Thread: Defender tyre change / jacking

You can get the adapter from Opposite Lock ($67). I think they may originally be a Dolium import. Alternatively, a hydraulic bottle jack is not too expensive.

touch wood I haven't had to change a tyre yet but I got myself the adapter for the highlift jack and have the jack mounted mounted horizontal across the back of the Defender (just remember to keep it greased/lubricated).

Jack Adaptor - Land Rover and Other

Defender Jack Mnt Horiz

not exactly cheap but sure is convienent

Thanks guys, just having a look at the OL website and have found what I need.

Just need some $$ for some new tyres now to make me real happy.

[QUOTE=rockyroad;1226326]I have a 2000 model 110 with the hideous Bridgestone duellers. I have had to change 3 tyres in the past month and am finding this a rather painfull venture.

Each time it seems to be a tube issue with no obvious punctures which makes me wonder if maybe all the tubes are at the end of their lifespan and are all giving in one at a time?



Interesting. I had five flat tyres in two off road (admittedly very rough) excursions. Same thing, tyre OK with tubes (some new ones) tearing at the valve. I think the tyre was moving so much under stress that it was pulling the valve. Anyway, replaced the standard with Maxxis mudders on steel tubeless rims and no more problems. I know some swear by the tubes, but......seems strange we have both had the same problem.

Rockyroad

I have had exactly the same experience with those tyres.
In all cases the tube was torn with no apparent reason.

The solution - change them to tubeless.
Why did they fit them with tubes in the first place?
Do they think it's a Landcruiser with split rims?

Regards
Scott

This thread has got me thinking...

Have people removed their standard jacks from their Defenders and replaced them with a High Lift Jack with the adaptor? I would think there is only the need for one or the other?

I currently do not own a High Lift as I have always considered them to be potentially quite dangerous. (Possibly no more dangerous than the standard jack.)

However, I am now thinking a High Lift would be far easier to change a tyre with the addition of the adaptor and a base plate.

Peoples comments and experience welcome...

Originally Posted by SVX37

This thread has got me thinking...

Have people removed their standard jacks from their Defenders and replaced them with a High Lift Jack with the adaptor? I would think there is only the need for one or the other?

I currently do not own a High Lift as I have always considered them to be potentially quite dangerous. (Possibly no more dangerous than the standard jack.)

However, I am now thinking a High Lift would be far easier to change a tyre with the addition of the adaptor and a base plate.

Peoples comments and experience welcome...

i dont have a high lift,,, i use a bottle jack on the diff,

i like a high lift used properly but i can see a prob with one on my car,,, because i have longer shocks it will have to jack the car up alot more ,, more then i would like, so i think thats a thing to consider

The tubes are tearing at the valve due to rotation of the tyre on the rim.

Off-road bikes have a solution:
Rim Lock / Bead Lock / Bead Stopper Installation on 4Strokes.com

To do this on your rims, you'd need a bead-lock:
[ame=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beadlock]Beadlock - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]