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desired_affect *
Joined: 01 Apr 2010 Posts: 49 Location: ipswich
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Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 10:14 Post subject: Where to hang my spare tyre |
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Finally got a spare tyre for my sj but I'm having problems on where to hang it. The back door now has the lights on it so I cant hang it there with out a lot of bother moving them which I don't want to do.
My other option I was thinking about was the bonnet, was just wondering on peoples thoughts on this??
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zocko *******
Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Posts: 1438 Location: Southampton
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Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 11:49 Post subject: |
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itll make it difficult to open the bonnet if you need to, what about the roof or even up on the side willys style? _________________ the car in front is a toyota...
the car pulling it out of the mud is a suzuki |
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Joined: 01 Apr 2010 Posts: 49 Location: ipswich
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Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 13:35 Post subject: |
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Little worried on the roof with the weight and it wanting to tip, I've not lifted the car or widened it's a axles in any way.
Will have to look where on the side would be secure enough to hold it.
I was thinking if I put it in the bonnet I would just get a land rover bonnet lift to stand it open. |
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 19:16 Post subject: |
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no body else got any input on this? |
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WESTINI **
Joined: 25 Sep 2011 Posts: 63 Location: Doncaster
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 16:31 Post subject: |
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back seat? |
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 18:11 Post subject: |
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Would rather keep it out side as chainsaws and other sharp things go in the back and don't fancy ruining the tyre also I have a large ammo crate bolted down already in the back. |
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Joined: 01 Apr 2010 Posts: 49 Location: ipswich
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:44 Post subject: |
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no other ideas?
ive already moved the rear speakers into a box ive created for the roof, the big ammo box is already bolted down in the back, the high lift jack is mounted to the dog cage.
the only thing im worried about bonnet mounting the spare is if its legal or not. |
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2old2tired2scared Lifetime member
Joined: 06 Jul 2010 Posts: 357 Location: glos
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:32 Post subject: |
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Wow! Got some weight on her already.
Can't you put the spare back where it was on the rear door, move the number plate & carry the fuel on the spare piggyback style
like they carry pushbikes on a rack? Those square no.plates are ok & dont use much space.
Just a thought.
Personally, I would think bonnet mounting might restrict visibility but thats just me. |
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desired_affect *
Joined: 01 Apr 2010 Posts: 49 Location: ipswich
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 14:36 Post subject: |
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The problem is all the lights would need moving aswell as the number plate, I couldn't piggyback the jerry can of the spare or my boat wouldn't get close enough to go on the tow bar and I think I would have the same problem if I put the spare on the back the boat wouldn't get close enough to hitch up. And I already have a tow bar bike rack that the jerry can just gives me enough space for bikes |
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2old2tired2scared Lifetime member
Joined: 06 Jul 2010 Posts: 357 Location: glos
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 1:00 Post subject: |
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Crikey! Not so simple then.
I was going to suggest you sacrifice your rear view & hang the spare off centre just higher with the jerry next to it- if you're towing you're used to driving van style with mirrors anyway. However, the extra weight especially not centred might not do your rear door many favours.
You could sling the spare in the boat but thats no help most of the time
Have to admit Im completely flummoxed |
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 9:04 Post subject: |
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Yeah I reckon I might have to run with out one then and hope if I ever get a flat I'm close enough some one can run the spare out to me lol |
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2old2tired2scared Lifetime member
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 23:32 Post subject: |
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If you dont do long journeys thats probably the answer. You're def not a virgo tho if you can go out without being prepared for every eventuality.....lol
I guess you'll have to make it optional & fling it in the back when you are most likely to need it, cant imagine you combine ammo & chainsaws too often!
Slightly off topic-Iwas told that some vehicle manufacturers no longer supply a spare wheel as standard, something about safety reasons & spares not cutting the mustard! If thats the case, how do you come off with the AA/Rac etc if you have a puncture? DO they trot off & get it fixed/replaced? |
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Tallbike ***
Joined: 11 Jan 2011 Posts: 180 Location: Eastbourne
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 13:07 Post subject: |
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I've been thinking about this for a couple of days now... I don't think you have much option other than leave it at home or put it on the bonnet, if you can live with the restricted forward view. _________________ Driving a 99' Vitara JX 4U2...
Now in black
2" body lift & 2" suspension lift
31" MT tyres
Matching trailer being built from a 5 door Vit, watch this space! |
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2old2tired2scared Lifetime member
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 0:13 Post subject: |
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You were supposed to be thinkin about sump gaskets! |
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Tallbike ***
Joined: 11 Jan 2011 Posts: 180 Location: Eastbourne
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:43 Post subject: |
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^ Yeah thanks mate! In the middle of sump gasket job right now.... lots of swearing and cursing but no claret spilt yet! B*st*rd car! Lol! _________________ Driving a 99' Vitara JX 4U2...
Now in black
2" body lift & 2" suspension lift
31" MT tyres
Matching trailer being built from a 5 door Vit, watch this space! |
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