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General Category => TECHNICAL CHAT => Topic started by: wullie_r on June 14, 2010, 08:57:02 PM

Title: Disco 1 spare wheel carrier + suspension
Post by: wullie_r on June 14, 2010, 08:57:02 PM

Hey folks,

Got a puncture the other day, and noticed 'again' how bad my carrier is for rust, theres a 3"x2" hole above the bottom stud (I did attack it with a wire brush before and hammerite).

Anyway, what can I do to fix this, is welding the best option or can I get a replacement new or used?


Also what are Bearmach springs and pro-comp gas shocks like?

Title: Re: Disco 1 spare wheel carrier + suspension
Post by: jumbo on June 14, 2010, 09:33:08 PM

i replaced my discos carrier. paddocks and craddocks have them. may have to call them, cant remember if its listed on website but they do stock them

Title: Re: Disco 1 spare wheel carrier + suspension
Post by: Buffalo Bill on June 14, 2010, 09:35:45 PM

Speek to  drh as he has jumbo,s old disco might do you a deal!!!

Cheers

Title: Re: Disco 1 spare wheel carrier + suspension
Post by: wullie_r on June 14, 2010, 10:02:23 PM

Thanx for the replys.

Jumbo can you remember 'roughly' how much you paid for a new one?

Title: Re: Disco 1 spare wheel carrier + suspension
Post by: jumbo on June 14, 2010, 10:09:20 PM

sorry going back 3/4 years now. as bill says ask duncan, hes got that disco now
it is easy to change, even i managed to do it myself :o

Title: Re: Disco 1 spare wheel carrier + suspension
Post by: DRH on June 14, 2010, 10:18:53 PM

Sorry

That went on to my last one when I broke a stud trying to get the wheel off!  Most of tbe rest of the car's there (apart from the underside that's being shoveled up on a weekly basis)  It's quite amazing how good this car was on the top side - underside was a different matter.  No wonder Doug slates Disco's

Duncan

Title: Re: Disco 1 spare wheel carrier + suspension
Post by: Buffalo Bill on June 14, 2010, 10:20:24 PM

Doug i am impressed!!!!! :P

Title: Re: Disco 1 spare wheel carrier + suspension
Post by: jumbo on June 14, 2010, 10:31:02 PM

i do still like discos, they are the best allrounder.....just a pity they dont stay around for long >:( >:( they are designed to rust >:( >:(

Quote from: Buffalo Bill on June 14, 2010, 10:20:24 PM

Doug i am impressed!!!!! :P

theres no beggining to my talent ;D ;D

Title: Re: Disco 1 spare wheel carrier + suspension
Post by: wullie_r on June 14, 2010, 11:33:38 PM

Thanks again folks.

Anyone offer advice on Bearmach gear?

Title: Re: Disco 1 spare wheel carrier + suspension
Post by: james on June 17, 2010, 08:53:36 PM

d44 do a nice one a bit pricey though but worth it
http://www.devon4x4.com/products_a/p132c99/0/d44-discovery-oversized-wheel-carrier.html

 i have ran pro comp gas shock + 2 inch for 3 year with no probs
i prefer brit par hd springs over the bearmach ones   how ever if your not going for a lift you carnt go wrong with the oe heavy duty ones

james

Title: Re: Disco 1 spare wheel carrier + suspension
Post by: wullie_r on June 23, 2010, 11:30:58 AM

Thanx for the advice guys  :)