Pics - D2 rear wheel carrier

[aptfab]

As promised to a couple members there are some pics of the D2 rear wheel carrier being built. Will have finished pics later this week. You can see the rear bar has integrated recovery points, jerry can holders, jacking points, and spare tyre provision.

cheers

Ben

[Nova]

Looks good, any chance of "automatic" opening with the rear door? My wife thinks it is a hassle to move wheel then door. Also $$$?

Cheers,
Nova

[boofdtl]

As promised to a couple members there are some pics of the D2 rear wheel carrier being built. Will have finished pics later this week. You can see the rear bar has integrated recovery points, jerry can holders, jacking points, and spare tyre provision.

cheers

Ben

Is there one for a d1 and does the rear bar come with it as well and the big one cost ..

[aptfab]

Well... We will be working on the D1 version once we clear the D2 from the shed, ideas have been passing the sketch pad for 12 months so it won't take long to get the first model up and running.
We will be offering the rear bars with different options, bar only, bar with single swing away and bar with twin swing away.
The plan is to have the single swing away open with the rear door, we have successfully done this with the defenders but due to the angle of the arc of movement the Disco rear doors take we still have a bit more design and trialling to complete.
As far as pricing goes, I would expect the following :
Rear bar $850
Rear bar with single swing away $1700
Rear bar with twin swing away $2300
Cheers
Ben

[Graeme]

How do you get the catches to hold the carriers closed against the bar? They appear to be pulling the carriers away from their pivots rather than towards the bar.

[aptfab]

We preload the latch with hardened rubber insulators so positive pressure is applied before its in its resting position. As a result the latch is under tension and the swing away is pulled toward its mating surface. cheers Ben

[Graeme]

I've been on the lookout for suitable catches for a RWC that I will build for my D4. I've seen those but haven't been able to work out a way to get them to clamp the bracket against the bar. ARB's style of catch works well but I haven't seen any for sale.

[aptfab]

check out the ues website.. Welcome to UES (http://www.uesint.com/) hope it helps

[schnitzel]

Will be very interested to see how this all goes (esp the single swing out with the door... I've got a photo of one in the US - PM me with your email if you want me to send). I'm quite keen to do this to my D2... Keep the photos and updates coming!

[rijidij]

I've been on the lookout for suitable catches for a RWC that I will build for my D4. I've seen those but haven't been able to work out a way to get them to clamp the bracket against the bar. ARB's style of catch works well but I haven't seen any for sale.

I might be able to help you with latches.........Rijidij Off Road wheel carrier components (http://rijidijoffroad.bounce.com.au/#/kit-page/4551195113).

Cheers, Murray

[aptfab]

Finally ... pic of the completed rear wheel carrier plus some extra protection and recovery points .. hope you like

cheers

Ben

[erniec17]

Hey Ben,

Really like the rear bar but one of the main reasons I haven't taken the plunge to get rid of my stock rear bar and put one of these wheel carrier bars on is because I don't want to lose my rear parking sensors.

Any chance you can make a version which has the same holes pre-drilled into the bar so that I can transfer the sensors across and still be able to keep my rear parking sensor functionality?

I'd buy the rear bar if you can make one where I can keep my sensors!

Oh, I am interested in the pair of red front recovery points too, how much are they? Are they available now to buy? I have a 2004 TD5 D2a.

Cheers,

Ernie.

[aptfab]

Hi Ernie
I don't see any issue with the rear parking sensors, I've not dealt with a vehicle with them at this stage but I'm positive I can get around it.
The recovery points are $88 for the pair.
Regards
Ben

[erniec17]

Hi Ernie
I don't see any issue with the rear parking sensors, I've not dealt with a vehicle with them at this stage but I'm positive I can get around it.
The recovery points are $88 for the pair.
Regards
Ben

Hi Ben,

Cool, no worries. I'll give you a shout closer to the time when I'm ready to get a rear bar then. But I will grab those recovery points now though. Are they available from your website? I'm in Sydney so will need you to post them down.

Let me know what's the best way to proceed.

Cheers,

Ernie.

[aptfab]

Ernie

Will get the recovery point sorted. Can you pls send me an email me your phone number and address and I will ring you tomorrow and we will sort it out. My email is at sales@aptfabrication.com.au

cheers

Ben
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[KCJones]

Now that rear bar but for a D1... Yes please! Any in the pipeline?

[aptfab]

no worries re the D1 rear bar .. give me a call/email/PM to discuss what you want .. 31620690 or sales@aptfabrication.com.au

[Nova]

So does the carrier now open with the rear door or is it still a separate action? Is the wheel mount adjustable? Do you have any closer pics?

Looking for something at the moment while the rear door lining is off after the hinges got bent by the door swinging open.:mad: SWMBO doesn't want to swing the wheel and then the door though...

Cheers,
Nova

[Yorkie]

question re rear bar.
i have simalar bar already and i find it gets pushed up quite easily if it gets a hit, causing the door to catch. big hammer and block of wood sorts it out.
how is yours braced (if any) to avoid upward movement? because if not braced i can see the wheel pushing into the door in serious cases.

cheers
:)

[Sharkee]

Finally ... pic of the completed rear wheel carrier plus some extra protection and recovery points .. hope you like

cheers

Ben
Love the rear bar nice work. Some day would love to get one

[aptfab]

We're still working on a method of opening the door and carrier together, the sticking point is the upward arc of movement the door takes when opening. Trialling heims at the moment, as soon as we get a positive result it will go live.

The bar is braced every which way on the underside, it's a long way from the chassis to the outer edge of the vehicle and with too much weight on the rear, the chassis can also flex. We're getting close to having a method of resolving all this.

[Ralph1Malph]

Hi all, a great product. Following this closely as I would like one. I have a question though - Why remove the spare off the door to place it in the same spot but on a carrier?
Not trying to poo poo the work, it looks good, just asking.

Ralph

[Franz]

Hi all, a great product. Following this closely as I would like one. I have a question though - Why remove the spare off the door to place it in the same spot but on a carrier?
Not trying to poo poo the work, it looks good, just asking.

Ralph
A fair bit of the dust ingress through the rear door is due to the weight (of the spare) in the door. Remove that weight (45kg for a 32" tyre on an alloy rim) and a lot of the dust ingress will go.

A better mount to replace the somewhat frail mount of the standard carrier.

Those were my primary motivators.

Cheers,

Franz

[aptfab]

Franz is correct with his explanation; the endless corrugations in Australia are like nothing else and harsh on everything

cheers

Ben

[Franz]

We're still working on a method of opening the door and carrier together, the sticking point is the upward arc of movement the door takes when opening. Trialling heims at the moment, as soon as we get a positive result it will go live.

The bar is braced every which way on the underside, it's a long way from the chassis to the outer edge of the vehicle and with too much weight on the rear, the chassis can also flex. We're getting close to having a method of resolving all this.
Ben,

I (with the help of a very clever mate) just made up a cranked arm with two nylon bushes and it works just fine.

Cheers,

Franz

[d2dave]

Ben,

I (with the help of a very clever mate) just made up a cranked arm with two nylon bushes and it works just fine.

Cheers,

Franz

When this becomes available I will want one. Will this be available with the LH jerry can mount? How hard are they to remove? I would like to be able to have the LH side removed when vehicle is used for daily driver and fit it when going bush.