Defender body barwork (body tree sliders)

[weeds]

Just wondering if anybody have them fitted.....? weather they be home made or the terrafirma ones

I'm not looking for protection but more interested in the mounting arrangement as i have plans to manufacture some custom mounts that would bolt to the same area.

is it just drilling a holes and a big washer on the inside of the tub?

[Iain_B]

I got some on mine, if you want to come over and have a look.

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[weeds]

I got some on mine, if you want to come over and have a look.



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I might just pop over......cheers

[86mud]

you mean these Weeds?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkOMoc_B07M

[AndyG]

Just wondering if anybody have them fitted.....? weather they be home made or the terrafirma ones

I'm not looking for protection but more interested in the mounting arrangement as i have plans to manufacture some custom mounts that would bolt to the same area.

is it just drilling a holes and a big washer on the inside of the tub?

Would that sort of side protrusion be legal, ?

[weeds]

Would that sort of side protrusion be legal, ?



Dunno.....but there was a PDF posted on here awhile ago..buffered if I can find it...from Queensland transport and it has how much you can overload your car I.e. Width, height , length etc

from memory is was 150mm each side you can overload your car width wise, a MTB comes in and around 150, load it up and get from point A to point B oh and fit 130 mirror arms and bobs your uncle.

Some tray backs sit this far from the body work. see plenty of glaziers with a big arse frame hanging off the side.

Just going through the concept stage ATM.

[weeds]

This is the PDF I was going off......haven't researched 100% yet.

http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/-/media/Safety/Vehicle-standards-and-modifications/Loads-and-towing/Projecting-loads/Pdf_projecting_loads_brochure.pdf?la=en

[weeds]

I might just pop over......cheers



Iain, sorry I couldn't see the pics yesterday...I already have side steps and was looking for how the body bars are fitted as per mud86's post.

[Dervish]

More pictures and a video: Land Rover specialists - British Off Road - Custom Defender Camera Car (http://www.britishoffroad.com/custom/cameracar.aspx)

Won't storing a bike on the side block your gullwings?

[AndyG]

This is the PDF I was going off......haven't researched 100% yet.

http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/-/media/Safety/Vehicle-standards-and-modifications/Loads-and-towing/Projecting-loads/Pdf_projecting_loads_brochure.pdf?la=en

2.5m gives a lot of leeway in a defender ;)

[weeds]

More pictures and a video: Land Rover specialists - British Off Road - Custom Defender Camera Car (http://www.britishoffroad.com/custom/cameracar.aspx)

Won't storing a bike on the side block your gullwings?

Yes.......hopefully they are quick disconnect,

given we have a pop top they more than need to come off. passenger side bike would need to be removed as its the living side, driver may not get removed as often.

getting bikes on/off any 4WD is a mission...........my defer is now 160mm taller than most defers, plus roof rack, plus i'm trying to keep weight off the roof for the pop top struts

the long term planning is for when we spectate the 2020 tour de france, keep your eye out for the defender parked on the side of the road when the peloton flies past.

[weeds]

2.5m gives a lot of leeway in a defender ;)

not allow to go to 2500......its just 150 each side over and above the width

[86mud]

Weeds...

I found this website that is located in Germany that build overland Defenders in a similar way to Mulgo.

Ex-Tec Expeditions- und Rallye-Technik - Kundenfahrzeuge (http://ex-tec.de/site/pages/start/kundenfahrzeuge.php?lang=EN)

Search for the "katalog"

They have a bike carrier set up off the spare wheel on the back. Obviously you would need the spare wheel to be mounted off the chassis. This might be an easier alternative.

They have some cool ideas for interior fit out as well

[weeds]

something like this....


http://ex-tec.de/site/media/Kundenfahrzeuge/75%20kunde/9217-view-tent%20-%20Kopie%20Kopie.jpg


I have though about this idea when the rijidij carrier goes on.

[Iain_B]

I see what you mean, I got the SD roll cage doing that job. :) Technically, it is only a "Ladder Rack" according to the Engineer, as I didn't fit the internal bar.




Iain, sorry I couldn't see the pics yesterday...I already have side steps and was looking for how the body bars are fitted as per mud86's post.

I just bought a bike rack for the Mog and Discovery - ISI one that fits on the towbar. They seem to have a good reputation. The mog one is the biggest they make to clear the sloping rear and bag etc.
The bikes will be higher up than most but it folds down so we can get to the rear compartment. If we are stopping for any length of time, I'll unbolt it and use it as a bike stand :)

http://www.isi-carriers.com/products.html

They work for big spare wheels as well.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/11/599.jpg

[weeds]

Thanks Iain

I need the rack to open with the door.....i.e. Opening the rear door from the inside

[Killer]

Yes.......hopefully they are quick disconnect,

given we have a pop top they more than need to come off. passenger side bike would need to be removed as its the living side, driver may not get removed as often.

getting bikes on/off any 4WD is a mission...........my defer is now 160mm taller than most defers, plus roof rack, plus i'm trying to keep weight off the roof for the pop top struts

the long term planning is for when we spectate the 2020 tour de france, keep your eye out for the defender parked on the side of the road when the peloton flies past.

Weeds, we always look out for the Defenders parked along the TdF route, yours should stand out quite well.

Cheers,
Mick.