Defender and County 110 Tray back/Ute thread ...

[Tikirocker]

All hail Tray Backs and Utes ... if you've got one, post up pics. :)

1985 County 110 ...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/649.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/650.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/651.jpg


Simon.

[windsock]

Hey Simon,

Good to have a spot just for traybacks or as we call them here in NZ, flatdecks.

Mine from a year or so ago. A few subtle changes since - black disco rims and 235/85 bighorn tyres, mid-mounted winch under the front of the flatdeck and a few bar changes. Lost the camera so no latest snaps...

When I first got the truck a few years ago - it's a 1984 110. Since been a few changes and many good trips out and about.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/644.jpg

The flatdeck like you won't normally see...
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/645.jpg

Ice was falling off the tower this day... great things about the single cab - the heater doen't need to heat much to be effective... :D
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/646.jpg

Firewood trip - black wattle from the flood plains.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/647.jpg

Stretching out after OME spring and shock job.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/648.jpg

[Tikirocker]

Thanks for posting up mate ... great looking truck. Is that a home made Snorkel also?

Simon.

[windsock]

Hey Simon,

yes, the snorkel is out of 3 inch exhaust tube mig'ed up from mandrel bends capped with a safari cap. Hot dipped to stop the rot from setting in. Too many river crossings to be without it.

Your truck is a beaut too. Good to see the custom cut 'n tuck. There've been many times I think a double cab would be great to own. Many times also I am glad it is just wife and I can fit in the single cab. :D

Cheers,

Phil

[Bundalene]

Here are a few pics of our daughters 130 trayback sort of.




http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/5451/nov2009218.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/nov2009218.jpg/)




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Heaps of info on the build below.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutorials/88257-bundalenes-daughters-130-repair-job.html


Erich

[dullbird]

hahahahah something wrong with that title you said defender tray backs and posted a pick of a county :p:D

[Yorkshire_Jon]

I think mine just about counts.... At least it is classed as a commercial:D

[The ho har's]

our's
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/271.jpg

with camper on

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/1089.jpg

out and about camping

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/272.jpg

Mrs hh:angel:

[Tikirocker]

hahahahah something wrong with that title you said defender tray backs and posted a pick of a county :p:D

The County is the original Deefer mate .... there are plenty of County's in the "Show us your Deefer" thread as well. I think we all understand what goes on here. ;)

Simon.

[cucinadio]

our's
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/271.jpg

with camper on

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/1089.jpg

out and about camping

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/272.jpg

Mrs hh:angel:


SHOW OFF!!!...........:p..............:D

[dullbird]

The County is the original Deefer mate .... there are plenty of County's in the "Show us your Deefer" thread as well. I think we all understand what goes on here. ;)

Simon.

hahahahah but it still not a defender mate;)....its all good I was only pulling your leg:p

[easo]

Sally Anne
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/659.jpg

[dullbird]

Sally ann's looking like she needs a bit of chequer plate there easo:)

[The ho har's]

DB must be a wannabe fender Ute owner as she likes posting here doesn't she;):D

Mrs hh:angel:

[austastar]

Hi,
the pic has been posted before - we were testing the fit of the Innovan.
Hope to order one in the next few weeks.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/595.jpg

cheers

[dullbird]

DB must be a wannabe fender Ute owner as she likes posting here doesn't she;):D

Mrs hh:angel:

Nearly bought one, we were seriously thinking about a hi-cap at one stage...I like them always have done..such a practical vehicle.

is that a satisfactory answer mrsHH;)

[DeeJay]

Here is my "85 Trayback ay work & play..:)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/575.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/576.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/577.jpg

[The ho har's]

Nearly bought one, we were seriously thinking about a hi-cap at one stage...I like them always have done..such a practical vehicle.

is that a satisfactory answer mrsHH;)


well you are a defender lover so I supose so:D;)


Mrs hh:angel:

[windsock]

hahahahah something wrong with that title you said defender tray backs and posted a pick of a county :p:D

Hmm, if anything the title should be "One-ten, County and Defender traybacks", to better reflect the range. Mine is just a humble old One-ten, not a county... No flash graphics and townie seats for me ;) :p

[Tikirocker]

Wow ... some really great set ups being shown here, keep em coming! My plan is to get a custom rag top made for the tray on the County, get some hoops made up so we can kip in the back when touring. Plan will be to make the tray an informal camper for swag/sleeping bags and use the back seat area of the dual cab for fridge and lock up storage.

