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CRJ



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Denmark 1991 Defender 90 200 Tdi ST Alpine White
Swing away spare wheel carrier for 130?
Hi
Any one know if a swing away spare wheel carrier type exist for the 130 - and if so - where to get one. Saw one for the 110 crew cab - but I suppose it won´t fit the 130?

CRJ 88 Ser. 3 1980 -sold
Puma 130 - 08- sold
90 200tdi 1991 - sold
88 Ser. 3 1977 200 TDI
110 CC 2003
Post #115990 16th Jan 2012 8:48pm
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leeds



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CRJ , I assume that your 130 has the rear crossmember underneath the body of the tub.

If so then I doubt if any of the normal aftermarket ones will fit

So as I see it you buy a standard one and get some strong extension brackets

Alternatives are for a purpose built one. Maybe Sonic would be prepared to help out here?

Unless you are handy with a welder, best mates with one, it will not be exactly a cheap option.

I am visiting one of the UK biggest makers/suppliers of wheel carriers tomorrow so if I remember I will ask them

Brendan
Post #115995 16th Jan 2012 9:05pm
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AndrewS



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 SW Rimini Red
I made one


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 130's have feeling's as well you know Smile
Post #116009 16th Jan 2012 9:44pm
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leeds



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Nice photos Andrew.

Can I nick copies of those extension brackets etc?


Brendan
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AndrewS



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 SW Rimini Red
Feel free. I dont have drawings as I 'make to measure' Its not rocket science simply duplicate the hole pattern for the wheel mount further from the rear cross member and over to the right to allow the tailgate to open. 130's have feeling's as well you know Smile
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BigRuss



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AndrewS wrote:



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What's the wire in the Photo coming out of the bracket? Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black
Post #116035 16th Jan 2012 10:29pm
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AndrewS



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 SW Rimini Red
The wheel carrier covers the fog light (check out the pic above with the truck going through the river) so I have mounted the fog light into the carrier frame


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 130's have feeling's as well you know Smile
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BigRuss



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Thumbs Up Russell
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Post #116095 17th Jan 2012 9:32am
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CRJ



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Thank you for pictures - looks great Thumbs Up
I think that is the way to go - I was thinking of a cheaper option - mounting the wheel on the tailgate. But I guess the tailgate and hinges etc. would give up in the long run Question

Regards
CRJ 88 Ser. 3 1980 -sold
Puma 130 - 08- sold
90 200tdi 1991 - sold
88 Ser. 3 1977 200 TDI
110 CC 2003
Post #116353 17th Jan 2012 11:19pm
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AndrewS



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There is no way the tailgate would support the spare unless it was beefed up quite a lot. The cables and cable supports either side of the tailgate would also need to be beefed up. The spare would also hit the tow hitch when the tailgate is lowered. And it would be very heavy to open and close. Don't ask me how I know all of this Whistle Thumbs Up 130's have feeling's as well you know Smile
Post #116401 18th Jan 2012 9:12am
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CRJ



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Denmark 1991 Defender 90 200 Tdi ST Alpine White
I guess you saved my tailgate Laughing

CRJ 88 Ser. 3 1980 -sold
Puma 130 - 08- sold
90 200tdi 1991 - sold
88 Ser. 3 1977 200 TDI
110 CC 2003
Post #116562 18th Jan 2012 8:30pm
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Australia 2011 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Keswick Green
commercially available 130 swing away wheel carrier
http://www.expeditioncentre.com.au/online-...r-130.html

There's a commercially available one.. i'm sure someone closer to you stocks front runner equipment.

Let us know what path you follow.

Come the end of the month my full length hannibal roof rack will be fitted and I will be looking to fit two spares behind the tailgate - gota custom make that one.
Post #118312 25th Jan 2012 10:51am
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CRJ



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Denmark 1991 Defender 90 200 Tdi ST Alpine White
That looks great - except the price Confused . I do have a full length Patriot Rack - so some minor modification is needed. I will give an update when the wheel is hanging on the back.

Best regards
CRJ 88 Ser. 3 1980 -sold
Puma 130 - 08- sold
90 200tdi 1991 - sold
88 Ser. 3 1977 200 TDI
110 CC 2003
Post #118586 26th Jan 2012 6:55am
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RLD



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this the one i made for my 130 RLD fabricator of Hidden Winch Mount for D3/4 roof racks jerry can holders CB aerial mounts and much more and agent for Helsport Tents and gear
Post #118792 26th Jan 2012 10:10pm
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leeds



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Going slightly off topic, have seen a Defender half door today as a replacement for tailgates.

Need standard Land Rover hinges and lock

Understand that standard wheel carriers will work with this door.

Brendan

Brendan
Post #118795 26th Jan 2012 10:15pm
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