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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: robbie on August 16, 2005, 23:34:06

Title: Wheel carrier
Post by: robbie on August 16, 2005, 23:34:06

Anyone know if a wheel carrier from a series vehicle will fit on the bonnet of a 90??

Title: Wheel carrier
Post by: Bob696 on August 17, 2005, 09:42:40

Mine fitted on a 110 but be aware that I did have problems due to the width of the tire being more than was expected for a series (I think thats the reason but it could have just been me bing thick). The wheel fitted but it was a bit of a struggle.

There may also be issues with the strength of the bonnet but as my bonnet was fairly knacked any way I put it on. I didnt see any further deteriation but you pays your money and takes your choice.

I think it is Blanchards that have the full kit for a 90 for sale priced at about £80  :!:

Title: Wheel carrier
Post by: Andy the Landy on August 17, 2005, 22:16:45

I've got a spare rear door carrier if thats any use, just needs one of the studs re-threading - yours if you want it :wink:

Title: Re: Wheel carrier
Post by: Jim-Willy on August 17, 2005, 22:20:08

Quote from: "robbie"

Anyone know if a wheel carrier from a series vehicle will fit on the bonnet of a 90??

Don't do it man.  I had a wheel on the bonnet in Sweden, i had to take it off to offroad.  You can't see owt, its like looking through a letterbox!  (And my tyres are 235 which is slimmer than most).  

Nearside's invisible, slightest incline and your heads out of the window.

Title: Wheel carrier
Post by: robbie on August 17, 2005, 22:56:04

hadnt thought of that, maybe nt a good idea after all....

Andy, we have a truck cab and it aint no good on a tailgat.... I am trying to get a hardtop for it though so might be after it if I do  :wink:

Title: Wheel carrier
Post by: Dangermouse on August 18, 2005, 11:13:01

Also it's a weight lifting exercise lifting the bonnet with a spare on belive me.

Title: Wheel carrier
Post by: Range Rover Blues on August 18, 2005, 13:45:44

I think you'll notice the army stopped putting them on the bonnet too.  What about the front bumper? or can it go in the back.

Title: Wheel carrier
Post by: Bob696 on August 18, 2005, 13:49:28

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I think you'll notice the army stopped putting them on the bonnet too.

Reason given (in the appropriate PC speak) was that members of the army of 'smaller stature' had trouble lifting the bonnet.

Title: Wheel carrier
Post by: robbie on August 18, 2005, 22:18:46

I dont think I will go for it now..... thanks for the advice y'all