Self fitment of Ridjidi rear wheel carrier

[noyakfat]

Hi fellow Aulrovians,

I am expecting delivery of my 110 wagon in two weeks (finally) and am experiencing uber-excitement as you would expect.

I am very keen to fit a Ridjidij single wheel carrier, and was wondering about the ease (or otherwise) of fitting it myself. I'd be keen to hear from anybody who may have DIY fitted one of these to their truck.

Not sure if I should take it on, or try and purchase one with fitment included.

Thoughts???

Cheers,
Nige

[Quigley]

Nige,
The instructions with them are clear and easy to follow. No drilling or cutting, just locating and doing up bolts from memory.
And they really are a well designed and built unit and you'll fit it yourself with some satisfaction.
Have a great time with your Puma. I've had mine four and a half years now and while I've done only 55000 kms, it has been a dream. No trouble whatever and not even even oil leaks or flat tyres.
Not many sleeps to go!

[Homestar]

Rijidij's kits - as mentioned - are very well designed and a few spanners is all you should need to make it fit I believe. It is designed to bolt up to existing mounting points to make life easy.

If in doubt, send Murray a PM - he will be more than happy to fill you in on what is required.

[RVR110]

Nige,
The instructions with them are clear and easy to follow. No drilling or cutting, just locating and doing up bolts from memory.
And they really are a well designed and built unit and you'll fit it yourself with some satisfaction.
Have a great time with your Puma. I've had mine four and a half years now and while I've done only 55000 kms, it has been a dream. No trouble whatever and not even even oil leaks or flat tyres.
Not many sleeps to go!

Actually (unless the design has changed) you do need to cut a slot, just under the door and there's a little bit of fiddling as with most accessories. As mentioned by others, it's a good product with clear, step by step instructions. I had one on my previous car and I'm about to buy one for my new car.

P.S. You'll get lots of amusement watching people try to figure out how to close your back door after it clicks open!

[rijidij]

G'day Nige,
You can view the fitting instructions online at the following link.
If you have any questions at all, please ask, I'm happy to help.

Rijidij 110/90 Single Wheel Carrier Fitting Instructions

Cheers, Murray

[specwarop]

Cant seem to access those instructions Rijidij...

[rijidij]

Cant seem to access those instructions Rijidij...

Thanks........give it another go, I think I've fixed the link.

Cheers, Murray

[noyakfat]

Thanks for the replies, and thank-you Murray for the link to the fitting instructions.

As I don't have the vehicle in front of me, it's a little hard to imagine "cutting" a piece out of it... Not sure I'd be that keen to try that

Will think on it some more. Still have a couple of weeks.

Cheers!

[rijidij]

Thanks for the replies, and thank-you Murray for the link to the fitting instructions.

As I don't have the vehicle in front of me, it's a little hard to imagine "cutting" a piece out of it... Not sure I'd be that keen to try that

Will think on it some more. Still have a couple of weeks.

Cheers!

Regarding the slot, the close up picture in the instructions probably makes it look bigger than it is. Even if the carrier is removed, the slot is not very obvious.

I know how you feel about drilling or cutting into a new car. I've drilled into the guards and bonnets of new Pumas and other nice Defenders to install various items.........it never feels right, but most accessories that Defender owners add to their cars are practical items that serve a purpose, so you soon get over it.

Cheers, Murray

[specwarop]

For those with limited experience, what tools would you recommend to cut the slot?
Just drill multiple holes in a row then file it out?