relatively easy to fit and setup (even with my wee problems and the still soft Dinitrol) 
Thanks for the great service Brendan
Cheers John 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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17th Sep 2014 7:23pm |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3683 
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Any danger of resurrecting this group buy again?!
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15th Dec 2019 12:52pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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You'd have to approach Brendan directly as he doesn't sponsor here anymore. 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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15th Dec 2019 2:24pm |
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| defenderandwe Member Since: 06 Dec 2020 Location: California Posts: 4  
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I wish this would come back to the forum for a 2.0.
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17th Jan 2021 9:32am |
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| The Crab Botherer Member Since: 07 May 2020 Location: WIRRAL Posts: 56 
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Me too!
i would love one. |
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29th Mar 2021 4:20pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2642 
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would also be interested...
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29th Mar 2021 5:24pm |
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| s55shh Member Since: 30 Dec 2019 Location: staffs Posts: 193
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and me
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29th Mar 2021 5:44pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4795 
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Probably best to message Brendan direct as he isn’t on here as much now, or trying posting about non road legal lights or LED bulbs and he appears like a genie from a lamp
total respect Brendan if you read this post fella hope you and Barbara are keeping safe n well. 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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29th Mar 2021 6:35pm |
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