Simon.

[Benny_IIA]

here's mine.

99 td5 110 tray back. with a few mod's:D.......

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/1142.jpg

[Tikirocker]

Wicked truck Benny ... love the bar work, I intend to do the same with my own. :BigThumb:

Simon.

[dickyjoe]

Hey All,

She's off the road at present but enter the Mongol...

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt233/dickyjoe/Land%20Rovers/1984%20110%20Trayback/ebay1.jpg

1984 4.4 Litre V8 4 Speed, Megasquirt EFI via Thor manifold, Thomas PTO winch, endless air via york compressor, 160litres LPG, 80 litres petrol, 3 seats, no ac, no power steer!

[Tikirocker]

Got my truck rego'd at last yesterday and took it for our first off road trek this morning ... got the boots dusty for the first time up along Hassans Walls. Can't help but add a few more pics ... I also failed to give a basic list of running gear and specs.

Worked P76 4.4 V8 ... Edlebrock manifold et al
Dual Fuel LPG/Petrol
Dual Batteries
2" lift
Sals diff.

Due to the new plates I may have to change the trucks name to Big D. :D



https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1323.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/855.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/315.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/381.jpg

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https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/314.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/384.jpg

Cheers, Simon.

[dickyjoe]

sweet ride

[uninformed]

a pic of mine when it was clean :( dont know how to make it come up on the screen

Serg

[The ho har's]

a pic of mine when it was clean :( dont know how to make it come up on the screen

Serg

To make pics big use Photobucket or something similar...there are plenty of photo hosting sites out there;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[windsock]

a pic of mine when it was clean :( dont know how to make it come up on the screen

Serg

Pic works fine as an attachment. Thats some nice articulation Serg, no doubt the set up is more than a few degrees from stock. What have you done?

Cheers,

Phil

[uninformed]

Pic works fine as an attachment. Thats some nice articulation Serg, no doubt the set up is more than a few degrees from stock. What have you done?

Cheers,

Phil

FRONT
Kings 210lb fronts +2-3 over stock at ride height (settled to about 2, its a 300tdi with steel tube winch bar and milemaker hyd winch up front)
koni 80 series + 2 travel fronts
Haultech slotted bushes at axle. (have just replaced these with stock as they were flogged out, but put super pro at chassis end...will have to flex it to see how it compares)
equippe longer bumpstops

REAR
kings250lb rears +2-3 over stock ride height (settled to about +2, alloy tray that weighs bugger all, but I do tow 90% of the time....1.8t:o)
Koni Merc front truck shocks 12 inch travel....(not using it all because of springs and shock mounts...MUST DO THESE ASAP!!!!:()
equippe longer bumpstops (still need to raise the shock mount so shock doesnt top out)

retained springs, longer brake lines, double carden front prop shaft.

I have also just fitted super pro bushes at chassis end of TA and chassis end of A frame, stock rubber at axle end of TA and MR Automotive "maxidrive" extended ball joint...

once I have done rear shock mounts I will flex and take pics to see the difference.

cheers,
Serg

[vnx205]

Traybacks are for putting things on -
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/


and still be able to get to interesting places -
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

so that you can camp in comfort away from the great unwashed. :p
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[The ho har's]

[QUOTE=vnx205;1376406]Traybacks are for putting things on -
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/


and still be able to get to interesting places -

so that you can camp in comfort away from the great unwashed. :p
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

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Was wondering when you were going to post;):D

Mrs hh:angel:

[isuzurover]

Traybacks are for putting things on -
http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/7/16/2005444/Trayon1.JPG


and still be able to get to interesting places -
http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/7/16/2005444/Trayon%20Victoria.jpg

so that you can camp in comfort away from the great unwashed. :p
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

For a minute there I thought you had stolen Offender90's trayon!

