Hybrid_From_Hell Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I have had an idea mulling around in my sad and warped little mind for a while now....no...its legal I am thinking of a new antitheft product, I have various versions but now having sorted the current project out (Gas ram bonnet opers for 90s ) need to see if this can be made bought at a keen price and to be of value. Spare wheel anti theft unit. I have been mulling this for sometime, today I had a friend Marc advise me he has known of 5 wheel nicked in the last week off Defenders / 90s ...and to extractus digitas lol So, please can anyone who has a rear tailgate / door mounted spare wheel send me pics please, I am trying to make one that will fit everything from say a Matec to a LR Genuine. This thread will be a moving thread as I look at options, but the finer details should there be a tea leaf reading won't help them understand the anti breakin items built into it .. So, pics please Please when you post up advise of Wheel rim type Tyre size Carrier type If I need more info then again for security I'll PM those concerned, but feel free to add ideas etc. As with all my products the idea is to make something BETTER than the average to good DIYer could make, and at a price that generates "Well I COULD make that but to be honest not bothering as cheap price and better than I can do" sort of thing Post up ideas trhoughts etc ! and pics ! Oh and I'll need a name, must be Xcess - 'Something' !.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Can do photos of the standard pre td5 rear carrier in next few days, also have a later carrier but not on vehicle too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Sounds a good idea, so I take it as well as locking the wheel to the carrier you will be doing something to protect/secure the carrier hinge bolts? Also possibly the hinge to body bolts? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrr47 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I assume your idea will work with bonnet mounted spares as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejparrott Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Any good? 235/85/16 Grey Mod Britpart/Bearmach carrier, originally locked by catch on bottom pivot, modified to use tailgate catch. Doesn't open with door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I've got a locking wheel nut on mine. Do these not work ? Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Excess to Spare, Excess-Spare... some other word play on the fact that excess implies spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I've got a locking wheel nut on mine. Do these not work ? Mo I presume it to stop a swing away wheel carrier being unbolted with the wheel locked on it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 No, reading above that's not the case Stephen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 another option Mo is to have a barely legal tire as your spare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 ^^^^^ Saucer of milk for Mr wabbit. ....meow lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 ... Or no spare tyre at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Home made carrier useing early door hanger with a 285/75x16 on it. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakmaster Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Then you put a padlock though the Antiluce / Dropcatch and its all secure (and the rear door) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 5 secs with big bolt cutters is whats happening if thats the deterent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakmaster Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 The problem is you will find it very hard to stop a thief who is determined, and if you make it as close to thief proof as possible, it is a real ball-ache, to lock it up and open-up again. I think most of us have to take some comfort in simply deterring the opportunist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 5 secs with big bolt cutters is whats happening if thats the deterent So they are just chopping the studs that hold the wheel on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Let's face it, it's not a big job to hack the whole back door off, wheel and all, if they're determined. I guess it's more about deterring the opportunist with a spanner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 265/75r16 on OEM boost alloy, Mantec wheel carrier, 02 onwards door. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcock Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 So what's wrong with a good quality chain & padlock with a wheel cover to hide it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Sorry to digress - but Scott - your 90 is glorious ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Yeah I thought so too I just have a keynut on the wheel carrier , as with the wheels between batt grinders , bolt croppers , and batt rattle guns I think there is only so much you can do ... cheers Steveb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_pete Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 You just need enough to make them move on. Tip the risk up a bit more. Excess wheel guard ? Most theft I believe is some oik with opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yalan Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Have a vanlock on mine holding wheel to carrier. Better than nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 That's very neat Yalan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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