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| Log splitter Member Since: 02 Apr 2018 Location: Dorset Posts: 12   
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I want it fit a Gobi x twin rear wheel carrier to my 2014 defender tdci double cab pick up. I understand it won’t fit because of the hinges on the tailgate. So if I change the tailgate to put side hinges on. Which I think is posssible. Can I then fit the new rear bumper with double spare wheel carrier. They bolt to existing holes in rear cross member. I know they fit to station wagons. So I suppose the question is. Are the rear cross member the same on double cabs and station wagons. If so then my thinking is that it would fit if I i side hinged the rear tailgate.
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28th Jul 2021 3:14pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Yes, the crossmember is the same across all of the (similarly aged) models. If you remove the tailgate hinges then you're left with a crossmember as if it was a van or station wagon. 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 Jul 2021 6:53am |
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| Log splitter Member Since: 02 Apr 2018 Location: Dorset Posts: 12
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Thanks for that info. I can now go ahead with ordering side hinges and a wheel carrier.
Up to now I’ve relied on a second spare tyre slung on the roof rack. New bundutop tent takes up most of the roof rack so looking for alternatives. Changing tubeless tyres whilst out on travels is also not easy. Having a twin wheel carrier makes everything easier and the rear bumper gives the Landy more protection as have been rear ended before 😳 Can you suggest the side hinges I need and can I use the same catches to lock in place Thanks |
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30th Jul 2021 8:10am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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You can use all of the standard hardware from a regular rear door - hinges, lock, striker plate, etc. - or you could use any of a number of aftermarket hinges from the likes of Optimill.
You can even buy the whole lot as a kit, although it's Britpart so I can't vouch for the quality: https://www.paddockspares.com/tailgate-rear-half-door-kit.html I suspect that you could get better if you sourced all of the parts separately. Essentially though, you're replicating the regular rear door set up but without the top hinge, so will need all of the components that entails. 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 Jul 2021 9:02am |
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| Log splitter Member Since: 02 Apr 2018 Location: Dorset Posts: 12
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Brilliant. Your a star 😀
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30th Jul 2021 9:47am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Don't forget to share some pictures. We like pictures
 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 Jul 2021 10:43am |
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| Log splitter Member Since: 02 Apr 2018 Location: Dorset Posts: 12
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 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Will share pictures shortly. Fitting ostrich wing awning this weekend and finish wiring for solar panels and bundutop tent. Ordered hinges for tailgate for now. May convert to new half door conversion kit in future . |
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30th Jul 2021 11:10am |
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| Log splitter Member Since: 02 Apr 2018 Location: Dorset Posts: 12
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Notice damage on rear near side wing. Got rear ended in Windhoek Namibia last year. Hence why I want to fit a rear bumper with twin wheel carrier 👍. Not going to get it repaired any more than it is as I’ll probably inflict more cosmetic damage on it.
As long as mechanics are all sound, I’m ok with that |
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30th Jul 2021 11:13am |
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| ay4alex Member Since: 18 Feb 2009 Location: Midlands Posts: 328 
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Lovely looking 110, may I ask what the rear canopy is?
Best, Alex 110 Tdci Double Cab |
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30th Jul 2021 11:43am |
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| Log splitter Member Since: 02 Apr 2018 Location: Dorset Posts: 12
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Bushtech canopy supplied by APB trading Its very robust.
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30th Jul 2021 12:07pm |
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