Spare wheel lockable box

[chrsbe]

the box looks very very similar to the one on the g wagon. yes, these screws tend to corrode in the spray.

 

[AMan]

After reading all the comments, I’ve done the exercise of removing the cover and spare wheel.. It was a piece of piss three minute job in my case…. The hex screws came out with no trouble, ditto the spare. There was enough torque on all the fixing to prevent them working lose and no thread lock present. The cover acts as a stud catcher which would be handy on a dark and stormy night.

My Gren was a mid December build and has the alloy wheel spare. Now they are off, I’ll apply a smidge of silicone grease before putting them back on.

Used all the Ineos tools..

I took mine off on day 1, replaced the tyre and put it back on. No issues… noticed how beautiful the back of the Grenadier is without the spare mounted. Considering a roof carrier now

 

[AMan]

I took mine off on day 1, replaced the tyre and put it back on. No issues… noticed how beautiful the back of the Grenadier is without the spare mounted. Considering a roof carrier now

I’ve also got to say I really like the lockable cover. Don’t think I’ll ever lock it, but I got it for a reason- to undress my son and dump his muddy gear in it after school everyday. And for that purpose, it’s absolutely worth the money. If your kids love mud, get it. Next week we’ll be at the WRC Safari Rally and I imagine the cover will be immeasurably useful. It’s basically 4 days of mud, dust and all things lovely! Plastic over fabric for sure if it’s for multi day utility.

 

[YellowLab]

Though I have not seen the locking storage box - the plastic looks very low grade to justify the $350 cost.

 

[anand]

Though I have not seen the locking storage box - the plastic looks very low grade to justify the $350 cost.

It definitely seems fairly durable in use and overall feel; notably better plastic (and better mounting design) than the non-storage "cover" that is standard

 

[Sam]

are these indentations in the bodywork...? perhaps caused by wheel in contact with door?

 

[anand]

are these indentations in the bodywork...? perhaps caused by wheel in contact with door?

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There are not supposed to be indentations there.... I don't think it's from the wheel contacting it because they tyre carrier isn't centered between them

 

[YellowLab]

There are not supposed to be indentations there.... I don't think it's from the wheel contacting it because they tyre carrier isn't centered between them

Maybe this is the cause - she walked into the door??

 

[AMan]

are these indentations in the bodywork...? perhaps caused by wheel in contact with door?

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No they’re not… weird that they show up in the video like that because they don’t exist in reality

 

[AMan]

Original video on my YouTube … optical illusion

https://youtube.com/@KenyanGrenadier

There are not supposed to be indentations there.... I don't think it's from the wheel contacting it because they tyre carrier isn't centered between them

No they’re not… weird that they show up in the video like that because they don’t exist in reality

 

[Cheshire cat]

I have the lockbox in the spare wheel and although pretty happy with it, I would be hesitant to heartily recommend it at the price charged.

 

[K1LL3M]

Is the lockbox sized to the wheel? Ie is the lockbox on the 18" larger than the 17"

Is it like to work with aftermarket wheels?

 

[emax]

I don't know about the 17" vs. 18" size.

But mounting is IMO only a question of the rim depth. Aftermarket rims of the same depth should do. And if the depth is greater, it should be possible to mount it with some spacers behind box. And thinner rims are unlikely to be a choice for the car.

 

[Cheshire cat]

Is the lockbox sized to the wheel? Ie is the lockbox on the 18" larger than the 17"

Is it like to work with aftermarket wheels?

I have the tools locker on my vehicle. It has a lip round its diameter which I imagine is wide enough to cover the rim of the 18” as well as the 17”.

 

[anand]

Is the lockbox sized to the wheel? Ie is the lockbox on the 18" larger than the 17"

Is it like to work with aftermarket wheels?

It is a single size, designed to work for the 17" or 18" wheels AFAIK

 

[DCPU]

Is the lockbox sized to the wheel? Ie is the lockbox on the 18" larger than the 17"

Is it like to work with aftermarket wheels?

Well the part number for the 17" is here in the thread, we just need someone with 18" wheels to confirm whether theirs is the same?

Post in thread 'Spare wheel lockable box' https://www.theineosforum.com/threads/spare-wheel-lockable-box.12412262/post-1333187840

 

[DCPU]

And a bump for this query:

Can those that have done the task confirm whether they have proper conical shaped washers or just ordinary ones that look to have been crushed to fit?

Post in thread 'Spare wheel lockable box' https://www.theineosforum.com/threads/spare-wheel-lockable-box.12412262/post-1333187843