Exterior Spare Relocation

[vasco pyjama]

Just finished relocation of spare on our 2014 17.56 outback Expanda, done it on the cheap myself only cost approx. $150 all up , hopefully that is it for modifications . Coral Bay here we come.

 

[mccrlc]

Nice job, I did something very similar to that a couple of weeks ago on our 16.49

 

[vasco pyjama]

Yes was about the only place I could think of to put it without losing to much clearance

 

[Capt. Gadget]

That's looks great where did get a new winch from I couldn't find one and ended up using one from the wreckers when I did mine

 

[vasco pyjama]

ebay cost $77

 

[Drover]

So how did it go, no bottom out problems ?????
Moving mine from a drop down on the bar to underneath and trying to get max height while still being able to lower it from the outside seems to be my main stumbling point but yours seems to fit the bill quite well.

 

[vasco pyjama]

No problems with the height as the outback has plenty of room to move underneath. Its only about 80mm lower than the water tanks so didnt lose to much at all

 

[Drover]

Sounds good think I'll use a bit of yours and a bit of @Capt. Gadgets ideas, winder from the side thru chassis just drill thru and weld a tube in the hole for the winder to pass thru and it will stop the chassis from getting dirt and crap in.
great pics.

 

[vasco pyjama]

I just drilled a 12mm hole through my back bumper which was at the correct height for the winder to go through and covered the holes with a couple of rubber grommets that are easy to remove and replace when necessary.

 

[Drover]

Mine is round and has the drop down rack in the way which I was going to leave in place as it may be of use for an extra spare and mounts my rear cam as well, but mostly it's welded on and I did such a nice spray job on the whole bar I don't want to wreck it all and have to do it again (I hate painting) and grinding off the welds will surely do that.

 

[vasco pyjama]

Sounds like a good plan hope you have success

 

[Dingo]

hi there im only new to this but where did you buy the frame for the spare wheel from to mount at the rear please?

cheers

 

[chartrock]

Welcome to the forum @Dingo. I think you will find that all of the guys have made their own bracket, the only thing purchased would be the wind up/down mechanism.

 

[vasco pyjama]

I built the frame myself and purchased the winding mechanism from Ebay. Hope this helps

 

[Dingo]

I built the frame myself and purchased the winding mechanism from Ebay. Hope this helps

Cool would you be interested in making me one matey by any chance only if that's ok

 

[Dingo]

Welcome to the forum @Dingo. I think you will find that all of the guys have made their own bracket, the only thing purchased would be the wind up/down mechanism.

Thanks matey for that did you make your own mate

 

[vasco pyjama]

up in Karrathaso would probably be more trouble than its worth could send the dimensions if you wanted

 

[chartrock]

Thanks matey for that did you make your own mate

Yes I did but discarded it after one trip and built one on a new RHS rear bar. Underneath was too awkward to get at to remove and replace.

 

[createit]

up in Karrathaso would probably be more trouble than its worth could send the dimensions if you wanted

Hi vasco, would you be able to send through all the measurements. Would be forever grateful as I have a fabricotor happy to whip one up for me and I have acquired a spare wheel winch.

 

[vasco pyjama]

Yeah no worries mate as long as you don't mind waiting until sunday when I finish work.
Cheers Vasco