[vnx205]

For a minute there I thought you had stolen Offender90's trayon!

No. Going by the serial number stamped into the new ones at the Bateman's Bay Leisure/Pleasure/Camping/Caravanning etc Show, there are about 730 of them out there somewhere. Mine is number 247.

[dullbird]

I love trayons... I think they are a great idea.

and they still go everywhere too.

remember this man with the camper:p (aka Alan i did get that right didn't I:))

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/251.jpg

[Sly]

Tray backs are for taking family and stuff out there for adventure. ps the dogs a ring in !.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=31296&stc=1&d=1290599563
K I S S works well, but have you ever tried to buy a square bucket ?.

[towe0609]

I have just bought this 1999 td5 130. I haven't seen it yet (in person) - pick up this friday.

I'm very nervous - never spent that much money without eye-balling something before, but it has only done 24,000km - and hopefully has spent a lot of time in the shed!

[dromader driver]

towe,

I saw that one in just trucks and thought it would be a good buy. Is it an ex nsw RFS truck or CFA??
The aviation support group at Gosford had one to provide quick reaction helicopter support with two 44's of jet A1 on the back.

:angel:

[The ho har's]

I have just bought this 1999 td5 130. I haven't seen it yet (in person) - pick up this friday.

I'm very nervous - never spent that much money without eye-balling something before, but it has only done 24,000km - and hopefully has spent a lot of time in the shed!


we bought ours sight un eye-balled..is that a word:D..Put it on a car carrier to Qld, if it is anything like our Ex CFA it will have a full service history and well looked after;)

[windsock]

Just recently got given a camera by the wife for our anniversary so I can now post some pics of the truck as this morning...

In the play zone... fishing & swimming area. Water temp was at a nice fresh 16 deg C this morning and I sighted two large trout but they were not taking anything I had in the lure box... fish for another day.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1243.jpg

Doing what it does do well... approx 500kg of hardwood (Kanuka) pulled from the river and destined for the winter firewood stack... polyair airbags were at 22psi. Winch is currently mid-mounted but only goes out the rear but the plans are laid for the rope to be accessible out both ends... 235/85/16 Bighorns on unaltered disco rims. Plain basic honest old truck.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1244.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1245.jpg

[PBob]

Here's my 110 Ute Back...

[windsock]

Here's my 110 Ute Back...

yes, I liked what I saw when you posted other pictures up in your "1969 onto 2010 (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/113271-1969-onto-2010-a.html)" thread... nice work.

[PBob]

Oh dear - thought that I might fool you! :twisted: :D:D

[windsock]

Oh dear - thought that I might fool you! :twisted: :D:D

I did wonder if you were trying... :D :twisted:

[Nero]

Well I has some actual photo's now

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/682.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/683.jpg

So I know what colour it is! still haven't got the vehicle yet when relying on mates freights rates you have to be a little patient it also has to stop raining so a truck can get to it to pick it up.

[bcj]

Here's Rudey,been thinking bout getting a wagon lately but remembered why I need a ute when Little Red got a flat down the back last week

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/5995/027kqa.jpg

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/3440/039qbe.jpg

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/3578/049vk.jpg


He's pretty standard, just polyair's, rear swaybar, c/d, uhf ,ARB bar & some blue hoses. Wearing xzl shoes

Brett
110 300tdi

[Scott]

My Dec 01 130 with Obieco tray, bull bar and warn winch. The only other changes are old man emu shocks all round. Will probably sell it in about 12 months time to get a new one hopefully. The best farm truck you can buy, will carry a good load and with full time 4x4 you have traction all the time. As a farmer I drive off road every day. Visitors in cruisers have to get out and put their hubs in when its wet and real pain if you are already stuck.
Cheers Scott

[Scott]

Forgot to mention the tyres. Mickey Thompson ATZ 235/85 . They are only 30% offroad but I cannot fault them. I will be putting another set on when these are worn out in another 20K.

