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Spare Wheel Security

virginian
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24 Mar 2015 07:56 #141246 by virginian

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Iv'e had my spare wheel carrier off the back door for a spruce up, & while putting it back together again, I've noticed all 5 securing bolts can be got at through the 3 spoke alloy fixed to it. Has security ever been a problem, & if so is there a fix.

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mickt
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24 Mar 2015 11:24 #141250 by mickt

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Wheel locking nuts?

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24 Mar 2015 11:52 #141252 by markyp2000

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If you dont intend taking it back off get the bolts welded on to the bracket or grind them so a scocket wont fit over them or cut a steel sheet and place it in the holder before putting the spare wheel on

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24 Mar 2015 19:39 #141274 by virginian

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Thats given me an idea. Two pack epoxy 2 opposing fixing bolts. That should deter them. The wheel itself has a locking wheelnut, and that cheapo plastic shield would be a further deterrent. Happy days

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24 Mar 2015 21:02 #141287 by kirkynut

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I've never read or heard of it being a problem to be honest. So I wouldn't worry.

Put a cover over it and no one else will notice the issue.

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24 Mar 2015 21:24 #141289 by helijohn

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it was a big problem on Pajeros a few years ago. On my Junior one bolt is a stud and accessed from inside the door. You could do something similar.

You could replace one or two of the bolts with a post bolt which has a slot head for a screwdriver. These are hard to shift even when access is good.

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