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can i please have some recomendations regarding good quality swingaway rear wheel carriers there seems to be quite a few different types on sale, any help with this would be great thank you 
| daviec1 Member Since: 30 Nov 2010 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 246   
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I saved up all my pennies and went for the Alisport / Sonic model. Expensive, yes, but as I have a double cab, did not want to bolt an arm through the tub.
The one I have is entirely mounted on the rear crossmember and is a serious bit of kit - WAY over engineered. 2001 TD5 110 DCPU in Bonatti Grey |
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12th May 2011 8:32am |
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| CyberCharlie Member Since: 01 Jul 2010 Location: Reading Posts: 140 
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Mantec rulez!!!
I am using my second swing away on my second Defender. Always Mantec. http://www.mantec.co.uk/productdetail.cfm?...E1BC616A94 |
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12th May 2011 8:43am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8578
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Just bear in mind that not all swing away wheel carriers fit with all rear bumperettes etc. Check for compatability.
Some wheel carriers have wheel centred on door some shift them sideways towards offside. Ensure you get a wheel carrier with grease nipples fitted. Then do you want the wheel carrier galvanised prior to powder coating? High lift jack mount? The Kaymar is a good wheel carrier but is expensive, I think it might be even more expensive then Sonic/Alisport one which certainly appears to have a good reputation. Then you go to Safari Equip, Mantec etc. I would avoid ebay elcheapo specials however. On the back of our 110s we have Safari Equip ones (moves wheel off centre) One has seen some serious use over 8 years and is still good. hth Brendan |
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12th May 2011 9:03am |
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| MrFlips Member Since: 27 May 2009 Location: Cardiff Posts: 682  
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Second vote for the Sonic Carrier. It's so sturdy mine deflected an over-eager Peugeot with barely a scratch
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic2179.html Peter 2008 SWB Truck Cab 1952 80" Soft top |
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12th May 2011 9:37am |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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Nakatanenga Wheel Carrier allday
Tried the Sonic but fed up with unlatching all the time The Sonic one is well made and thought out |
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12th May 2011 9:43am |
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| JSG Member Since: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2412 
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I put a Mantec one on the 90TR - been very pleased with it so far. John
http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk 2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS |
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12th May 2011 10:00am |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253
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The new safari equip one is VERY solid (and fits with their own bumperettes) but not out in the market yet. its far more robust than the mantec one. It's similar to the naka one in terms of thickness of steel.
I've seen a sonic one which is also excellent though the downside is its far more money than the others. I like the kaymar one too but the unlatching of both would be a pain as far as I'm concerned and for a non-pick up I'd have the new SE one or the naka. |
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12th May 2011 10:02am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16857 
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Third vote for Sonic - can't be faulted. Mine needed a little bit of customising to allow the rear flap of my Ifor Williams top to clear the 285 on the carrier (an easy mod, details on request).
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12th May 2011 10:43am |
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| pannawonica Member Since: 21 Nov 2010 Location: Clackline Western Australia Posts: 568 
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I have a Kaymar, it is robust and user friendly. Generally I forget about the price , but the perception of quality remains.
However if you are not subjecting your vehicle to corregations suppose anything that takes the weight off the back door will be fit for perpose. |
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12th May 2011 12:44pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 4990
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Ta for that Mike, I have just called SE and he can supply the new type that just fits on the chassis with about a weeks notice. He hasn't put pictures up on the web site as he hasn't got it sorted yet for all vehicles but they are available on request. If they are as good as the bumperettes and snorkel I will go with them I like the idea that it is fixed to the chassis only so you don't have to drill anymore holes in the bodywork I'll have to wait a while before readies are available  |
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12th May 2011 1:41pm |
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| CR Member Since: 28 Jan 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 947  
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vote for mantec
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12th May 2011 1:47pm |
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| Steve in Germany Member Since: 18 Mar 2011 Location: Up a hill in Brecon Posts: 54 
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How much are we talking Zag
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12th May 2011 1:51pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 4990
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£295 + VAT It attaches to the crossmember and uses existing holes in the rear door.
How much is a Sonic, Mantec etc folks  How does it compare price wise? |
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12th May 2011 1:58pm |
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| 110SEB Member Since: 29 Jan 2009 Location: Essex, England Posts: 1444 
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Tat SE one sounds good Zag - i'm keen to see pictures of it, as this is something that I would like to buy for the Tank.
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12th May 2011 2:02pm |
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