Spare wheel question

Post by **wee bugger** » 23 Feb 2007, 19:18

Is it possible to fit spare on front a la bay stylee? If so how & how easy?

Post by **kevtherev** » 23 Feb 2007, 19:27

yes you can but I think Aircooled vans are ok but waterleakers may have cooling problems

Post by **wee bugger** » 23 Feb 2007, 19:41

Its an Aircooled so thats fine...is it just as simple as bolting a suitable bracket on?

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 24 Feb 2007, 00:07

so long as there is space, or on the tail gate?

Post by **DiscoDave** » 25 Feb 2007, 18:47

get a braket for a bay from jk or the likes and fit it on! i've always thought they better on the back anyway!

Post by **Tex Ritter** » 25 Feb 2007, 21:34

I think they look better on the back - if you have to move them from their designed position - same as them thar external sun visors...you either like them or loathe them.

Tex Ritter

Post by **wee bugger** » 25 Feb 2007, 23:43

Considered the back but have 2 reservations...

will a fiamma bike rack still fit and,

will tailgate still stay up on its own or will I need to take a tall strongman with me everywhere?

Post by **toomanytoys** » 26 Feb 2007, 08:18

will a fiamma bike rack still fit and will tailgate still stay up on its own or will I need to take a tall strongman with me everywhere?

DO you really need anyone to answer this???

Why cant the wheel stay under the front out of harms way?

Post by **Tex Ritter** » 26 Feb 2007, 10:40

You would need to fit one of them swing out spare wheel carriers at the rear IMHO.

Why take on the bother?

Tex R

Post by **ermie571** » 26 Feb 2007, 13:03

YOu have PM

It can be done very easily
you may have to alter the grill..... but I have got all the kit available here

pm your address and I will send you some piccies of the spare on the front.

Emma