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Moo

Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: Bath
Posts: 1019

Made a spare wheel lock

I've not been convinced by the security of the locking wheel nuts keeping thieving scumbags away so thought I'd try and make something.

Bear in mind its work in progress, but this is my MK1 spare wheel lock. I only used bolts because I can't weld, but on MK2 I will get some 15mm bar stubs welded in place of the bolts. I've also some ideas to replace the solid aluminium billet.

Anyway, round one and it works pretty well. I'm sure a determined scroat with an angle grinder might get through the Stoplock, but hopefully it'll be enough to persuade them to go elsewhere.

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19th Feb 2023 6:42pm

LR Nuts

Member Since: 10 Aug 2022
Location: UK
Posts: 822

well done you.

I do like owners who continue the engineering ...... where LR left off.

20th Feb 2023 11:01am

GAT

Member Since: 20 Apr 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 78

Good effort

You could sell them at the gates to Gatwick Parking

First Edition 90 in Pangea Green.

20th Feb 2023 7:18pm

Moo

Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: Bath
Posts: 1019

Thanks.

What made me wonder about the security, was that my local independent tyre fitters have locking wheel nut removal tools which he used to remove one with to show me how secure they are.

I remember the old days of D3 ownership with wheels being stolen and then Uncle Ray came up with his wheel protector.

20th Feb 2023 7:56pm

GAT

Member Since: 20 Apr 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 78

Well if all goes well then we can call you Uncle Moo 😂😂 First Edition 90 in Pangea Green.

20th Feb 2023 8:07pm

Moo

Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: Bath
Posts: 1019

20th Feb 2023 8:34pm

GAT

Member Since: 20 Apr 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 78

I thought you’d put Steel wheels on yours

First Edition 90 in Pangea Green.

20th Feb 2023 9:06pm

Moo

Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: Bath
Posts: 1019

No. SWMBO made it very clear that a I could keep my anatomy as it was or look at it after she had educated me on my stupidity.

I love my alloy wheels.

20th Feb 2023 11:59pm

Tim in Scotland

Member Since: 23 May 2007
Location: The Land that time forgot
Posts: 3750

Moo, I saw a very similar device to your idea on the PowerfulUK VLOG recently so they have a very similar device going into production.
Both look much more elegant than the motorcycle security chain I’ve been using when leaving the car in hotel and airport carparks! Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed!

27th Aug 2023 11:16am

Moo

Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: Bath
Posts: 1019

I noticed it too. I sent picks and info of mine to Simon after I made mine with some suggested improvements.

It’ll be interesting to see what he produces. Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.

29th Aug 2023 2:50pm

LR Nuts

Member Since: 10 Aug 2022
Location: UK
Posts: 822

claim, Prior Art

29th Aug 2023 3:25pm

lfraseroo

Member Since: 03 Feb 2024
Location: Georgia
Posts: 7

Does anyone have a link to buy the Stoplock? I only find a steering wheel lock.

Thanks.

3rd Feb 2024 1:20am

Moo

Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: Bath
Posts: 1019

Just google Van locks.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=van+locks&c..._sb_noss_1 Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.

3rd Feb 2024 1:25am

lfraseroo

Member Since: 03 Feb 2024
Location: Georgia
Posts: 7

Nice, thanks!

3rd Feb 2024 3:06am

lfraseroo

Member Since: 03 Feb 2024
Location: Georgia
Posts: 7

Of course I’m just now noticing that Powerful UK has the final version but out of stock. I still like yours and just need to source the column with the ring. Nice bit of engineering.

3rd Feb 2024 3:21am

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