Rear tire carrier, under body armour, etc...

[josh]

I'll be picking up my LR3 this week with new items installed...rear tire carrier, under body armour and sill protectors (all Rasta 4x4)...will post some pics for all to see.

-Josh

 

[techboydino]

do it.

 

[duckdive]

Josh, let us know if you experience any rattleing from the rear tire carrier both on and off
road. Also tell us if you have a change in the way the truck drives, weight shift ect.

 

[codemonkey]

Any pics yet? I'm itching to spend some money on the Rasta stuff, would love to see pics and hear about install experience before I do.

 

[nwoods]

Any pics yet? I'm itching to spend some money on the Rasta stuff, would love to see pics and hear about install experience before I do.

Plates are great, sill protectors are okay (better than nothing), rear tire carrier is pretty good. Plates are easy to install, not sure about the tire carrier, as I assume it requires some drilling and cutting (and a corresponding case of steady nerves)

 

[josh]

Rear tire carrier, body armour, etc.......

Here are the photos of my new Rasta equipment. I definitely like the sill protectors better than the factory tubes (which are probably just for looks). The under armour is great but haven't had a chance to "try it out" yet. The rear tire carrier is also great...very solid and secure. I have not heard the first rattle. I recommend all of it. Someone inquired about the ride of the truck...no difference. Still love it all!

-Josh

 

[duckdive]

Cool stuff Josh!!

 

[techboydino]

couple questions josh.

does the tire carrier latch open or does it just swing freely?
does the tire carrier come off easily?
any extra wind noise from the tire?

thanks.

 

[josh]

Rear tire carrier answers...

Here are my answers to your questions:

Does the tire carrier latch open or does it just swing freely?

The latch takes a bit of force to open and close...not enough to be a problem of course but enough to make it truly secure. There is no play in it when closed...which means no rattle. When opened, there is a small rod (not hydraulic but something of that nature) to allow the tire to swing out in a controlled manner. Thus, when you open it, it does not just flap out and slam against anything. I have heard though that you should take care to not let it just swing open freely because the weight of the tire (especially larger ones like mine) can allow it to swing to much and break the rod. I am obviously careful of this but it in no way is a problem that I can see.


Does the tire carrier come off easily?

I have not attempted to take the carrier off and thus I don't know. My guess is that it does not. I think if you take it off you would also have one or multiple unattractive holes in your bumper.

Any extra wind noise from the tire?

No apparent wind noise that I can hear. Of course, the roof rack and the 265/65/18's make enough noise that I probably wouldn't notice anyway. But no, no noticeable wind noise.

Hope this helps.

-Josh

 

[techboydino]

thanks for the response. that about sums it up.