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Does anyone know if it`s possible convert my underslung spare to a rear mounted one (2nd gen)?
Cheers
Darran
Cheers
Darran
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Yes it is possible, you will need to put strengthening plates in the rear pillar to support the carrier, change the rear lights, move the no plate, and change the old reverse light no plate unit for the catch system for locking the carrier shut, plus on the rear slung carrier type a lot have a switch which opperates a light on the dash to tell you that the spare wheel carrier isn't locked into position, but not all have thisOriginally posted by Monk67Last edited by Wild Thing; 18 October 2006, 19:01.If it aint broke dont fix it -
Gary, is that all written in one long sentence to get the idea across that it is possible, but is a total pain in the arse, perchance?
What about just bolting an empty plastic cover on the back? It would look the same but without all that work.Comment
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Sounds like a good option, like it lolOriginally posted by Sancho
If it aint broke dont fix itComment
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I wuz looking to do the same thing but it all seems a load of work for not much gain, I know, try changing an underslung spare at 11.oo at night in the pouring rain! (isn't that what the RAC are for??)
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I think the issue is more to do with fitting towbars and being out of the way and easy to get at when offroadingOriginally posted by warbirdI wuz looking to do the same thing but it all seems a load of work for not much gain, I know, try changing an underslung spare at 11.oo at night in the pouring rain! (isn't that what the RAC are for??)If it aint broke dont fix itComment
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Another member of the 'A' teamComment
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Yup, the reason for moving the spare is down to it preventing me fitting the crossmember of the towbar.Comment
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Oh Nuts, i got thre same tow bar as you so i'm going to have the same probs,
i thought someone fitted this bar that had an underslung? i want a rear mounted eventually cos i like the look but cant afford it yet
Too young to die and too old to give a tossComment
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There was someone posted a reply earlier saying he`d fitted his, but was very tight, I`m gonna keep the spare in the car, i`ll have to make some kind of frame and cover for it though.Originally posted by ian619Oh Nuts, i got thre same tow bar as you so i'm going to have the same probs,
i thought someone fitted this bar that had an underslung? i want a rear mounted eventually cos i like the look but cant afford it yetComment
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I had mine in the back for ages, it was a bl00dy pain keep takeing it out to get something else in, only took it off to underseal and then did'nt do that either (yet) I thought of makeing a rear carrier that fixes to the tow bar but aint worked that one out yet,Too young to die and too old to give a tossComment
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Ehhh? I got a towbar and a 33" x 12.5" mud terrain tyre tucked in under there!Originally posted by Monk67
Mind you...a 2" body lift helps hide the tyre!Last edited by laser_jock99; 18 October 2006, 23:53.Comment
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search is a wonderful thing... I am sure Bundubasher asked for this a while back...Comment
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