Titus
Member
Because I need to make use of the internal space that the spare wheel takes up - we all have different requirements from our vehicles. I have found a company that makes bespoke bumpers, so I will contact them tomorrow and see if they can manufacture one with a swing out carrier.
GrumpyGel
Well-Known Member
The Jap trucks often have swing away spare carriers.
Rather than making the whole thing, they might be able to make up some brackets that adapts one of those to fixing points on the Freelander - if there is anything suitable.
What I would say though is that swing away spare carriers are many more times suited to side opening doors. They can swing together with the door or independently by itself. If you just want to get something out of the back, you simply open the door as far as you need and grab it - the spare is of no hindrence. With a top pivoting door, you will ALWAYS have to unlatch the spare and swing it away fully before you open the rear door. It will be a right palarva and at times may not be possible or dangerous to do so. There's a good chance it will be illegal as well - the Freelander 1 has the main lights in the bumper because when the rear door is open, the spare hides lights on the wing.
There's a lot to consider.
Titus
Member
Absolutely true. But for me, swinging open the wheel carrier is not going to be a problem, especially given the gain of storage space. I had a measure up and could get the spare wheel centralised and out of the way of the rear lights etc. if the design is correct.
Of course, the other way to go would be to increase the internal storage space, but I could not find any options. And still have to have space for my dog in the back.
I will keep soldiering on to see if I can come up with a viable solution. If I find something, then I will share.
Titus
Member
The hinges would have to be upgraded, along with gas struts, reshaping and reinforcing of the bonnet itself, plus the visibility would be awful.
I am finding out the hard way that the 2013 FL2, is the least aftermarket friendly LR of them all.....not a whole lot of options out there
. But, I like your thinking - different and out of the box.
Titus
Member
OK, I've sussed it.
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What you need is an Acme inflatable 1 Ton weight. Will fold up in the glove box and when you get a flat, just inflate it and plonk it on the opposite corner of the car to the flat.
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Titus
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rob_bell
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That'll hopefully change with time - MuddyMods I think already do a lift kit for the FL2I am finding out the hard way that the 2013 FL2, is the least aftermarket friendly LR of them all.....not a whole lot of options out there
ColinNI
Active Member
No mate I found it on YouTube last year when my dad got his fl2 and I was curious about it myself.
Titus
Member
Thanks Colin. I will see if the youtuber will give any info.
Titus
Member
Hi Hippo,
Thanks for the info, I will give it a try.
FYI, I contacted these guys today.... http://www.tp4x4.com/products/bespoke-4x4/
They are going to check it out and give a quote. Once I have it, I will post the quote just in case anyone else is looking for a solution.
Interestingly enough, the owner's son told me that they would get a FL2 in to check it out and would try a for a design which retains the original bumper, whilst doing the mod behind it.
Thanks for the info, I will give it a try.
FYI, I contacted these guys today.... http://www.tp4x4.com/products/bespoke-4x4/
They are going to check it out and give a quote. Once I have it, I will post the quote just in case anyone else is looking for a solution.
Interestingly enough, the owner's son told me that they would get a FL2 in to check it out and would try a for a design which retains the original bumper, whilst doing the mod behind it.
