Suggestions on a twin wheel carrier for a GU 98

[Anaurath]

I have a sports range one $1200 so I was happy with that and it's been on for 18 mths and no problems yet.

Thanks Stropp,

They are pretty close from where I live.

I will drop down there tomorrow to get some information.

Cheers.

[FNQGU]

How much do these rear bars weigh anyway? I've got my eye on the Raslarr unit but want to do my weight figures before I go too much further.

[Hodge]

How much do these rear bars weigh anyway? I've got my eye on the Raslarr unit but want to do my weight figures before I go too much further.

My kaymar bar was 70kg . That's minus each wheel arm which were 20 to 25 kg each easy. Very very strong unit. When I took it off for sale you could tell they sparred no expense with steel and good welds.

[PattyWgnOwen]

Easy 100kg more than standard, plus the second wheel if that's your plan?

[BillsGU]

Do you really need one? Lots of extra weight, lots of dollars - for something you may never need. Also it's just another thing to rattle and break. I have never needed a second spare and neither has anyone I have travelled with. We always carry plugs and when we go really remote we carry tubes, a spare case and tyre changing gear. Also, if you tow a trailer, make sure the rims/tyres are interchangeable. Just my two bobs worth.

[the evil twin]

What he said ^^^^

Every extra kilo that is added that far back on a vehicle is worth maybe 5 kilo's of payload as far as the rear spring towers are concerned.
Cracks in the the rear spring towers are one of the few weaknesses in the Patrol Chassis which is why people reinforce them.

If you are towing as well then the tow ball down force is also to be considered

I like the idea of getting the weight off the large door but if you are doing medium to heavily loaded travel in remote areas or rough tracks then I feel the added weight is more likely to eventually cause issues than the "convenience" of having two fully mounted spares hanging off the rear.

Just my opinion from my experiences

[FNQGU]

Good points. I want to take the weight off the barn door hinge for the single spare, plus be able to use the Hi-Lift Jack on the rear bar. I wouldn't opt for the second wheel carrier personally, but maybe a jerry holder. The weight of it all is a bit of an issue though.

[PattyWgnOwen]

It's worth doing for two reasons. Big wheels on the door is trouble, and plastic bumpers cop a hammering. On corrugated roads they literally shake the tail lights out, so my opinion is do it and accept the weight. There are lots of stories around of people losing spare wheels because they simply cracked and fell off the back door.

[rd28ti]

there's a few private/up coming fabricators in qld that will do it for you, patrol customs 4x4, kc works, buds customs radius fabrication there all on face book mate hit them up there's also proform fab down south..hope i helped a little bit in price category.

[Evo]

I've had Kaymar. They are well built. The ARB ones are rubbish. Expensive, bearings are too small, they shake themselves to bits. Mate has had arms replaced twice by ARB under warranty. On the flip side I have seen a couple of cheapies just break off on corrugated roads so make sure ties well made and you should be fine.

I would recommend ARB, but not new (unless you want to spend the $$$)
I have an ARB one, corrugations, heavy offroad, no issues, bearings are no smaller than outback accessories or kaymar (have compared)
Picked mine up 2nd hand from a write off, so not that expensive.
Have seen 2nd hand units come up cheap, so if you aren't fussy on a new one, keep an eye out.

Evo