[vnx205]

bjc

Do you know if that tray was an original fitting on your Defender?

It appears to be identical to mine, but I had always wondered if my tray had been on another vehicle. There were painted and unpainted bit in the supports underneath that suggested it had been on a different vehicle and I could rub the tyres on the ribs under the tray when the axles were all crossed up. Does yours do that? I suppose that has more to do with the supporting cross rails than the tray.

[bcj]

looks like original fitted triple m tray,I'm second owner -had it for 3 years, sold new from Casino in '96, 94my, 95 compliance (dealership now gone). Front mount has bit of flat bar welded between uprights that's not painted rest of mounts made from angle with bit cut outa rear to allow spare to fit up under tray- look like a standard fitting kit. Got different rear bump stops and sway bar which limits travel a bit, bump stops touch diff when I got 1t on and ute sits level, they will still allow some more upward movement as they compress-someone mentioned they're off a tojo
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/3853/298nh.jpg

Brett
110 300tdi

[vnx205]

Your spare fits under the tray? :eek:
Do you have any photos of the space where the spare tyre fits? Maybe your whole tray is higher off the chassis than mine.

[austastar]

Your spare fits under the tray? :eek:
Do you have any photos of the space where the spare tyre fits? Maybe your whole tray is higher off the chassis than mine.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/882.jpg

more info here (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/85421-trying-get-my-head-round-things.html#post1289426)
cheers

[bcj]

vnx205,
my spare's under rear, snuggley between tray rails, ontop off fuel tank -only a 7.50r16 will fit though :)
reckon by looking at photo my tray might be an inch or so higher off chassis than yours- will post pic. tomorrow
Brett
110 300tdi

[bcj]

couldn't live without my rope boxes- amazing what you can fit in them ,not much room in single cab- though you can still fit a rifle (60cm barrel) behind the seat
Brett
110 300tdi

[bcj]

200mm top of fuel tank body mount to underside of tray (7.50r16) You need enough overhang to slide spare out to drop down, bit harder to replace

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/1917/001grj.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/2712/004njj.jpg

Brett
110300tdi

[vnx205]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/882.jpg

more info here (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/85421-trying-get-my-head-round-things.html#post1289426)
cheers

Very neat job, but a 110 doesn't have as much room there as a 130. :)

[vnx205]

200mm top of fuel tank body mount to underside of tray (7.50r16) You need enough overhang to slide spare out to drop down, bit harder to replace


http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/927/011ob.jpg


Brett
110300tdi

Those two rails that run the length of the tray must be a lot wider apart than mine. I have only 600mm between the rails and the tyre is something like 780mm diameter.

I have about 175mm between the underside of the tray and those mount beside the fuel tank that the filter attaches to.

I am reluctant to raise the tray because it will raise the CG of the camper and will make it just that much harder to reach up to tuck the canvas in as the camper is folded up. I might just have to leave the spare bolted to the headboard. :(

Those rope boxes look neat. Did you bolt them up under the tray or are they supported in some other way?

[stealth]

I bought my Defender new in 2003. I didn't want the crappy alluminium tray I was offered as I wanted to build my own from steel and get the whole lot galvanized. I took it just as a cab chassis unregistered and the dealer gave me a month to put the tray on it and return it so they could register it for me. the floor of the tray in a previous life was three HQ Holden panel van floors. It gave my a lighter gauge steel with the advantage of pressed ribs for greater strength. The drawer under the back has a hidden lock behind the number plate which also is on a HQ number plate hinge. The hood bows are all removable and I had a mate make the canvas for me based on the army style so the sides all roll up. The spare wheel carrier is off a Nissan Cabstar truck I think. The tool box and centre console/seat/arm rest I have threaded before. I made the bull bar for a 1970 2A I had before the Defender and just modified it to swap over. the front hurdle just drops in the holes and hooks over the top bar. All the mudflaps are Landy ones just modified so they are stronger and re-enforced and positioned so that they don't allow any mud to be thrown onto the underside. The side steps I also had galvanized. The small side door is what my son calls a 'grandpa door'. Ok I admit it was getting harder to climb in the back so I cut the tray side and made an easy entry door. I am considering upgrading to a Puma Ute but all this will have to be tranferred as I don't want to start all over again and it has become like a right hand as it has proved to be so versatile and useful. Best thing it is virtually indestructable and will last forever. Unlike an ally tray.

