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Tim_Mac - 29 Apr 2006 18:58 GMT

hi,
when i bought my defender 90, it came with an unfitted second hand
mantec spare wheel carrier. i have the arm bolted on now and it fits
the holes fine, but the piston housing (clamp thing) seems to have an
extra steel block welded on to it that doesn't look like it belongs.
it seems like the added depth will mean the piston is too far away from
the door. perhaps it was modified to fit a different vehicle?

if i could draw a decent picture....it might look a bit like this from
an end-view.

_O_ < piston container thingy

|___| < hollow steel block/box welded on, about 2 inches

thick.

am i right in saying the piston housing should be bolted flush against
the door? without the big 2 inch gap from the block? i want to get
the angle grinder at it to cut off the box, but would appreciate an
experienced opinion in case i ruin it.

many thanks
tim
p.s. do you need to use the 2 bolt holes in the upper hinge? there was
a hole already for the one on the right which i have securely bolted
on, but the one on the left doesn't have a matching hole (yet) and it
looks like it would be hard to fit a nut on it from the inside. i
tried swinging off the carrier and it held my weight very solidly so
i'm guessing it might be enough!

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Jon - 29 Apr 2006 20:45 GMT

When I got my Mantec carrier it came with the bit you describe, but
was not welded to the piston holder thingy.

I agree if you use it the piston is far too far away from the door.

I never used it, just bolted the piston holder thingy straight to a
new piece of aluminium that I got cut (to cover up the old holes in
the door). Works like a charm now.

I did actually speak to Mantec, they said it was not a packing error
and that it should be their. They could not tell me exactly how I
should use it though!!!!

I think I would get the angle grinder out and cut it off again, or
better still find someone with a plasma cutter to blow it off!

Jon

>hi,
>when i bought my defender 90, it came with an unfitted second hand
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>tried swinging off the carrier and it held my weight very solidly so
>i'm guessing it might be enough!

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Tim_Mac - 01 May 2006 00:55 GMT

hi jon
thanks for the advice, exactly what i was hoping for!
cheers
tim

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hugh - 01 May 2006 22:19 GMT

I'll have a look at mine tomorrow.

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Jon - 02 May 2006 07:37 GMT

>>hi,
>>when i bought my defender 90, it came with an unfitted second hand
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>I'll have a look at mine tomorrow.

I cant remember the bolts causing me a real problem. Think from
memory you just need to do the one nearest the door first.

Jon

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