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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324  
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Earlier in the week, I managed to pick up a brand new MTR and alloy to replace the crappy steel spare. Whilst the tyre matches, the alloy is a Boost and so doesn't match the Sawtooth road wheels. As it's a spare and will spend its' entire life under a cover, it's a compromise I can live with though. At least it can use the same wheel nuts if I do need it!
However, I came to mount it on the rear door this morning only to discover that I haven't got enough alloy wheel nuts in stock. Could have sworn I had three but can only find one so it's living in the back for now 
 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 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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30th Mar 2018 10:32am |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5150
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I have found a replacement wheel like that, how does the centre section fit on the wheel? The old unit that's on, the centre badge pops off. Mine has seen better days has it not! but then again its done 124k! Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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31st Mar 2018 1:26pm |
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| bluebottle Member Since: 08 May 2015 Location: Not in my Landy enough! Posts: 705
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On mine the centre block with the LR oval just presses on. It’s rubbery and has locating lugs which slide in to a similarly rubbery socket on the wheel proper.
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31st Mar 2018 1:35pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Most of my time and effort at the moment is being spent on getting my 90 fit to advertise for sale but I did finally get around to fitting the spare wheel to the 110 today. I paid a visit to Challenger 4x4 to buy some alloy wheel nuts but they kindly gave me a couple for free! As mentioned above, the spare doesn't match the road wheels but the tyre does and it's hidden under a wheel cover:
Click image to enlarge 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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4th Apr 2018 7:47pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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In between doing some bits on my 90 and dodging the endless showers, I managed to get a few bits done to my 110 today. Simple stuff first - a VW '99' variable wiper relay:
Click image to enlarge Next up was a badge for the front grill. This was a bit of a pain as I first had to remove a couple of security stickers, which are obviously designed to be difficult to remove Still, a bit of heat, scraping and meths and they eventually gave in.
Click image to enlarge Finally, I adapted a Tuff Lift Wolf spare wheel sling for the rear door: Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge These things are great. They take a bit of faffing to set up properly but once done, make mounting the spare wheel much easier. 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 Last edited by LandRoverAnorak on 13th Sep 2022 10:02am. Edited 3 times in total |
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15th Apr 2018 4:01pm |
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| Ayrshirelandy Member Since: 28 Mar 2015 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 140 
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Looks good
 2015 Defender 110 XS Utility Santorini Black, sawtooth alloys, steps and so much more........... |
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15th Apr 2018 4:07pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Thanks
 There's good weather on the cards for this week so I'll hopefully get a bit more time on it soon 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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16th Apr 2018 7:48am |
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| Profyaffle Member Since: 03 Oct 2016 Location: N Yorks Posts: 527
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Nice
I've got a spare wheel lifter thingy on it's way to me.. Thank you for showing how you fitted it. 1993 200Tdi Defender 90 |
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16th Apr 2018 9:40am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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No problem
The only modification required is to drill a 16mm diameter hole centrally in the top plate to fit over the top wheel stud on the carrier. 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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16th Apr 2018 10:00am |
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| VVS210 Member Since: 12 Nov 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 953
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As an alternative to drilling a new hole, could you turn the wheel mount upside down on the back door so the single bolt is at the bottom & the two are at the top & then use the two holes already drilled in the bracket?
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16th Apr 2018 10:05am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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They're not the same size or centres, I'm afraid. 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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16th Apr 2018 10:37am |
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| VVS210 Member Since: 12 Nov 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 953
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The law of sod...
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17th Apr 2018 8:19am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17352 
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I quite like the idea of the Mantec wheel lifter thingy, but I wonder if it would work on my carrier which has the wheel about a foot higher from the ground than yours. I guess there's only one way to find out! Lifting the wheel on (a 255/85 MK2 on a Blindo rim) is a killer at the moment, especially for an ageing person like me.
I notice that Mantec lists 2 types of lift, one with the metal bar (designed particularly for Mantec carriers) and one without which is designed for the standard door carrier. Does anyone know how the latter type attaches to the carrier? It doesn't have the bar. I am wondering which would be most adaptable for my highly customised swing-away. |
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17th Apr 2018 10:20am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804  
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With the prices Mantec charge would it not be easier to buy yourself a young manservant who can live in the truckbed and lift the tyre in and out (plus offer other assistance) as and when you need it?
 Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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17th Apr 2018 10:25am |
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