spare wheel hanger 3rd gen

[trev1968]

can the pins on the wheel hanger be removed ? or is it a case of just squirting in lube to stop it rusting solid ??

[Growler]

If you look closely at the hinged section you should find a couple of small holes to squirt the grease in to

[TonyN]

don't go to mad, 50% of the 3rd gens i see people moan cos the carrier is loose and rattles, the other half are tight, most people prefer it the latter after freeing it up!

[si tate]

don't go to mad, 50% of the 3rd gens i see people moan cos the carrier is loose and rattles, the other half are tight, most people prefer it the latter after freeing it up!

Ye a few times mine has hit me in the back because i was on a slight tilt. "f**kin hurts too".
Must remember to start using the pin on the hinge.

[trev1968]

found the hole to put in lube bit small so got the drill out it has now a 6mm hole in it all free and can open it without givin ma self another hernia thanks guys for the info

[HERCULES2691]

Rattling spare wheel hanger?

don't go to mad, 50% of the 3rd gens i see people moan cos the carrier is loose and rattles, the other half are tight, most people prefer it the latter after freeing it up!

Does anyone know an easy fix for the above as it's driving me nuts. Would quite happily have a really stiff one but the better half greased it. Any suggestions?

[Black Sheep]

Does anyone know an easy fix for the above as it's driving me nuts. Would quite happily have a really stiff one but the better half greased it. Any suggestions?

I 2nd this request. Done 400 miles with no stereo and the spare wheel carrier noise. Still hear it 4 weeks after the drive lol