matrix1688 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I have decided to put the spare wheel on the back door to even out the wheight a bit and give me better vision over the bonnet, is there any legal requirements or can you place it anywere you want ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 As long as it doesn't obstruct rearward visibility too much then it's pretty much anything goes with the rear door, but since Land Rover did it themselves I'd just use their parts to do so. That's got to be the easiest way. Make sure the hinges are in good nick and tight, otherwise the weight of the spare might cause the door to drop and no longer close properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrix1688 Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 Thankyou, i have bought a land rover spare wheel holder, will take a pic when i fit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hancock Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Dont forget to also fit the support wedge and bracket at the catch end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumonkey17 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Dont forget to also fit the support wedge and bracket at the catch end. I found that adding an extra hinge helped a lot with the extra weight. The door was starting to sag on it's hinges when open with only two hinges. I added an extra one between the tub and the top of the door bottom section and it helps a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrix1688 Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 I found that adding an extra hinge helped a lot with the extra weight. The door was starting to sag on it's hinges when open with only two hinges. I added an extra one between the tub and the top of the door bottom section and it helps a lot. Good idea, thankyou, i will look out for one, checked the door and it has the dove tail wedge and bracket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 The collection of plugged holes in the lower part of your existing door are where a wheel carrier was previously fitted and would be the normal position. You may find in that position the wheel fouls the hitch, but if you adjust the stop nuts (the first set of wheel nuts you fit to each stud that stops the wheel sliding towards the door), you might get it all to fit in the standard place. The other option would be to raise the mount above the horizontal bar in the door frame, so it would be just over its own plate width higher, but then the top edge of the carrier wouldn't be braced by the frame, so you'd need to modify the frame with new sections of box section or angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyRoverlander Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Just an FYI. I took it off the backdoor as the doorframe was cracked in multiple places (quite a common problem)and I've fitted a tyre carrier.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiagoc Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Just an FYI. I took it off the backdoor as the doorframe was cracked in multiple places (quite a common problem)and I've fitted a tyre carrier.. What type did you use? I'm planning on doing the same, but my door opens downwards, because it's a sof-top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyRoverlander Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Mine is home-made . Doesn't matter that yours goes down, the only ones you can't use are the ones that attach to the back door so that when you open the door the carrier swings with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrix1688 Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Box of bits arrived all good and all there but after some mesuring and testing the origonal holes on my back door are to low, the tyre will foul on the drop ball hitch so the door wouldent close and the tyre will hit the bumperet and the door won't open fully, so i am going to put a plate over the origonal holes to hide the mass of bolts and fix the holder to the pannel above. I am pleased with the find £21.55 of Ebay nice and it's the one with bolt holes around the edge to go through the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotMan Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I made a half height side hinged door from a cut down 110 rear door that the glass had been smashed in. Added additional internal bracing, a shiny stainless steel capping and a Disco wheel carrier. Works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrix1688 Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 I made a half height side hinged door from a cut down 110 rear door that the glass had been smashed in. Added additional internal bracing, a shiny stainless steel capping and a Disco wheel carrier. Works well. Cool thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotMan Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Some pictures. You can just about make out the replacement steel framework. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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