| Author | Message | ||
     Flor Collins (Lazydog) New Member Username: Lazydog Post Number: 1 Registered: 04-2003 |
I've been thinking of getting a Pivlock swing away spare wheel carrier from the UK, to free up some space inside my '91 Classic. Does anyone have any experience good or bad with it? I've done a google search but can't find any info about people using one on a classic. I know some guys have made custom carriers for their classic's but the Pivlock appeals because it's relatively cheap, uses the stock bumper and doesn't seem to be too difficult to install. Thanks, Flor Collins | ||
| Steve Cooper (Scrover) Senior Member Username: Scrover Post Number: 285 Registered: 09-2002 |
Flor, I dropped you an email. I have a brand new RRC Pivlock looking for a home. Steve | ||
| Mike (Gfy) New Member Username: Gfy Post Number: 9 Registered: 07-2002 |
Steve, Do you happen to have a pic of that? It's something that I've been thinkin' about... Mike | ||
| Steve Cooper (Scrover) Senior Member Username: Scrover Post Number: 286 Registered: 09-2002 |
I don't have a any pics. Let me see what I can do. | ||
| A. Ali (Alia176) New Member Username: Alia176 Post Number: 34 Registered: 03-2003 |
I did a search on Pivlock tire carrier on the UK sites and here's what I came up with: http://www-staff.lboro.ac.uk/~copal/pal/play/landys/gallery/017.jpg for a close up of the pivlock system: http://www-staff.lboro.ac.uk/~copal/pal/play/landys/gallery/013.jpg | ||
| Phillip Perkinson (Rover4x4) Member Username: Rover4x4 Post Number: 152 Registered: 02-2003 |
those are chunky tires, are they XZL's ? | ||
| Steve Cooper (Scrover) Senior Member Username: Scrover Post Number: 287 Registered: 09-2002 |
No, that's a Series/Defender Pivlock and those are not XZLs. | ||
| Mike (Gfy) New Member Username: Gfy Post Number: 10 Registered: 07-2002 |
Thanks Steve! I saw those too... I was curious to see how it had been installed on an RRC... Mike | ||
| A. Ali (Alia176) New Member Username: Alia176 Post Number: 35 Registered: 03-2003 |
Just a guess, but the RR version has only one mounting point on/near the bumper? The top pivot mount is eliminated due to the lack of a mounting location perhaps? Check out the POR board for some examples of home grown rear tire carriers. They're very easy to build or you can simply buy one made for a Cherokee. This type of rear carrier relies heavily on a strong aftermarket bumper with a little bit of a flat surface for the hinge. I'm using the hinge from Rockstomper.com http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/pieces/hinge.htm For another example: http://www.milehijeeprebuilders.com/warn/tirecarriers.htm Here're some fabrication plans on a swing away rear tire carrier for a Wrangler: http://www.jeepfabrication.com/swingout3.html Another: http://www.jeepfabrication.com/swingout5.html So, you get my point! | ||
| Steve Cooper (Scrover) Senior Member Username: Scrover Post Number: 288 Registered: 09-2002 |
I'll try and take some pictures of the RRC pivlock. It has two mounting points. The lower sits on a steel plate that mounts to the frame/body mount point. The upper bolts through the pillar to a steel brace supplied. There is also a third locating assembly that bolts to the middle of the tail gate. I guess I should move this thread to the for-sale section! It's very well made and finished and even comes with drill bits for the mounting holes. I fully planned on installing it on my own vehicle. However, after test fitting it, I realized that it sticks out a little to much, and too low down, for anything more than mild off-road use. It's perfect for anyone who wants to make extra room in the back, and doesn't plan on any steep ascents. Email me for more info. | ||
| Orlando Gonzalez (Nomad) New Member Username: Nomad Post Number: 15 Registered: 12-2002 |
I have a pic of my unfinished rear gear rack that is designed to hold a gas can, hi lift, shovel and a CO2 tank. It could be reconfigured to hold a tire or two gas tanks. But does require a different rear bumper. I have these items available if there is any interest.  | ||
| Steve Cooper (Scrover) Senior Member Username: Scrover Post Number: 307 Registered: 09-2002 |
I finally got some pics of the RRC Pivlock. see 'Classifieds - For Sale'  | ||
| gary pain (Gary_p) New Member Username: Gary_p Post Number: 3 Registered: 04-2003 |
Flor...Bearmach also sell a rear tire carrier for classic RR. take a look at www.bearmach.com, I've seen them in their shop and they look pretty good. |
