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Fujifilm
 


Member Since: 08 Nov 2022
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United Kingdom 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3
Rasta wheel carrier

Searching for a gas strut for a rasta wheel carrier, anyone have a part number or know of a replacement that would fit.  
Post #232268714th Jan 2023 7:42 pm
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SpiderBaby
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I've got a Rasta carrier.

I've never found a direct replacement for the original strut but took measurements and weights and drew up the following specification as a rough guide:

Gas Strut Dimensions:

Ball Joint - 10 mm

Rod - 8 mm

Cylinder - 18 mm (but smaller would be better)

Stroke - 182 mm

Cylinder Length - 250 mm

C2C - 480 mm (but 470 mm or 475 mm better)

Carrier Weights:

Wheel Weight - 11.5 kg

Tyre Weight - 24.5 kg (17" BFG AT)

Carrier Weight - 19 kg

Combined Carrier, Wheel & Tyre - 55 kg


This should hopefully give you a start point. I strongly suggest you use metal ball joints NOT plastic.

If you've not got a strut on it now, then as a stop gap you can use a tailgate strut - not perfect but it has worked for me. I see no ships........  
Post #232270414th Jan 2023 8:58 pm
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SGS in Derby will make one for you.  
Post #232270614th Jan 2023 9:17 pm
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Fujifilm
 


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That’s fantastic info.

Thanks so much.  
Post #232270714th Jan 2023 9:26 pm
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pwheeldon
 


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I got this one for mine which I'm pretty sure is a Rasta, it looks the same as a Rasta but I got it used.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313720326898?mk...media=COPY

I got 100Nm, but to be fair less would be possibly better. Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
Discovery 3 s 2005 Auto Bonatti Grey Gone
Discovery 3 SE 2005 Manual Zambezi Silver Gone
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Aston Martin DB7 VV  
Post #232270814th Jan 2023 10:26 pm
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Fujifilm
 


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pwheeldon do you have any pics .... specifically when it is fully open.

once again thanks for the replies  
Post #232271514th Jan 2023 11:25 pm
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pwheeldon
 


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I'll get some open shots later.
 Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
Discovery 3 s 2005 Auto Bonatti Grey Gone
Discovery 3 SE 2005 Manual Zambezi Silver Gone
Range Rover Sport HSE 2006 Black
Aston Martin DB7 VV  
Post #232279515th Jan 2023 3:17 pm
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pwheeldon
 


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Discovery 3 s 2005 Auto Bonatti Grey Gone
Discovery 3 SE 2005 Manual Zambezi Silver Gone
Range Rover Sport HSE 2006 Black
Aston Martin DB7 VV  
Post #232282115th Jan 2023 6:00 pm
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Fujifilm
 


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Fantastic, thanks a lot.  
Post #232286215th Jan 2023 9:45 pm
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Fujifilm
 


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Can you lock the lever to stop it accidently opening ?  
Post #232286415th Jan 2023 9:50 pm
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SpiderBaby
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Given the design of the lever it's very unlikely it would open accidentally - they're pretty stiff to operate. They latch over and close with a "clunk" - so much so that I use a small rubber tap washer under the nose of the lever to prevent metal on metal.

I've used mine off road with no incidents.

I suppose you could wrap a small cable lock around it of you're concerned. I see no ships........  
Post #232287515th Jan 2023 10:29 pm
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No there's no way to lock them which is a shame, but as mentioned they're pretty solid when closed and I can't imagine it coming open, mine hasn't in the last 6-8 months since I fitted it. Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
Discovery 3 s 2005 Auto Bonatti Grey Gone
Discovery 3 SE 2005 Manual Zambezi Silver Gone
Range Rover Sport HSE 2006 Black
Aston Martin DB7 VV  
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