Thread: Any issues fitting the spare backwards

Bugger, never gave that a thought looks like you might be the Guinea pig, let us know how you go

i dunno for sure but wouldnt think it should

Im confident it wont (assuming its a D1) as I modded my on door mount to hold the spare + a second carcass in the one position. (picture duals on the carrier)

Most people invert the carrier, and that will allow up to a 33". There should be a writeup somewhere on how to do this. You can also slightly drop the bumper by loosening the bolts, sliding it down and retighhtening.

Originally Posted by Slunnie

Most people invert the carrier, and that will allow up to a 33". There should be a writeup somewhere on how to do this. You can also slightly drop the bumper by loosening the bolts, sliding it down and retighhtening.

A 265 doesn't need the bumper dropped just invert the carrier. 10 minute job.

Fair enough. Its most definately more than a 10 min job though. You'll need to redrill the centre bolts on the carrier spacer and be aware that the nuts are not captive on the inside of the rear door, so you need to pull the trim off. Be super careful doing this, and do it on a warm day as the plastic clips are brittle. Before the carrier goes on you'll also need to either grind it for clearance for the wiper, though some people rotate the wiper by 1 spline for clearance.

Originally Posted by dobbo

A 265 doesn't need the bumper dropped just invert the carrier. 10 minute job.

Hay mate are the bolts fixed be the door or do I need to take the trim of ?

Rovernit

Another option is to use an adapter plate to raise the height of the tyre rather than invert it.

I have run 265 for ages now and the hinge is fine. You will find (like most discos) that you will get more dust ingress around the rear seals as you have more weight on the back of the door. This extra weight flexes the door when closed which I think opens up the seals more, sucking in dust. Not a major issue though...its only dust.

Angus