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First LR
22nd April 2014, 12:02 PM
I have just recently upgraded my D4 with a long range tank and rear wheel carrier (which have been great), but I am having a lot of difficulty finding a lockable hard cover for the spare wheel. :(

Has anyone else found a local supplier or is interested in getting together to import a whole bunch and split costs ?

Any other solutions that people are using to both protect their spare and keep it safe in dodgy car parking areas ?

~Rich~
22nd April 2014, 12:42 PM
Wheel lock nuts would be a good solution.

sniegy
22nd April 2014, 07:46 PM
I have a single lock nut on my carrier. I don't see the need for a cover as every 6 months i rotate my 6 wheels.

Cheers.

~Rich~
22nd April 2014, 07:52 PM
The other wheels and tyres are out in the weather all the time anyway!

First LR
29th April 2014, 10:32 AM
Ok, so does anyone know a cheap place to get LR lock-nuts ?

I have tried after market tyre places, autocheap etc and they dont seem to have the size/type required.

Do I really have to go to a LR dealer and pay an arm/leg for them ?

Tombie
29th April 2014, 10:43 AM
Lock nut = waste of time... 10 seconds and I will have your lock nut off...

If the area you are in is that bad, I would fear more for the vehicle itself than the rim :(

Weld a shaft to the centre of the carrier, with a washer large enough to cover the centre hole and then drill a hole for a padlock.

Lock nuts only deter honest thieves...

kero
29th April 2014, 01:30 PM
First LR. I use a chain in plastic tubing bought from Bunnings and I padlock.Or go to a push bike shop and get insulated cable with a combination lock. Thanks Kero.

Bytemrk
29th April 2014, 06:45 PM
Lock nut = waste of time... 10 seconds and I will have your lock nut off...



Lock nuts only deter honest thieves...

Something you want to tell us about Tombie ?? :angel:



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