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[bcj]

Well sorted stealth-I like the hoop storage at front & 0 overhang, any idea what tray weighs less hoops and rear bar? or tare weight?
Unfortunately my 110 would go over GVM if I'd anything but an alloy tray ,though it would ride nicer unladen

re-toolboxes, 2x alum angle welded to tray then boxes bolted between angle ,on vehicle when I bought it
Brett
110 300tdi

[stealth]

Not sure of the weight. I never weighed it. The hoops are only exhaust tube but the rear bar is heavy wall pipe for load carrying as is the front bar. The drawer underneath also adds a bit of weight. Most of the framework bars are light walled RHS. With the floor being so light I was able to add a bit more strength elsewhere. From memory when I was putting the tray on two people could lift it although I did use a gantry to mount it. With the front hurdle I can carry 8 metres lengths of steel.

[austastar]

Hi,
nicely set-up indeed! Lots of well thought out ideas.
How does the grandpa door fasten to the rest of the side - the holes indicate some sort of pin or bolt would be used, but it is not obvious how/why you have done that.
Or is it that the 'door' opens first and when closed supports the rest of the side?
cheers

[stealth]

With the hood bows in place the rear half of the drivers side is stable and the door locks in place with the swing catch at the front and overlaps the rear half. The hood straps also assist. When the hood and hood bows are not in place there is not much strength in the split side, especially when I carry say a load of sand. I have two bolts that go through the two holes that in these cases bolts the two pieces together. You can see in one of the photos how it works with captive nuts welded in situ on the rear half. It then reverts back to a one piece side.

[austastar]

Hi,
thanks for that, now I can see the captive nuts.
Nice, simple, effective engineering.
cheers

[Tikirocker]

Thought I'd give this one a shake to see if we have any more tray back owners, or new ones in our midst!

Tiki.

[LowRanger]

From the land of the missing he rises,good to see you came back Simon.
How's the truck going?

Wayne

[fender95vnt]

Heres a couple of pics of mine. Hope these work:)

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[LowRanger]

Heres a couple of pics of mine. Hope these work:)

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Nice tidy little 300Tdi

Wayne

[PBob]

Does this count?? (You did say ute backs)...

[Tikirocker]

From the land of the missing he rises,good to see you came back Simon.
How's the truck going?

Wayne

G'day Wayne!

Thanks for the hooroo mate ... been a long while I know. The truck has been in the workshop for the last month or so awaiting a new dizzy that includes a module to bypass the old external module that spoke to the LPG system - which was clapping out and causing intermittent power surge issues. Apparently that is now fitted and she's running nicely on gas ... waiting on the venturi to be fixed now so the fuel runs as smooth.

How about yourself Wayne ... what's new in the zoo? ;)

Si.

[LowRanger]

Not a lot new around here,have thought about your whereabouts a few times,as there have been quite a few trips run up your way during your absence

Wayne

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[Siska]

I picked up this beast last week. The body is a bit rough, but the engine and drive train seem to be in really good nick. Will hopefully have it rego'd after a few parts arrive next week and then I can get out and have a play :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/10/1120.jpg

[wally]

I picked up this beast last week. The body is a bit rough, but the engine and drive train seem to be in really good nick. Will hopefully have it rego'd after a few parts arrive next week and then I can get out and have a play :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/10/1120.jpg
Well done mate. There are so many times when I wish I had a tipper. I've had quotes but could never quite justify the cost. Is that a 200Tdi?

[austastar]

Hi,
now that would be handy with the slide-on in a rough camp.
Point it down hill but level across the axles and raise the bed till, well till the bed is level.
Not so far to step up either.
cheers

[Siska]

Well done mate. There are so many times when I wish I had a tipper. I've had quotes but could never quite justify the cost. Is that a 200Tdi?

