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Mrdefender1963

New Member

• Jan 6, 2013

• #1

Spare Wheel relocation
Dear Defender owners, I am relocating my spare wheel, the back door is not strong enough and the spare wheel carrier rattles. I have mack 5 wheels so it is a bit big to put it on the bonnet, have you got your spare on the bonnet ( if you can put some picks up please) or any other ideas I would be very greatfull. Cheers

 

Lakes Rob

Active Member

• Jan 6, 2013

• #2

I used to have a spare wheel on the bonnet. Pain in the arse as it hinders visibility when going down hill or cresting a steep step!

 

Jongould

New Member

• Jan 6, 2013

• #3

The bonnet mount is useless with big wheels, restricts way to much visibility and is bordering on illegal. A swing away is the best option for a rear mount, plenty strong enough and fairly cheap. I personally have mine mounted inside on one side, it doesn't take up loads of room and it stops it hitting on steep banks, I do t have rear passengers mi d so if you do it's not really an option

 

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Mrdefender1963

New Member

• Jan 6, 2013

• #4

I think I might go for the inside mount, I have a whitbread external cage on my 90 so I could mount it on the roof but I don't like the way that looks.
Regards

 

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The Ferkin BoB

Banned

• Jan 6, 2013

• #5

bonnet.

or back inside if you dont need the space...

 

benpalmer

Well-Known Member

• Jan 6, 2013

• #6

Mount it on the back side panel, externally. Like the MOD Wolfs.
Type Defender Wolf into Google if you want an example.

 

Jongould

New Member

• Jan 6, 2013

• #7

If your running a cage then it's a pretty dedicated off roader so stick it inside, best place. I just use a ratchet strap attached to the rail to hold it and a towel to stop it squeaking.

 

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iangowler78

New Member

• Jan 7, 2013

• #8

I've got a swing away carrier and it works a treat for both on and normal off-roading
I'll add a picture to my profile

 

timtheenchanteruk

Well-Known Member

• Jan 7, 2013

• #9

only a standard wheel on mine, but its on the bonnet

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get a swingaway if you dont like the weight on the door,
if its a van, and you want it inside, Ive seen the bonnet mount used on the back of the bulkhead