DEFENDER2.NET - View topic - Wheel carrier and bumperette combi

↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Map · Calendar · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In

Home > Wheels & Tyres > Wheel carrier and bumperette combi

Page 1 of 2

Print this entire topic ·

lrMike

Member Since: 26 Feb 2010
Location: Athens
Posts: 177

Wheel carrier and bumperette combi

For all of you that are facing the problem of fitting a rear wheel carrier combined with rear bumperettes, I thought it would be a good idea to offer my experience, because at the beginning I was really confused on this issue.

After a brief talk with Brendan (leeds) who helped me a lot with various alternatives and combinations I ended up choosing the Safari equip dual pivot point rear wheel carrier with high-lift jack mount. This can fit perfectly combined with the extreme 4x4 rear bumperettes that I already had installed and I guess are more or less the same dimensions with the Safari ones.

The installation of the wheel carrier itself was a bit tricky as I was told by my mechanic who was used to install mantec ones but for once more with the help of Brendan (at the last moment since I lost the instructions that he sent me in the first place) everything was fine.

After all, a big THANKS to Brendan for all his support and some photos that I took in order to get the idea of the wheel carrier - bumperettes combination and the snow cowl that I also got.

Click image to enlarge

14th Nov 2012 10:56am

MartinK

Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border)
Posts: 2664

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

Thanks

Those bumperettes do indeed look very similar to the Safari ones...

Any chance of a close-up of the lower mounting, and how it works with rthe bumperettes?

The swing-away is on my shopping list too

Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)

15th Nov 2012 8:30am

lrMike

Member Since: 26 Feb 2010
Location: Athens
Posts: 177

Will send a close up tomorrow Martin.

15th Nov 2012 11:02pm

lrMike

Member Since: 26 Feb 2010
Location: Athens
Posts: 177

MartinK wrote:

Any chance of a close-up of the lower mounting, and how it works with rthe bumperettes?

Sorry for the small delay Martin.

Please find below the photos that I took where the attaching points are shown.

The bottom bracket of the wheel carrier is attached on the screws which hold the bodywork to the rear crossmember while the rear bumperette sits lower and is attached directly on the free holes of the rear crossmember.

Last photo shows the top bracket which is attached directly on the bodywork using a reinforced plate on the back for extra strength.

Click image to enlarge

18th Nov 2012 1:21pm

MartinK

Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border)
Posts: 2664

Fantastic, Thanks Mike

I have Safari Equipe bumperettes, and i like them a lot. Already saved a rear corner from a bit of damage

At some point soon-ish I'll get a swing-away, but I don't want to lose the bumperettes - yours looks an excellent solution.

Thanks very much for taking the time to post

Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)

18th Nov 2012 7:15pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10360

I want a swing away, just like this but with a jerry can holder and a picnic basket tray...

Looks great Mike

18th Nov 2012 7:51pm

lrMike

Member Since: 26 Feb 2010
Location: Athens
Posts: 177

I am glad I helped with the photos and thank you for your kind comments.

I also had the same questions about the combination but Brendan was always there to help me choose.

Greeni the jerry can holder would be a great idea but is it allowed to carry fuel like this?

19th Nov 2012 6:12pm

HardCharger

Member Since: 03 Mar 2013
Location: Manila, SFO, Amsterdam
Posts: 678

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey

Nice kit you have there lrMike! Thinking that may be the way to go for me. How's it holding up so far?

I tried looking but could not find it, may I have the Safari website?

29th Jan 2015 4:34am

jomara

Member Since: 26 Oct 2009
Location: Lanarkshire
Posts: 1756

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Here you go Hardcharger

http://www.safari-equip.co.uk/index.php 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto
2022 110 250D XS

29th Jan 2015 8:47am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 16879

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

There'd be "issues" with that in the UK on an RHD vehicle due to the rear fog light being obscured by the jack. I guess you'd have to relocate the fog light somewhere (must be on or to the offside of the centreline, of course).

A nice set-up on an LHD vehicle though.

29th Jan 2015 9:55am

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

There are several available options for wheel carrier/bumperette combinations, including reworking some bumperettes to fit if necessary.

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic25541....bumperette 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 30th Jan 2015 6:25pm. Edited 1 time in total

29th Jan 2015 1:54pm

MartinK

Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border)
Posts: 2664

Click image to enlarge

I've had my safari equip bumperettes remodeled (£30 from a local blacksmith) to remove part of the inner bracket of the bumperette, and reduce the depth of the bracket by 5mm. You can see the LH bumperette still fitted. The swing-away is a wonderful stainless one from Brendan at 4x4overlander

I'll post a pic later when I get chance (Defender's away tucked up in a garage) Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)

29th Jan 2015 3:31pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8578

There can always be issues when people buy aftermarket kit from different manufacturers in are they compatible with each other.

Nakatanenga are planning on doing rear bumperettes to work with their wheel carrier.

Safari Equip had to modify their rear bumperettes when they introduced their single pivot wheel carrier. Personally I am not a big fan of carrying a high lift jack outside the vehicle.

Now BW point about obscuring the rear fog light does raise some questions and interpretations.

A rear fog light is an obligatory light under the Vehicle Lighting regulations so has to be operational etc.

However under VLR

Quote:

Restrictions on the obscuration of certain obligatory lamps and reflectors

19. Every vehicle shall be so constructed that at least part of the apparent surface of any–

(a)front and rear position lamp,

(b)front and rear direction indicator, and

(c)rear retro reflector,

which is required by these Regulations to be fitted to a vehicle is visible when the vehicle is viewed from any point directly in front of or behind the lamp or reflector, as appropriate, when every door, tailgate, boot lid, engine cover, cab or other movable part of the vehicle is in a fixed open position.

Now a rear fog light is not a rear position light so where does it stand legally if obscured???

I do not know, I carry our high lift jack inside the vehicle.

Brendan

PS We tend to carry both wheel carriers in stock

29th Jan 2015 4:57pm

Chris86

Member Since: 15 Jul 2014
Location: South Yorks
Posts: 755

I need to sort this out on our 110 too- we have the same problem!

Summer job I think- I'll repair the door first

Chris

30th Jan 2015 6:23pm

HardCharger

Member Since: 03 Mar 2013
Location: Manila, SFO, Amsterdam
Posts: 678

jomara wrote:
Here you go Hardcharger

http://www.safari-equip.co.uk/index.php

Thanks jomara!

31st Jan 2015 5:22am

Page 1 of 2

All times are GMT + 1 Hour

Jump to

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum