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| Kitoper Member Since: 07 Dec 2012 Location: Geneva Posts: 204  
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After months of waiting, I finally received the Nakatanenga Rear Wheel Carrier. Good things come to those who wait
The installation was relatively simple even without any instructions aside from a picture as to what it should look like in the end. The final installation came down to trial and error, and some instructions posted by Brendan on the forum a few weeks back which instructed the removal of the rear door interior trim. First step is to effectively remove the rear trim so you can access the bolts that support the standard Defender Wheel carrier. Removing the rear trim is a question of unsrewing the grab handle beneath the window, and then gently pulling the trim starting at the top right corner and moving down and over. Rear trim removed:  Click image to enlarge Rear Support: Click image to enlarge After removing the rear support, you are then ready to attach the Nakatanenga door piece using the original wheel carriers nuts and bolts: Click image to enlarge Then it is a question of trial and error in finding what bolts to use where when attaching the wheel carrier. Nakatanenga delivers three bolt lengths. Long, medium and short. The long ones I concluded are for the extreme right. The medium for the centre, and the short bolts for the left of the carrier. Click image to enlarge Once you have bolted the wheel carrier to the cross member, it is time to connect the arm that will connect your door to the wheel carrier. This requires a little measurement and tightening, once at the right distance from the door you have two nuts that you can tighten so that your measure does not change. Click image to enlarge Once completed, you have a wheel carrier that takes the load off the door, required no drilling, allows you to open the door easily and looks good. I liked the Nakatanega bear which is discreetly etched into the metal plate visible when the wheel is mounted.
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23rd Sep 2013 3:35pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410 
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Very nice, looks like a sturdy bit of kit. Is that silver piece a support bracket for when the carrier/door is closed? if you have not done so it might be a good idea to smear some grease on it...
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25th Sep 2013 9:34am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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^^^^
Looks like the hinge assembly for when you open the door. I wouldn't apply grease to that as all the crud will stick to it as it's quite exposed. The slider mechanism however I did pack full of grease to stop the crud and dampness getting in.
Click image to enlarge If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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25th Sep 2013 10:36am |
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| Kitoper Member Since: 07 Dec 2012 Location: Geneva Posts: 204
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Good day gentlemen,
Geobloke, thank you for your comments. I am pretty happy with this piece of kit. The support bracket attached to the rear cross member support is not touching the wheel carrier itself when not in motion, but I suspect that when in driving it is there to provide some support. As a preventive measure I put glued a very thin strip of rubber to the support arm. This is there so that metal does not touch metal 
As per the connection to the door, it is a piece that reminds me of a mini tie-rod made for your front steering. It is a solid bit of kit, pre-greased and the rubber bushes are thick. My rear door seems a lot lighter now and the problem I had when the wheel was on the door, where sometimes the door handle would block and require more force when opening has been eliminated. I don't know who Nakatanega sources this from, but it seems well made. A couple of pics of the "Tie-Rod" Click image to enlarge Top view Click image to enlarge |
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25th Sep 2013 1:08pm |
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| Kitoper Member Since: 07 Dec 2012 Location: Geneva Posts: 204
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K9F,
Your wheel carrier looks good too - is that the Safari carrier? |
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25th Sep 2013 1:09pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Yes mine is the same principle as yours. Mine is indeed the Safari Equipement single pivot. Uncomplicated and very sturdy. Got it from a fellow forum member. 'Reworked' the bumperette bracket to get it to fit again afterwards.
Click image to enlarge If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! Last edited by K9F on 23rd May 2015 7:14pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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25th Sep 2013 4:27pm |
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| Kitoper Member Since: 07 Dec 2012 Location: Geneva Posts: 204
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Three weekends in a row of hunting in the rain with my Defender which was built with hunting in mind
and she looks like a real Defender
While out on the hunts I was thinking more of the hunt, dog etc that I did not take any pics but will try that this weekend. Click image to enlarge I had to figure out how to protect my gun safe from my dirty dog who likes the panoramic view she gets from on top of the safe  I ended taking the rear load space protector of the XC90 we got rid of and used some plastic ties to attach it to the dog and luggage guard. It lifts up and allows access to the safe while protecting the safe from my wet and dirty, yet faithful friend.
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23rd Oct 2013 5:55pm |
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| Kitoper Member Since: 07 Dec 2012 Location: Geneva Posts: 204
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A minor change to the Hunter. Eric finally convinced me that Nokian tyres were the right choice for the winter. I had seen the Wolf wheels on his, so these were already on my wish list.
The Hunter has just received a pair of Wolf rims with Nokian LT2 tyres for the winter. They were tested on dirt roads after rain (=mud) two days after being mounted. Conclusion - they are exellent in mud - still to confim in Snow. Aside from the performance, I also believe they enhance the look of the Hunter. Click image to enlarge |
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21st Jan 2014 1:46pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816 
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Those Wolfs look really great on your Keswick Hunter
For anybody here in Switzerland who might still be interested for his Defender in a set of 4 of these winter rims and tire combo, please note that Land Rover Switzerland only have one of those sets left now. Two left wheel and two right wheel..... Thereafter it is game over until they put together a new batch ahead of next winter. Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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21st Jan 2014 3:41pm |
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| Kitoper Member Since: 07 Dec 2012 Location: Geneva Posts: 204
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Thank you to my Defender Mentor
It is great to have someone like you who I can bounce ideas off of, who can give advice and with whom can share projects.
Speaking of projects, next up are: Hella Luminator Compacts Mantec Upper Load Lugga - Nick at Mantec is a great source of info and offers fantastic service. |
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21st Jan 2014 3:48pm |
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| Kitoper Member Since: 07 Dec 2012 Location: Geneva Posts: 204
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As you can imagine, with 6 children as a priority, investments in my Defender are timed. In addition, I was looking for Auxiliary lights that would be modern (led) while at the same time respect my intention to keep the "OEM" look.
After much research and a discussions with Hella in Germany, I found these: http://www.hella.com/MicroSite/offroad/UK/...LED_GB.pdf I went with these : Spotlight (heavy-duty) with black design ring, ventilation hose and T-piece 1F3 011 815-031* I find that they compliment the Noldens, are not too big on the A-Bar and above all are bright enough for my needs. Here are a few pics taken in the garage with my Iphone, so not great but posted for the benefit of SkyFallSilver 
Close ups Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Side View Click image to enlarge I have them wired so that they are EE compliant and come on through the dash switch only when the High Beams are on, but I also have a second switch which allows me to turn them on when the Defender is switched off. Last edited by Kitoper on 5th May 2014 9:59am. Edited 1 time in total |
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1st May 2014 8:40am |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816
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I have seen them working, fantastic. Probably worth to take a few more good pictures of when they are "on". If I did not have the SVX front, this would be my choice too.
One more comment, the posted Iphone pictures in my opinion do them not much good and are a bit misleading even. In reality they are the perfect match for the Nolden, as the diameter of both is also identical. Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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1st May 2014 11:39am |
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| Kitoper Member Since: 07 Dec 2012 Location: Geneva Posts: 204
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You are right, will get her out this weekend and take real pictures.
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1st May 2014 1:20pm |
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| Kitoper Member Since: 07 Dec 2012 Location: Geneva Posts: 204
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Double post - so I deleted one
Last edited by Kitoper on 5th May 2014 10:01am. Edited 1 time in total |
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5th May 2014 9:56am |
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