Dual spare wheel carriers for LandCruiser
Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 at 11:35
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Member - Kevin B1 (WA)
Have just been through the process of getting prices for a duel spare wheel carrier for the 76 Cruiser. All around the $3000 mark and I can't justify spending that amount of money to carry one extra spare when only needed a couple of times a year. When I had the Navara duel cab D22 I designed a carrier that fitted into the tow hitch and carried the second spare sitting in the middle of the tail
gate. When I needed to open up the back I simply removed a lynch pin, pulled out a locking pin and the wheel folded down and turned under the rear of the vehicle to lay flat on the ground. To replace, the wheel is lifted by means of a lifting arm and pivoted back into position and the locking pin replaced. The whole process takes around 5-10 seconds to perform and does not impede access to the rear of the vehicle. When a second spare is not needed the whole device is removed from the tow bar simply by removing the tow bar pin and as it is not a large item can be easily stored away. I am now in the process of making one up for the 76 Series but this one will sit directly behind the spare on the back door and I hope to have it almost completed today and hope this one works as
well as the last. Should patent the design LOL as they are a much cheaper substitute.
Reply By: Member - Ray B (WA) - Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 at 13:43
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 at 13:43
Hi Kevin I have a 76 as
well and I,m going to put the extra spare on the roofrack the bracket you are talking about sounds okay but wont it be putting too much weight past the rear axle and make the 76 sag in the rear which they seem to be prone to...
Cheers Ray
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Follow Up By: Member - Kevin B1 (WA) - Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 at 16:44
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 at 16:44
Yes, I did take that into consideration but am sure that will not be a problem at all. All the weight is supported by the tow hitch, it doesn't hang out the back so there would be much less weight than the ball weight of say a camper trailer. I also have tried the spare on the roof rack and I will never bother with that again. The reason is the amount of room it takes and trying to work around it is a real pain, it's just not practical and worth the effort. I know what you mean with the rear springs on the 76, I fitted Firestone air bags and they have solved the problem also improved the ride off road as
well, you have to be carefull they are not over inflated as it can cause stress on the chassis. They only need about 15 PSI and do a great job
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Reply By: Member - Doug T (NT) - Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 at 16:06
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 at 16:06
Did you
check K&N , Ihave had one for about 4 years,
well made unit .
19 Catalano Rd,
Canning Vale
Western Australia 6155
Ph 9456 4480
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Follow Up By: Member - lyndon NT - Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 at 17:15
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 at 17:15
Thanks Doug, You have just made me depressed! Wished I have seen that design before I bought my kaymar and made and out board carrier on one side :-(
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Follow Up By: Member - lyndon NT - Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 at 17:17
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 at 17:17
Though on a brighter note I have added the link to my favorites, this way I can purchase one for my new 4x4 when my current Troopy wears out around 2025.
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Reply By: Member - Andrew L (QLD) - Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 at 20:06
Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 at 20:06
Mate, I have 1 of those towbar mounted pivoting spare wheel carriers sitting in my shed. Even got a photo of it somewhere. Should sell it 1 day, as I have never used it. It came with a dual cab I bought back in about 1998.
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Follow Up By: Member - Kevin B1 (WA) - Friday, Mar 12, 2010 at 10:51
Friday, Mar 12, 2010 at 10:51
Thought I had invented something, looks like someone beat me to it.
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