Lpg Conversion

[HOWIE]

Hi all just had a conversion done,tank in spare wheel well.
problem ive got is where to to put the spare wheel,looks crap on the roof,some one suggested the bonnet...bad idea methinks.
was wondering if anyone new where i good get hold of a tyre carrier to sit on the rear bumper...cheers Howie.

 

[OZexplore]

i have seen one but i dont know who made it

 

[Howard]

As far as I know there is no such add on. Its another case of 'you want it then make it yourself'. I know some of those with LPG have just left the spare at home and use instant fix for punctures. (or call the AA/RAC).

 

[Ian5700]

I have seen an explorer for sale on ebay with this set up, the tire mounted on the rear, with the swinging arm. I believe you would have to swing it out of the way each time, to use the glass or door.

I know some jeep cheros. have this does to them, to allow for more room in rear, as normally they have spare tire in rear.

 

[Andrew Timothy]

Hi, For the price of a mount of some sort for the spare wheel you could have the others "jellied" like the plod do. No worries about punctres then, unless they are of a large nature.

Andy.

 

[UKExploder]

Hi mate,

Check spare parts breakers, UK Ford Maverick has a rear mounted spare tire, so do some Jeeps. :exp:
Al

 

['97 V8]

alright you UK guys, where do you get your lpg conversions from?

 

[shytot4x4]

I think the Maverick spare is mounted on the door. The Ex will need a 'gate' type carrier (or a swing down type like some Froneras had/have) as it would be impossible to lift the tailgate with a spare wheel on it. Well, not without investing in some seriously industrial gas struts... Fortunately the rear bumper should be strong enough to bear the weight of a gate type carrier. They used to be available cheaply as after market kits for Land Rover 'Series' truck cabs that were fitted with a drop down tailgate. Should be easy to mod to fit the Ex if you've got a bit of imagination and a welder.

SImon H