Fairly straight forward to fit. Put plenty cavity wax in where you drill holes through the cappings etc. My tip would be - put the skinniest, lightest wheel/tyre on. Something to get you home.
 
Fairly straight forward to fit. Put plenty cavity wax in where you drill holes through the cappings etc. My tip would be - put the skinniest, lightest wheel/tyre on. Something to get you home.
What is cavity wax? What is it used for?
 
It's a waxy/oily substance that prevents corrosion. You can get several makes/brands such as Dinitrol and Waxoyl etc. You can spray it on to surfaces such as the outside of your chassis, or you can spray it inside sections (cavities) such as inside your chassis rails, little holes etc.
 
It's a waxy/oily substance that prevents corrosion. You can get several makes/brands such as Dinitrol and Waxoyl etc. You can spray it on to surfaces such as the outside of your chassis, or you can spray it inside sections (cavities) such as inside your chassis rails, little holes etc.[/Q

Any chance you have a link to one of these products?
 
It's a waxy/oily substance that prevents corrosion. You can get several makes/brands such as Dinitrol and Waxoyl etc. You can spray it on to surfaces such as the outside of your chassis, or you can spray it inside sections (cavities) such as inside your chassis rails, little holes etc.
Any chance you have a link to one of these products?
 
I have the mantec carrier don't worry about the weight of the spare if it fitted well will hold anything ive had a 255x85 mt tyre haging off the back for 10 years and has caused no ill affects only thing I have to watch out for if I open the door fast it doesn't hit the indicator lens but in terms of weight / door hinge issues ive had nothing.
 
Hello,

Just bought a mantec spare wheel carrier, any tips or advice on fitting?
To be the only one to actually answer your questions.

YES ! line it up correctly and carefully... Measure it ****loads, mine was fitted by Mantec and they did it wrongly, as such too much weight is on the door latch and its always as stiff as buggery to open. I would fit and mark it without the wheel, it needs to take the weight but not mess with your rear door alignment.
 
To be the only one to actually answer your questions.

YES ! line it up correctly and carefully... Measure it ****loads, mine was fitted by Mantec and they did it wrongly, as such too much weight is on the door latch and its always as stiff as buggery to open. I would fit and mark it without the wheel, it needs to take the weight but not mess with your rear door alignment.
+100000
I fitted mine and got one hole 2mm out and it took a lot of mangling to get it to fit!
 

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