Defender tyre change / jacking

[rockyroad]

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?

The acutal changing of the tyre though is the trouble as I REALLY dont like the standard jack supplied with the vehicle. I started carrying a workshop trolley jack but am finding that unless the surface is a perfectly flat workshop floor it just cant get the tyre off the ground which leaves me with the standard wind up job which takes for ever.

What is everyone else using? I thought I saw somewhere an adapter to use a high lift jack on the Defender jacking points. Does anyone know where to get it?

[KarlB]

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.

[woody]

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

[rockyroad]

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.

[ugu80]

[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.

[scanfor]

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

[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...

[stig0000]

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

[jakeslouw]

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]

[Bundalene]

The attached pic is our Hi-lift, with a Landrover lift adapter, a solid piece of bar and a Ubrako bolt (very high grade) We colour co-ordinated ours.



This is where the jack is stowed



The only problem with the jack in this position is that it requires regular cleaning and re-lubricating (the base plate is kept inside, in the rear door pocket with the wheel spanners etc. It is very important not to use these jacks in any position on the vehicle other than the designated jacking points.

We also cary a Disco hydraulic jack and some wood blocks.

As for your tube failures, we went to tubeless tyres when we had our 1999 TD5 Defender.

Erich