Yep it's a 200 Tdi. Has 265k km on it. I had a Disco with the LT77 in it so already somewhat used to the gearbox, though this one is a lot tighter and better condition than the old Disco's.

I'm thinking about getting rid of the tipper as it's not something that I will ever likely use.

[jskerm]

Here's mine, complete with panlickers...

[Tassierob]

Our 120 with camper.
40475

Coming down from Mt Gill In the Flinders Ranges
40476

[rainman]

My Tdi pair. I've had the 110 for 11 years and been restoring the 130 for the past 2 (nearly finished :().

I'll post up some pics of the tray I've made for the 130 in the near future.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/11/336.jpg

James.

[Hokoman]

My Tdi pair. I've had the 110 for 11 years and been restoring the 130 for the past 2 (nearly finished :().

I'll post up some pics of the tray I've made for the 130 in the near future.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/11/336.jpg

James.

James, just wondering what width your tray is ? Looks wider than the cab. The reason is I'm pondering whether a Trayon camper of width 1980 is too wide for my 130.
thanks
Chris

[rainman]

Hi Chris,

That tray is exactly 1800mm wide. I've since swapped it for a Triple M aluminium tray which is a touch wider; 20-40mm perhaps. I personally wouldn't go any wider than this, but that is just a personal opinion. I stuck with 1800 for the one I made for the 130.

James.

[Bush65]

James, just wondering what width your tray is ? Looks wider than the cab. The reason is I'm pondering whether a Trayon camper of width 1980 is too wide for my 130.
thanks
Chris
From memory the tray on my 120 (supplied new with the vehicle back then) would be about that wide - my memory says it measured 1950mm inside the drop sides. I will check and post back a correction later if I'm mistaken.

[Tassierob]

Hi Chris

The tray on my 120 is also 1800 wide.

I notice that trayon do 3 different widths of camper with one only 1830 wide. No doubt there is some down sides to the narrower model but after doing the Mount Gill track amongs others in the Flinders I would be hesitant to go much wider.

Creeping past trees close to the track etc.. with the narrow tray at least if the cab fits then you know the tray should to. I guess is really depends on what type of tracks you intend to do but if you are into the harder stuff then keep it narrow would be my advise, particularly with the longer wheel base and wider turning circle of the 130.

Cheers
Rob

[austastar]

Hi,
my Innovan is 2150 wide, and yes it does restrict where I can take it.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/11/1027.jpg

cheers

[Hokoman]

thanks to the 4 of you - I'd originally planned on getting the 1950 cos that's what the Nissans and Toyos generally go with. It was a shock that after I got the 130 I realized just how much smaller the Landys are in width. I know that can have advantages so I'll have to go with the 1830 as I'm keen on not being restricted and always worrying about slicing the side off ...
Rob, you're right about the turning circle of the 130. Another shock. I've heard that with Disco wheels the turning circle improves but not sure how or why. Spacers also do the job I'm told but apparently illegal.

Looking for a Used 1830 Trayon now - if anyone knows of someone selling I'm happy to take it off their hands

thx again
Chris

ps : Austastar, your Innovan looks a cracker. Never seen one before. I'll look up their site. Every damn Defender I see on this site looks beautiful. Not mine. Unfortunately.

[rainman]

Rob, you're right about the turning circle of the 130. Another shock. I've heard that with Disco wheels the turning circle improves but not sure how or why. Spacers also do the job I'm told but apparently illegal.

The Discovery wheels must have a different offset, the rims being further out so the front wheels turn further before tyres foul the radius arms. There could be troubles with the load rating of Discovery wheels though, again making them illegal. The 3500kg GVM of the 130 is rather hefty :cool:.


James.

