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I prefer the look of an under-slung spare wheel. If a vehicle has the spare on the back is it easy to remove and put underneath? Will it potentially leave tell-tale marks of where it was?
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I would imagine that if the truck was origionally specced as a rear mounted spare, you won't have the winch mechanism and so on that is required to hod it in position underneath. There's a few people selling/breaking on ebay at the moment who kight be able to help with that.Originally posted by Libby
Also, you'll have a blanking plate in the middle of the tailgate. That piece obviously isn't there in underslung spare models. Might be worth buying a new tailgate?
And, don't forget the holes left in the rear corner bodywork when the backet has been taken off.It just does, OK? -
So really the best option is to buy one with wheel under already? These don't seem too common though.... Any major reasons why?Comment
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I would say so, yes. I guess the little Japs preferred the wheel on the back! Personally, I prefer the back uncluttered, like you obviously do. BUT, it wouldn't put me off buying one if everything else was as I wanted...Originally posted by Libby
I would also have a bit of trouble getting in to the boot area on mine, if I had to swing the wheel out of the way and then drop the door down. It would mean a long walk round the truck to load it up.., and I don't do long walks!!!
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I may be wrong but I think it's the 3.0 Surfs that are harder to find without the rear mounted spare. 2.4s, loads of them about.Comment
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If that is right, Vince, then...... why??Originally posted by BUSHWHACKER
AFAIK, they all came with the same size wheels/tyres, so it can't be anything to do with that...
Odd!!!It just does, OK?Comment
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Must admit that this is a fairly big reason why I'd like it underneath. I'll be using the boot a lot to get tools ect out, and I can see me getting a bit p***** off with swinging the wheel out the way each time..... and also I can see that the boot will be left down a lot of the time, so the wheel could get in the way?Originally posted by dave.j.robboI would also have a bit of trouble getting in to the boot area on mine, if I had to swing the wheel out of the way and then drop the door down. It would mean a long walk round the truck to load it up.., and I don't do long walks!!!Comment
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Originally posted by dave.j.robbo
Dunno, maybe it's just a popularity thing 'cos all the other 4X4/suv manfacturers were all fitting their spare wheels on the back, about the same time as the 3.0 litre Surf was introduced.
But hey, I could be typing b******s!
oh, by the way.....Hi Libby!
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If you mean you'll be driving with the tailgate down, then the rear mounted spare WILL be a problem. But then again, you won't have a number plate on show either, so.........Originally posted by Libby
And Vince... What on earth are you saying????? You might be talking b******s?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
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...So am I going to have a hard job finding a 3.0 with the wheel under-slungthen?
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Originally posted by dave.j.robboIf you mean you'll be driving with the tailgate down, then the rear mounted spare WILL be a problem. But then again, you won't have a number plate on show either, so.........
And Vince... What on earth are you saying????? You might be talking b******s?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
Been out in the sun too much this weekend, blingin' up the new car!Comment
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Sounds that way!!!Originally posted by Libby ...So am I going to have a hard job finding a 3.0 with the wheel under-slungthen?It just does, OK?Comment
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sounds good...., no, I meant when its parked up!!Originally posted by dave.j.robbo
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Found a couple not too far from you, one in Southampton (the first one) and another near Yeovil (sixth one down). both 3.0 with under slung spares.
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Originally posted by dave.j.robbo
Never that let fact put me off driving round with loads hanging out the back!!Comment
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