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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554  |
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27th Feb 2016 8:15pm |
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| Pilgrimmick Member Since: 16 Nov 2015 Location: Highlands Posts: 582 
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That's how all the others that I have seen look, so what has prompted the fitting of the wheel to the rear? 80" 1948
Lightweight V8 Bowler Tomcat 130 Station wagon 90 300tdi (Santana PS10 pick up) Range Rover L322 (Ful fat) |
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27th Feb 2016 8:27pm |
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| Brewstop Member Since: 28 Oct 2012 Location: South Oxfordshire Posts: 313 
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A newish mod for the WOLF fleet, spare wheel repositioned to the rear on a swing away carrier.
Click image to enlarge http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?4...nal-or-not https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/syst...2_45-O.pdf http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic44147.html Sandy |
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27th Feb 2016 8:32pm |
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| Pilgrimmick Member Since: 16 Nov 2015 Location: Highlands Posts: 582
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Thanks for that.
About time, it was always a strange place to put it. Some of the less able troops had problems lifting the spare into position, that required a mod to make it easier to fit. Was difficult to check the tyre pressure when fitted, another mod. Why they did not just do what everyone else has been doing for years. But am glad I was not just imagining it. How long before the market for surplus swing away wheel carriers gets going? 80" 1948 Lightweight V8 Bowler Tomcat 130 Station wagon 90 300tdi (Santana PS10 pick up) Range Rover L322 (Ful fat) |
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27th Feb 2016 8:47pm |
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| Brewstop Member Since: 28 Oct 2012 Location: South Oxfordshire Posts: 313
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Some pics from work this morning:-
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7th Mar 2016 9:54am |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674  
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That rear crossmember plate is looking a little dodgy. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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7th Mar 2016 10:58am |
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| Browny90 Member Since: 20 Jul 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 183 
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Do yo uknow the manufacturer of the carrier?
I would imagine my workshop will be getting ours in for the MOD, Hopefully they're not sent away to ABRO! + Wonder if there will be any carriers going spare 
Goes the old mythical meaning of WOLF... Wheel On Left Face My 1986 90 is currently on a full rebuild, with new chassis, Paint etc.. Very much a hybrid, TD5 Chassis, tub & bulkhead with a 200TDI and LT77 GB Painted in Stornoway Grey  2 years off the road, but getting close to completion now |
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7th Mar 2016 10:59am |
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| Browny90 Member Since: 20 Jul 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 183
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You would thing they would have touched that up when fitting the carrier.. My 1986 90 is currently on a full rebuild, with new chassis, Paint etc.. Very much a hybrid, TD5 Chassis, tub & bulkhead with a 200TDI and LT77 GB Painted in Stornoway Grey 2 years off the road, but getting close to completion now |
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7th Mar 2016 11:00am |
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| Browny90 Member Since: 20 Jul 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 183
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Looks Close to the tow hitch aswell. not a great location really.. My 1986 90 is currently on a full rebuild, with new chassis, Paint etc.. Very much a hybrid, TD5 Chassis, tub & bulkhead with a 200TDI and LT77 GB Painted in Stornoway Grey
2 years off the road, but getting close to completion now |
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7th Mar 2016 11:01am |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674
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There is currently a ban on fitting these due to some people crashing with trailers. Not sure of manufacturer as I haven't seen any kits yet.
As for touch ups upon fitting a lot of the "tradesman/woman" have a very blinkered view in the sense "I have to fit this one item to the dash, but I can't notice the big crack in the windscreen" etc. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html 90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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7th Mar 2016 11:40am |
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| Browny90 Member Since: 20 Jul 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 183
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I know the type.. I've been REME for over 10 years now and have seen some shocking 'trades people'.. I'l keep an eye out for the kitys.. hopefully Mantec got the contract
My 1986 90 is currently on a full rebuild, with new chassis, Paint etc.. Very much a hybrid, TD5 Chassis, tub & bulkhead with a 200TDI and LT77 GB Painted in Stornoway Grey 2 years off the road, but getting close to completion now |
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7th Mar 2016 12:41pm |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674
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That long and run a 200tdi over a 300tdi? 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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7th Mar 2016 1:19pm |
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| Browny90 Member Since: 20 Jul 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 183
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I love my 200tdi.. ive turned every bolt and fully rebuilt the engine, i know that thing inside out.. the only major downside is using an LT77 behind it..
mine and a friends old comp 90 <Pictured right< was a 200 also, we put that well through its paces! it was a demon off road. Also had Wolf Axles (We picked them up from a guy in Bordon for £200 each.. Excellent deal since now you're looking at ~£1000 per axle... Maybe my next rebuild will be a 300.. need to convince the wife its a good investment first 
I'm picking up the Panoramic windows from Masia on the way home from work today (I know alot of people dont like them, but I do) So not much left to finish off the rebuild now..  My 1986 90 is currently on a full rebuild, with new chassis, Paint etc.. Very much a hybrid, TD5 Chassis, tub & bulkhead with a 200TDI and LT77 GB Painted in Stornoway Grey 2 years off the road, but getting close to completion now |
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7th Mar 2016 2:23pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5829  
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Eggsackly. I'd have a word with the MT CSgt if I were you. Unless you're junior to him, in which case I'd 'cancel my last'... Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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7th Mar 2016 4:04pm |
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