Maverik Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Hello people. I've been carrying my spare in the rear of my 90 for some months now and i didn't realise until yesterday when I managed to get a heap of bikes in there just how much flippin space its actually taking up, so got to decide on a place for the spare. I'm running 265 75 R16 which aren't small wheels, I've looked at the bonnet option, I think it would fit, but not ideal due to weight and depth. I had a swing away carrier on the truck when i got it, but was pretty unimpressed at how it fitted up to the truck, having to drill holes in body cappings etc... which has put me off wanting to bolt another one of similar design. I've spotted this one from Allisport My link and really like the design of it, its simple, robust and independent of the back door and body. The problem for me is this thing costs a fortune!, does anyonw know of similar but alternatives to this at all? Cheers Mav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 There is another crossmember mounted one, Frogs island do/used to sell them. Cant see them on their site, but I imagine they arent cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litch Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 There are several versions of that type of carrier available but as you have already pointed out, they cost quite a bit. I think it is down to the engineering required as it hinges on a single point, conventional ones have multiple attachement points and are therefore lighter & simpler to construct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy V8 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 i've got a gen LR swing away on mine and the got a 35/12.5/15 mounted on it and believe me that weighs quite a bit. Mantec sell a good one,but go through a franchised dealer like "Frogs" and i think they're about £240. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerboy_y2k Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 i've got a gen LR swing away on mine and the got a 35/12.5/15 mounted on it and believe me that weighs quite a bit. Mantec sell a good one,but go through a franchised dealer like "Frogs" and i think they're about £240. the genuine parts one is made by mantec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litch Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Going a bit now. The original question was asking for alternative manufacturers of the type that bolt to the crossmember only and have no upper support, they avoid drilling the body / capping but cost three times as much as the 'normal' type (like the Mantec or WH ones). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yalan Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Anything out of the ordinary is very expensive. http://nakatanenga-tours.de/shop/article_RRHNAHI/Reserveradträger-NEU-Defender-ab-MY-2002.html?shop_param=cid%3D4%26aid%3DRRHNAHI%26 or http://www.kaymar.com.au/pdf/Defender%20spare%20wheel%20carrier.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Try PM-ing D3DPE on here, he will be bale to let you know what he had on his 90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Have a search on here. Someone bought the hinge that the allisport one uses and then made their own version. I intend to do the same for mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom1809 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 i spotted that one ebay this after noon, ive started my own version of it for my needs will post up once its done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 i spotted that one ebay this after noon, ive started my own version of it for my needs will post up once its done What hinge are you using? I've been looking for a UK supplier of a similar hinge to the Allisport one, but cant find anyone that sells it over here. (seems silly to pay transatlantic postage prices if i can find it in the UK). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 I reckon you would soon get fed up with opening that Allisport carrier before opening the rear door/tailgate & the protruding end will definitly get walked into while the carrier is open for access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymorris Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 hello it was Paul Humphreys that bought the hinge here the hinge is a good bit of kit and I think it was about £40 delivered to his door Cheers Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 hello it was Paul Humphreys that bought the hinge here the hinge is a good bit of kit and I think it was about £40 delivered to his door Cheers Gary Thats a good thread and what gave me the desire to try and build something similar. I've found the hinge here: http://www.atozfabrication.com/store/Tire-Carrier-Swingout-Heavy-Duty-Hinge-Kit.html and here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/swing-out-tire-carrier-hinge-rockcrawler-jeep-CJ-YJ-TJ-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2eb4c7db67QQitemZ200601492327QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Just wondered if i could find it cheaper in the UK, but seems not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymorris Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Hello No I don't think anybody in the uk sells them , I wondered about buying 10 no and then selling them on here or ebay , thought you might get a discount and cheaper postage Cheers Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Hello No I don't think anybody in the uk sells them , I wondered about buying 10 no and then selling them on here or ebay , thought you might get a discount and cheaper postage Cheers Gary Mucking around on ebay last night and i found these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250812429239&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT They dont look quite such heavy duty, but i've bought a pair to see what they are like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS888 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Start with this axle Then get bearings, and a piece of DOM for a pivot. Job done, probably under 30 quid all in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 To me, £44 ish looks pretty good value for that type of hinge. Remember it runs on bearings so will not wear & rattle like a plain hinge. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Some expensive options, but anything well engineered allways is. Is there mileage in beefing up the door to take the weight of the wheel? Never carried a wheel on the back door myself, so not sure what all the problems are. I know a landrover wheel is very heavy though.... Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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