Retro fit a spare wheel carrier

[Andy1969]

My surf has the spare wheel underneath the body, I would like to fit a rear mounted carrier. Has anyone done this if so how hard is the job and will I also need a new tailgate due to the numberplate position Thanks

[stormforce]

My surf has the spare wheel underneath the body, I would like to fit a rear mounted carrier. Has anyone done this if so how hard is the job and will I also need a new tailgate due to the numberplate position Thanks

Hi Andy.yes it can be done but with a lot of work.you will first have to re-inforce the rear pillar to take the wieght of the carrier and you will wanting to find a tailgate from a surf that has the rear spare wheel carrier also and then you will have to do something with your reversing lights aswell.
if you scroll to the bottom of this page there is some threads about this

[andrewlee31]

you could allways throw one on a roof rack, arb do a full length one that looks smart