Rear wheel carrier recommendations?

[Tommy345]

https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...15346335536&set=pcb.976706279013101&source=49

AFN good stuff

 

[Charlie]

My Kaymar bumper came from http://www.outback-import.fr/fr, but as I say best to sit down before you read the quote.

 

[Knucklehead]

thanks for the offer warren. Kicking myself as sold my Kaymar bar before returning from OZ for next to nothing. Should have thrown it in the container.

Kaymar/ARB would be great but bit out of my budget and probably overkill for relatively short trips I take to the mainland and back.

Thinking one of the french bars suggested would probably do the job unless I can convince Geert to build me another one

And congratulations to Clive for getting his ARB bar under the nose of his misses. I am still trying to convince my better half the new tyres are cheap retreads...

Thanks all for replies.

Dave.

 

[Geert]

Dave, aren't there any small metal companies around that can build it fo you? Or a friend with a welder? You can order the bumper at frogs and order the spindles and latch on the internet. (Mine came from the USA, comp 4x4). I also ordered some gas struts for the swing outs on the internet.

 

[Knucklehead]

Yeah Geert, that is a possibility I will need to look into.
Might be the best way to get exactly what I want or come to yours in the middle of the night with some tools!

If you get a chance I might need to get some dimensions with regards the swing outs you made up for the wheel carrier/ladder. Any extra pics appreciated if you get a chance.

Cheers,
Dave.

 

[Geert]

Ha! Good luck! It is quite heavy and has a lot of bolts...

 

[Jon Wildsmith]

The frogs rear bumper weighs 40 kg, plus spindles and carrier which depending how you build them may not weigh much more than the OEM wheel carrier you'll take off.

 

[Knucklehead]

Jon, problem is I have no wheel carrier at all, just the usual VX plastic bits.
Can no longer carry spare as upped tyre size so looking at rear carrier options.

Warming to idea of building one myself. It's all Geert's fault....

 

[Geert]

 

[Knucklehead]

Geert, when you get a chance could you PM or post details of the carrier build and any other pics you have?
Thinking particularly of any dimensions for the section you created to attach the wheel if you remember them.

Help appreciated as usual...
Dave.

 

[clivehorridge]

And congratulations to Clive for getting his ARB bar under the nose of his misses. I am still trying to convince my better half the new tyres are cheap retreads. Dave.

All in the name of "safety" Dave , works every time (so far)...

 

[Tommy345]

The AFN twin swing out comes in at £1080 including VAT

 

[Knucklehead]

Now that is a good price for twin wheel carrier.
Frog Island have none of the rear bumpers Geert used. maybe more coming end of year, maybe not..

Thanks again for all suggestions.

Dave.

 

[Tommy345]

I can supply the same rear bumper that frogs are selling, I think I have one left

 

[Knucklehead]

Thanks tommy. If I decide to go the DIY way I'll give you a shout.

Dave.

 

[Saulens4x4]

I like this one made by https://www.facebook.com/4x4specialistengineering

 

[clivehorridge]

Nice!

I'll take another look at mine underneath, because I'd love a rear winch. But I don't think there's a way to get one in on the ARB version...

We'll see...

 

[Knucklehead]

That does look well Saulens. Been looking for a ladder instead of two wheel carriers.

 

[stumog]

Do like that rear bumper. What would the price be with out a spare wheel mount but the winch tray and ladder uncoated please delivered to the uk?

 

[Chris]

Rear winch is a brilliant thing to have. I used to use mine more than the front winch.