stobbie Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I've build a spare wheel carrier this week, but I'm not too satisfied with the hinge I've used. In the US they sell nice hinges, but it will be expensive to get one to Holland I think. I'm driving to greece in two weeks and it would be nice if I could find a better hinge in time. Where can you buy these in the UK, or better, somewhere else in Europe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 You could contact Mantec & ask who they buy their carrier hinges from. or use track rod ends as here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stobbie Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 I saw the thread with the track rod ends, but I don't understand that. A track rod end can be moved in all directions, So this will give lots of free play in directions I don't want. This is what I've made: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Or make up a set of engineering diagrams for the tubes/pins & see if a local machine shop can make a few up for you, the bearings should be fairly easy to obtain, as most bearings have a part number stamped into the inner or outer race edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I saw the thread with the track rod ends, but I don't understand that. A track rod end can be moved in all directions, So this will give lots of free play in directions I don't want. Instead of a track rod, how about using a trailling arm (form the back axle), the end that bolts onto the axle, that bush and bolt. holding it horizontally, the arm and bush are used for the "frame" and a bracket is made (same as on the axle) to fit to your LR's body/chassis to take the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrfarmer Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 the track rod ends take all the the load with the pin putting a small amount of load on to the door the track rod ends were good as thay gave a bit of room for me not welding the hole thing 100% strait but with the your carryer you may find thay wont work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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