Member Since: 23 Dec 2009
Location: in my Mancave.
Posts: 1376
^^^ you got it lift and larger tyres ^^^^^Mantec sump guard.
Prospeed tree slider/steps.
Flack duel battery system.
18"Compomotive/AT3 tyres
Brembo 4pot front brakes
31st Aug 2013 7:06 pm
Mac Man
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Huntingdon
Posts: 75
Spare wheel carrier on the back
I certainly feel no difference to the ride or drive with the Rasta (nice bit of kit) plus I have a sliding floor and a mobility scooter with hoist in mine. Also just returned from holiday with towing the caravan, its a great tow car Keith
Always on the move
Member Since: 18 Nov 2018
Location: Louisiana (LA)
Posts: 30
RASTA SWING AWAY SPARE TIRE CARRIER FOR DISCO 3/4
Realize this is a dated post/thread,
Seeking to locate/purchase a new or slightly-used Rasta 4x4 Swing Away Spare Tire Carrier for Disco 3/4. If you have or know of one for sale, please send me an email with the information.
Member Since: 30 Aug 2010
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 4314
Not Rasta but a Nakatanenga stainless steel wheel carrier here
Brendan
18th Dec 2018 1:03 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6744
I was looking into these, somehow stainless steel seems to be rather pricey....
Hope the list is useful to someone else.
Front runner doesn’t seem to have a D3/D4 carrier anymore on their web site but Sahara 4x4 in Spain seems to sell one on their site..? https://www.sahara4x4.com/b2c/producto/RBL...ont-runner
Front Runner installation instructions seemed to be of high quality although the PDF I saw was black and white.
Rasta’s site is not very salesy, couldn’t figure out who sells them in EU
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6744
Missed one - Voyager Racks https://voyagerracks.com/ who make racks, rock/tree sliders, wheel carriers and protection plates for various Land Rover models. Their spare wheel carrier seems to be quite popular on the other side of the pond.
Doesn’t seem like they have an European distributor but sent them an inquiry in any case.
17th Feb 2019 9:07 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6744
Voyager’s carrier looks really nice, customer service was fast and answered all questions but I think it’ll come down on the price - they quoted (estimated) $500 for shipping to Europe.
Add:
+ spare wheel carrier
+ shipping
+ customs fee on the above
+ FI VAT 24% on the above
And it starts to be real money
24th Feb 2019 10:59 pm
Hayden Smith
Member Since: 01 Mar 2019
Location: In the garage or the dog house!
Posts: 29
Are there any independent fabricating companies out there that have started making these yet?
Seems they are still a blumming fortune from the larger companies out there.
Thanks in advance!
1st Mar 2019 12:35 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6744
On FB and IG a company (entity?) called Black Series Off-road has hinted on carriers but their site is in a 91 day launch countdown mode so it’s promiseware only so far.
I think there might be a demand for these considering the D3 is going downmarket, the D4 will follow and there’s roughly 10 years of vehicles that will eventually end up in similar roles as D1, D2 and the deafener right now are. Not that I’ve done conjoint analysis or anything to determine what customers would like to have.
And agreed - I, too, think the prices are slightly on the expensive side.
1st Mar 2019 12:45 pm
Hayden Smith
Member Since: 01 Mar 2019
Location: In the garage or the dog house!
Posts: 29
Couldn't agree more. I think around the £500 all in mark is fair. I have a good friend who has been in fabricating for over 30 years and I bet he could make these with his eyes shut!
What are peoples thoughts - Which design have you got? Which one seems to be the best out there (regardless of costs)? Pro's / Con's?
Having a bit of a google I think they would be good with different options:
- Twin wheel carrier?
- Jerry can addition or a storage box for a few extra tools?
- Maybe even on a gas strut and using say the actuator / mechanism for the fuel flap so when you press the unlock button it actually unlocks electronically then the strut pushes it open? This idea might be better for the lady of the house?
- Colour coded to your vehicle?
Just busting some ideas out there but it's certainly food for thought. IMHO
1st Mar 2019 12:53 pm
Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
Posts: 10865
Had one in the early days of D£ yes£ lol ownership they are the biggest PITa if you use the Boot
1st Mar 2019 1:14 pm
Hayden Smith
Member Since: 01 Mar 2019
Location: In the garage or the dog house!
Posts: 29
Ken - I can see where you're coming from. Maybe better suited for infrequent boot use or more for the green lane / off road guys....
1st Mar 2019 1:58 pm
Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
Posts: 10865
Until you need your recovery kit
All from experience
1st Mar 2019 2:09 pm
Hayden Smith
Member Since: 01 Mar 2019
Location: In the garage or the dog house!
Posts: 29
I see what you mean - Maybe a rear quarter opening window would be a good idea then! Hah
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lift and larger tyres ^^^^^
