33" tyres and rear door problems

[Agronaught]

As I've now upgraded to 33" tyres. Do I need to be concerned about the rear door fracturing?

While I do plan on a rear tyre carrier it won't be for several months at best...

[RubberDuckieGQ]

I think it'll be fine as long as you shut the door properly ie don't drive around with it rattling.. and maybe don't have it sitting open for long periods?

I just got 33s too, no issues yet but it was only a fortnight ago so doesn't really count lol

Anyway, correct me if i'm wrong :)

[Rossco]

Yeah, I've had a 35 on the back of th GQ for years. No worries at all, replaced the front door hinges recently, barn door ones are still perfect.

[Winnie]

I think it's more a problem for the GUs than the GQ's, mine has had 33s on it for years and no problems at all

[sooty_10]

My gu has a 33 on the rear door and has been there for quite some time. No issues yet. 35's might be another story. But I also think it is luck of the draw with the rear door.

[RubberDuckieGQ]

What about spare (33) + hi lift jack on a spare wheel bracket?

I take it off when not off road

[Rumcajs]

I personally wouldn't as mine cracked with standard 31"tyre but if you need to also slam the door to get the interior light to go off or get it to lock with central locking than adjust the striker latch as all that slamming will add to cracks being formed.

Regards

[GaryXCY]

I've got the same issue. How did the barn door close on these initially - did it just click shut?

[Rumcajs]

I had to slam them hard usually to get the either central locking or interior light or dash warning to go out. In the hindsight, adjustment is actually easy and better than cracked door.

All is needed to loosen the bolts on the striker and move it a touch backwards, voila no more door slamming and possibly no cracking but I doubt that part.

Regards

[Agronaught]

Just adjusted the rear door so it doesn't need to be slammed. Thanks for the tip ;)

I will get a rear bar/tyre carrier at some point. Admittedly the primary motivation is I drive a tb
48 and 2 jerries would be handy...

[nipagu7]

As I've now upgraded to 33" tyres. Do I need to be concerned about the rear door fracturing?

While I do plan on a rear tyre carrier it won't be for several months at best...

if extra fuel is your main problem it might be better to consider replacing the 30 litre sub tank with an after market 75 litre one . i think this would be much cheeper and lighter than a rear bar ?

[Agronaught]

Already done ;). Brown Davis replacement sub track.

[nipagu7]

"Already done . Brown Davis replacement sub track. "

i would have thought that the larger sub tank would give you enough extra range . perhaps a larger main tank would be the go , their about 145 liters i think ,which would be a little more than 2 extra jerries , but pricey unless you can pick up a second hand one . or do have a larger main tank also ? if so you are really looking fore some serious touring range and also might want to keep a an eye on your GVM .

[Agronaught]

"Already done . Brown Davis replacement sub track. "

i would have thought that the larger sub tank would give you enough extra range . perhaps a larger main tank would be the go , their about 145 liters i think ,which would be a little more than 2 extra jerries , but pricey unless you can pick up a second hand one . or do have a larger main tank also ? if so you are really looking fore some serious touring range and also might want to keep a an eye on your GVM .

For a while there I did consider it, removing the LPG and putting in a long range tank. The BD sub tank effectively gives me the flexibility LPG alone didn't have. I'm now happy with this setup so it will be staying as it is.

The question remains on whether the 33" steel rims is likely to result in a cracked rear door... it seems like mixed opinions to me.

Cheers
Jason.

[threedogs]

Weak hinges and cracked door frames are considered the norm on 4x4's with a wheel on the rear door.
I moved mine inside as that suits my set up. I would only consider a rear bar for protection not to carry a jerry and a spare wheel
M2cW

[Agronaught]

Maybe I should throw the spare on the rhino bars. The only other kit on the roof is usually a shovel, HF Antenna, and roof pod if I'm really stretched for storage.

Cheers

[threedogs]

I take it you have drawers in the cargo area, I'm not a big fan of them they weigh a bit empty,
and after a while you forget whats in them.
I prefer to have a box or container for everything [square] as it packs better,
ATM planning on fitting a top shelf to the cargo barrier, that can hold some small light gear as well.
Have at least 250mm of head space available, without obstructing your vision

[Agronaught]

More a case of three children and need to maintain both rows of seats. If I'm lucky I can pull out one of the rear most seats for the fridge...

Until the kids grow up (or the teen finally goes too far) the rear of the patrol will need to remain largely unmodified.

The tyre on the roof works for me. As it is the car is too tall for most of the shopping centre carparks around here, and it can sit beside the HF Antenna that lies flat on a custom bracket when driving and put up when I've stopped for a while.

Cheers
Jason.