[tangus89]

My 120, with not much firewall left. still good as a farm runabout.
until i can get to work on it
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/9804/photokyz.jpg

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/4985/photo2utg.jpg

[Bush65]

thanks to the 4 of you - I'd originally planned on getting the 1950 cos that's what the Nissans and Toyos generally go with. It was a shock that after I got the 130 I realized just how much smaller the Landys are in width. I know that can have advantages so I'll have to go with the 1830 as I'm keen on not being restricted and always worrying about slicing the side off ...
Rob, you're right about the turning circle of the 130. Another shock. I've heard that with Disco wheels the turning circle improves but not sure how or why. Spacers also do the job I'm told but apparently illegal.

Looking for a Used 1830 Trayon now - if anyone knows of someone selling I'm happy to take it off their hands

thx again
Chris

ps : Austastar, your Innovan looks a cracker. Never seen one before. I'll look up their site. Every damn Defender I see on this site looks beautiful. Not mine. Unfortunately.
Landies are narrower than patrols and cruiser wagons, but wider than LC troopies and trays (landies are same body width, but wider track).

Stock Disco wheel are same offset as 110 wheels. 130 wheels are offset further out (13 mm).

However disco wheels are used because they are wider and can be modified by flipping the centre to achieve better offset, and move the tyres out from the radius arms so allowing more steering lock. But remember increasing track width more than 25mm (13 per side) is not legal (but has benefits).

Wheel spacers are not legal unless they are standard fitment for the vehicle (not landies).

[Hokoman]

Gotta start somewhere - '96 130 Big Cab destined for a Trayon.

Waiting to fit long-range fuel tanks and some other bits and pieces. Mounting on the chassis needs to be re-welded. Maybe a 40 litre emergency water tank on one side and a tool box on the other.

Wish i could figure out how to attach pics so they are not just thumbnails. Feeble. They are sized 640x480 so that seems right - no ?? I'm clicking on 'attachments' and uploading as per instructions. Help. Seems I'm not alone though.

[wrinklearthur]

Gotta start somewhere - '96 130 Big Cab destined for a Trayon.

Waiting to fit long-range fuel tanks and some other bits and pieces. Mounting on the chassis needs to be re-welded. Maybe a 40 litre emergency water tank on one side and a tool box on the other.

Wish i could figure out how to attach pics so they are not just thumbnails. Feeble. They are sized 640x480 so that seems right - no ?? I'm clicking on 'attachments' and uploading as per instructions. Help. Seems I'm not alone though.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/90-110-130-defender-county/40590d1320336417-defender-county-110-tray-back-ute-thread-landie_2.jpg

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/90-110-130-defender-county/40591d1320336444-defender-county-110-tray-back-ute-thread-landiereno_1.jpg

Hi Hokoman

I don't know if it is the correct way.
I click on the attachment to the reply and open the photo up, then use the copy and paste function to then place the full picture in the reply.

Cheers Arthur

[Hokoman]

[IMG]http://www.aulro.com/

Hi Hokoman

I don't know if it is the correct way.
I click on the attachment to the reply and open the photo up, then use the copy and paste function to then place the full picture in the reply.

Cheers Arthur

brilliant, thx Arthur

[Tikirocker]

Wow, great to see some of the latest additions of trucks with trays to this thread since I last checked in. Keep em coming lads! :BigThumb:

Si.

[dromader driver]

hokoman,
the model you have is just about as good as they get. All mechanical and you can put the seat back a couple of inches more. room to keep the rifles behind the seat and a bag of clothes dry....
envious !!

if LRA ever got their cr*p together and imported the larger cab model they would sell heaps.

dromader driver. ;)

[wally]

hokoman,
the model you have is just about as good as they get. All mechanical and you can put the seat back a couple of inches more. room to keep the rifles behind the seat and a bag of clothes dry....
envious !!

if LRA ever got their cr*p together and imported the larger cab model they would sell heaps.

dromader driver. ;)

The "big cab" 130 was not imported like that, but converted here in Australia.

[rainman]

I'll post up some pics of the tray I've made for the 130 in the near future.

James.

Sorry, it's been a while, but as promised.......

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/11/45.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/363.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/364.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/11/46.jpg

Bike rack loaded:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/365.jpg

I haven't got around to installing the 50mm galvanised mesh onto the head board yet.

James.