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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: chrisjones on May 08, 2005, 10:19:21 AM

Title: 97-2001 XJ Rear mounted Spare
Post by: chrisjones on May 08, 2005, 10:19:21 AM
Firstly, Hi everyone.

I have a stock 99 XJ to which I will be fitting BFG A/Ts (235/75/15) to this week.

I really want to get the spare out of the boot and on to the back.  I'd rather not change the rear bumper if I can get away with it and wanted to know if the optional rear carrier for pre 97 XJs can be modded to fit.  :?:
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Post by: Mike Pavelin on May 08, 2005, 12:50:09 PM
It may be possible, but might be more trouble than it's worth as the bumper and tailgate are both a different shape on the earlier ones, so you might struggle to get the mounting hardware fitting nicely. Olympic do a rock bumper an swing out tire carrier at a good price. Have a look on Quadratec's site. The bumper is $239 and the swing out is $289 + $42.95 for the bracket which holds the wheel. I believe Steve at NSM has one of the bumpers in stock.
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Post by: chrisjones on May 08, 2005, 12:57:45 PM
I didn't really want to change the bumper 'cos I know what would happen.

You know, new rear bumper means you HAVE to get a new front one.  Then a winch.  Now everything looks a bit silly if you don't do a lift, then the tyres look too small.........

Oh, what the hell!!   :twisted:
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Post by: Anonymous on May 08, 2005, 01:23:25 PM
You're learning fast [-X  :smt033
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Post by: chrisjones on May 08, 2005, 01:32:32 PM
My wife'll divorce me!!

 :lol:
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Post by: Anonymous on May 08, 2005, 03:43:48 PM
Aint been here 5 minutes & already talking lift kits & big wheels..........Next thing you know, you will want a CJ.........that sounds familiar!!! :supz:
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Post by: daggie on May 08, 2005, 03:59:40 PM
:smt044  :smt003
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Post by: chrisjones on May 08, 2005, 07:17:23 PM
I AM CJ with the XJ !!!  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
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Post by: chrisjones on May 08, 2005, 08:02:35 PM
Back to the point......... :!:  :axe:
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Post by: Anonymous on May 08, 2005, 08:24:30 PM
How different do you think the facelift model would be to the earlier model?? Reason being, I will be doing a stripdown & refit of a swing away on my '93 XJ soon (done a deal with UniformMovie) so i would be a in a position to take pix, measurements, etc............you are even welcome to come & help.... :mrgreen:

just a thought!!
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Post by: chrisjones on May 08, 2005, 08:36:46 PM
Where and when,  I'll bring the camera and an extra pair of hands.
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Post by: Anonymous on May 08, 2005, 08:39:36 PM
Chris,

we have yet to sort a date & time but it will probably be at my place in Hereford during the week sometime before the end of the month........will keep you informed if you want!!

Paul
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Post by: chrisjones on May 08, 2005, 08:46:01 PM
Cheers Paul.

Let me know the day and send me a map- I could get lost on my drive. :smt102
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Post by: Anonymous on May 08, 2005, 08:54:47 PM
Where you from in Shrops???? I used to live in Church Stretton........
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Post by: Anonymous on May 08, 2005, 09:50:57 PM
Oh gawd its al coming out now.....
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Post by: Anonymous on May 08, 2005, 11:25:28 PM
Wot you on about??? Been on the IPA again???
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Post by: Anonymous on May 08, 2005, 11:49:17 PM
Its this South Shropshire bit.....You'll be mentioning Clun next :D
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Post by: chrisjones on May 09, 2005, 12:11:53 AM
Paul.

Oh very posh!!  Sure you woouldn't rather drive a Range Rover? :lol:

Only kidding!!  I'm in Shrewsbury, but work in Bishops Castle.
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Post by: Anonymous on May 09, 2005, 08:53:55 AM
Yeah, I know Clun..........went there once & swear I heard duelling banjos!!!!
 :finga:
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Post by: chrisjones on May 09, 2005, 09:21:43 AM
Or old enough ?