Spare tire winch on MY13

[umbertob]

For those of you who purchased a 2013 recently, could you check the mechanism of your spare tire winch when you happen to be back there? Mine thankfully still comes with the 22mm hex bolt that you can operate with a 22mm socket or the (crappy) supplied tool to loosen/tighten the lug nuts. I understand they may have changed the design on more recent builds to a different type of flange that you need to operate with the (even crappier) metal hook thingie for the scissors jack.

 

[Finlayforprez]

For those of you who purchased a 2013 recently, could you check the mechanism of your spare tire winch when you happen to be back there? Mine thankfully still comes with the 22mm hex bolt that you can operate with a 22mm socket or the (crappy) supplied tool to loosen/tighten the lug nuts. I understand they may have changed the design on more recent builds to a different type of flange that you need to operate with the (even crappier) metal hook thingie for the scissors jack.

Hey Umberto,

I will have to double check this afternoon (now I am curious), but I am almost sure when I took a look at it after I took delivery it was the 22mm hex bolt.

I'll let you know otherwise.

-David

 

[mbw]

mine is the newer metal hook method. Its just flat on two sides I think, with the hole. You use the rod with the hook end to move it around.

It is a little awkward, but it works alright. I used it once already when I installed my RLD spare wheel protector.

Ill get pictures of it and post sometime soon.

 

[mbw]

 

[umbertob]

One wonders what type of committee at Land Rover decided the original hex bolt design wasn't good enough after all these years and decided to inconvenience us just a little bit more.

 

[PaulLR3]

Just checked, and I have the hook loop as well. Will be using it soon to take off the shiny new full size wheel and put a coat of wheel wax on it. Will make it easier to remove all the road grime when I do my annual cleaning & pressure check on the spare.

 

[Finlayforprez]

Just checked, and I have the hook loop as well. Will be using it soon to take off the shiny new full size wheel and put a coat of wheel wax on it. Will make it easier to remove all the road grime when I do my annual cleaning & pressure check on the spare.

Hey Paul,

Do you recommend any particular brand of wheel wax? I would like to do the same thing.

-David

 

[PaulLR3]

It's actually called Wheel Wax. Here is a link:

http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/WW8.cfm

I have used it for years on my Audis since they create so much brake dust. Now using it on both Land Rovers as well. Makes brake dust removal so much easier. I just use the regular P21S body wash to wash the wheels. No need for any harsh chemicals that may damage the wheel finish.

 

[Finlayforprez]

It's actually called Wheel Wax. Here is a link:

http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/WW8.cfm

I have used it for years on my Audis since they create so much brake dust. Now using it on both Land Rovers as well. Makes brake dust removal so much easier. I just use the regular P21S body wash to wash the wheels. No need for any harsh chemicals that may damage the wheel finish.

Thanks, Paul!

I have the black design package, so the wheels are pretty easy to clean and actually keep the clean look for a while (hides brake dust well). This will definitely help with the cleaning. Thanks again!

-David

 

[rovernut]

So who's going to be the first to do a "retro Mod" and install a hex bolt system from a donor LR4?