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Sankey Wide track Wheel Spacers
Hi guys,
Firstly apologies if it's not acceptable to post this here. Technically not Disco related as such!
Has anyone had any joy fitting g spacers to a wide track sankey with these silly centre hub things that I'm not sure what the purpose of them is. If so what spacers did you use. My sankey is tall and I'm keen to make it more stable so I'm guessing putting the wheels further apart will help!
Hope that makes sense when you see the picture.
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6th Jan 2018 11:56 pm
abermarc
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I've read elsewhere that I can cut it off too so thanks for confirming. Do you know what it was put there for when designed? Out of interest.
Also, you mention converters. What are they?Cogito ergo sum!
Disco 3 - Daisy - Ultimate combo of beast mode and comfort!
Defender 90 - Ruby - RIP
Disco 1 - Lilly - Tame!
Disco 1 - Truck with no name - Beast!
Disco 1 - Bertie - Beast!
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7th Jan 2018 12:02 am
abermarc
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*adaptersCogito ergo sum!
Disco 3 - Daisy - Ultimate combo of beast mode and comfort!
Defender 90 - Ruby - RIP
Disco 1 - Lilly - Tame!
Disco 1 - Truck with no name - Beast!
Disco 1 - Bertie - Beast!
Sankey 'twintub' DIY Camper Conversion
South African Multii-Trail Custom Overland Trailer
IID Pro MV License - D3, D4 & RRS - Enabling, Updates, D4 & RRS Timed / Remote Climate, D4 Bluetooth fitting
PM me for details
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D4 & RRS style D3 grilles made to order
7th Jan 2018 12:38 am
abermarc
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****Just a thought as may make a difference but I have a mk2 wide track i.e. Drum braked version.****
Ah I see, that's helpful to know. So now I need another two D3 wheels too 😂 Where is best place to get these adapters you speak of?Cogito ergo sum!
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Defender 90 - Ruby - RIP
Disco 1 - Lilly - Tame!
Disco 1 - Truck with no name - Beast!
Disco 1 - Bertie - Beast!
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7th Jan 2018 12:42 am
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Got these on mine.
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7th Jan 2018 12:44 am
sailorboi
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abermarc wrote:
I've read elsewhere that I can cut it off too so thanks for confirming. Do you know what it was put there for when designed? Out of interest.
Also, you mention converters. What are they?
The center hubs were designed to take strops that allowed the trailer to be slung up underneath a helicopter. As Beanie says you can cut them off but leave enough to bolt back on as they act as caps for the hub nut etc. Once trimmed the spacers will go over the top of them.07 Java Black TD V6 D3, EGRs Blanked, Tow bar, Full dog guard & divider, LED Spots , DRLs, GG ATs, RLD Sump guard, RLD Spare Wheel Protector, D4 LED Rear Lights, Limo tints on boot and Midnight tint on rear windows, Kenwood screen with Garmin nav, Rear cameras, D4 Steering wheel with flappy paddles, T-max split charge system, Tree sliders, Prospeed roof rack & Ladder, Alisport fast road inter cooler,
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7th Jan 2018 12:47 am
abermarc
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Every day is a school day. I've wondered what they were for for years 👍👍
I'm doing some work on it tomorrow so it'll be a case of off they come then.
So are spacers or adapters the better option. Surely both do the same job depending on how stud pattern is configured??Cogito ergo sum!
Disco 3 - Daisy - Ultimate combo of beast mode and comfort!
Defender 90 - Ruby - RIP
Disco 1 - Lilly - Tame!
Disco 1 - Truck with no name - Beast!
Disco 1 - Bertie - Beast!
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7th Jan 2018 12:51 am
sailorboi
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If you want to fit D3/D4 wheels then you will need adapters but if you are just fitting modern wider Defender wheels you will just need spacers (as the new tyres are likely to be alot wider and will rub on the chassis with out).
I got my D3 adapters for my Sankey from Rakeway, just give them a ring very helpful
I also bought pair of 30mm spacers from eBlag when I first started converting mine and they worked a treat until i wanted to put D3 wheels on.07 Java Black TD V6 D3, EGRs Blanked, Tow bar, Full dog guard & divider, LED Spots , DRLs, GG ATs, RLD Sump guard, RLD Spare Wheel Protector, D4 LED Rear Lights, Limo tints on boot and Midnight tint on rear windows, Kenwood screen with Garmin nav, Rear cameras, D4 Steering wheel with flappy paddles, T-max split charge system, Tree sliders, Prospeed roof rack & Ladder, Alisport fast road inter cooler,
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7th Jan 2018 1:00 am
abermarc
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I'll speak to Rakeaway re adapters when I find an extra two D3 wheels for now though I think spacers will work.
Also, slight aside. What is biggest size tyre I could get on the standard sankey steels?Cogito ergo sum!
Disco 3 - Daisy - Ultimate combo of beast mode and comfort!
Defender 90 - Ruby - RIP
Disco 1 - Lilly - Tame!
Disco 1 - Truck with no name - Beast!
Disco 1 - Bertie - Beast!
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