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GM_FFX



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United States 1992 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Rimini Red
Anyone removed the spare tire and studs off a Puma?
Has anyone removed the spare tire and studs off a Puma? How does the rear panel come off and what size plugs fit?
Post #977301 9th Jan 2023 10:50pm
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green
Hi, to remove the spare wheel carrier from the rear door, remove the interior trim panel to gain access to the nuts. Remove all visible screws, fixings and the bar. Then prize out the clips, be careful not to break the clips or the panel, a trim tool helps.
Refit the original bolts, M8x50, or new ones to plug the holes.


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Post #977302 9th Jan 2023 11:31pm
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GM_FFX



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Great thank you! I'll buy some M8 size plugs.
Post #977305 9th Jan 2023 11:58pm
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NW3192



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I plan to do the same, then store the spare in the load space. Still working out how I will mount it securely. Possibly with this https://ibuiltkits.com/product/floor_mount...wQAvD_BwE.

Are you doing the same? if yes - what is your plan?

MY15 D90
Post #978430 16th Jan 2023 10:39pm
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RichLech



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Keswick Green
I've removed mine to the loadspace. I lay it flat on the floor against the bulkhead with a sheet of ply on top of it. The sheet of ply brings the floor up to the same level as the wheel arches and so creates a large flat area for the dogs.
Post #978431 16th Jan 2023 10:47pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
NW3192 wrote:
I plan to do the same, then store the spare in the load space. Still working out how I will mount it securely. Possibly with this https://ibuiltkits.com/product/floor_mount...wQAvD_BwE.
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I like that! Anyone know if anything similar is available in the UK? I don't remember seeing anything like it.
Post #978464 17th Jan 2023 9:06am
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VVS210



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Why not use a bulkhead mount like this, or I'm sure you'd even be able to find an original second hand - they were fitted to pick ups & soft tops as standard.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234778703924?va...gLtyvD_BwE

It does reduce the space in the load area though!
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Hello GM_FFX

Inside View Puma Rear Door
You can make out the perimeter Door Card Fixing points +
the 6 'central' Spare Wheel Mounting Bracket bolts


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Good luck... Thumbs Up SKIP
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html
Post #1010719 10th Oct 2023 8:49am
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