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| Loz2286 Member Since: 31 Aug 2015 Location: High Wycombe Posts: 121  
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I've always preferred my spare wheel to be mounted on the bonnet. It looks better, the rear door isn't under strain and it's not in the way for cycle carriers etc. On my TD5 CSW it is of course rear door mounted. Paddocks do this kit which they say is not suitable for the TD5. Any idea why?
http://www.paddockspares.com/pm1131-defend...-only.html 1999 Td5 110 CSW 1961 Series 2 88 LPG |
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12th Mar 2016 2:31pm |
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| davew Member Since: 02 Jan 2012 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 888  
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TD5 bonnets are the weakest, thinnest bonnets Land Rover ever made. Put a spare wheel carrier on it and it'll fold in half. Some of that, I think, is because the engine sits quite high so they removed much of the reinforcement to clear the engine but it could have been a cost cutting exercise.
The bonnet prop for the TD5 is also too thin to support the weight of a bonnet with spare wheel having replaced the older scissor support with a thin detachable bar. On the military spec vehicles they used a much heftier prop, it's about 1/2 inch diameter and permanently attached to the bonnet instead of being attached to the slam panel and relying on the prop locating into a slot in the bonnet. http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net/ |
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12th Mar 2016 6:34pm |
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| Loz2286 Member Since: 31 Aug 2015 Location: High Wycombe Posts: 121
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Thanks for that info. Shame really as I prefer the look.
Oh well.... 1999 Td5 110 CSW 1961 Series 2 88 LPG |
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12th Mar 2016 6:47pm |
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| Fatboy Slim Member Since: 04 Feb 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 1006 
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Nothing to stop you buying an earlier bonnet with a spare wheel carrier on it.
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12th Mar 2016 7:08pm |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512 
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Or like this...
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12th Mar 2016 9:02pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5818  
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I bet some jobsworth in H&S at the DVLA would pipe up and say VeeTee's front wheel rack wouldn't meet UK road legislation, along the lines of bull bars. Just in case some 2ft child managed to bounce up the slab front of a 4ft high bonnet and land on the wheel. Because that happens ALL the time....
 Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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13th Mar 2016 9:34am |
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so you're doing your bit for the environment really 
| davew Member Since: 02 Jan 2012 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 888
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TBH I'd assumed the bull bar was a necessity as that tyre must mean you can only see about 20% of the road ahead so you use the bull bar like a blind person uses a white stick, to know when you've got too close to something. I tried putting a 265/75 tyre (without a wheel) on the bonnet as a possible way to carry it on an overland trip. Visibility was so bad that we ruled it out as an option. Take the same tyre and lift it up even higher with a set of bars and that must really limit the view. You'll probably get away with it on tarmac but off road you wouldn't have a clue what was in front or to the LHS of you. http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net/ |
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13th Mar 2016 10:37am |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347 
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I have a 265/75/16 GG At2 on my bonnet and have no viability issues at all.
Only time it is a problem is when trying to park tight to something like a bollard but then I just go as close as I think, get out and look then adjust. 
I'm with the Op on this I think the spare wheel looks great on the bonnet Click image to enlarge I would definitely recommend getting a earlier bonnet though. Keep your standard Td5 one and then get an earlier one with the reinforcement and bonnet mounting kit and then get it painted to suit your vehicle. That way if you don't like it you still have your old bonnet you can just switch back over and then sell your spare wheel one on. Hope that helps Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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13th Mar 2016 5:45pm |
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| smurf500 Member Since: 08 May 2015 Location: oxfordshire Posts: 54 
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i did the same with a 110 double cab i used to own.just bought an older bonnet then fitted a earlier type rear door carrier.the only problem i found was it rubbed the sound proofing cover on the td5 engine
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18th Mar 2016 2:35pm |
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| kevinf Member Since: 12 Apr 2011 Location: sheffield Posts: 55
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I've got a tatty 2nd hand bonnet that I put on to my td5 to carry a 2nd spare when I go on big trips, drove thru France, Spain and Morocco last summer carrying a 235/85 16 bfg with out any vision issues or overheating
2 point to watch I use the heavy duty bonnet stay that came with the 2nd hand bonnet, there's a suitable hole in the bonnet slam panel to receive it and I manage to break the top bit off the alarm bonnet switch which still worked fine with the 2nd hand bonnet, but isn't long enough with the original td5 bonnet, so would be an idea to remove it whilst your running with a different bonnet! hope this helps |
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24th Mar 2016 12:44pm |
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| wimvanzomeren Member Since: 21 Jan 2021 Location: Leusden Posts: 2 
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Hi Vincent; waar kan ik zo'n reservewiel dragen kopen? |
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21st Jan 2021 12:08pm |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2527 
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You definitely need 3 weetabix for your breakfast if you want to lift the bonnet up with a spare wheel on. Working on the engine has its dangers if you accidentally knock the bonnet stay. I also find it very distracting when driving, particularly off road.
I agree it looks the part but looks aren't everything. Defender 90XS SW Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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21st Jan 2021 12:54pm |
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| Will@LRW Member Since: 04 May 2019 Location: UK Posts: 179  
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I wouldn't be without mine. If you get the correct solid bonnet stay, it locks into the radiator slam panel so can't be knocked out. The clean and jerk method is the best way to open it.
Visibility isn't an issue because a Defender has straight body lines, so you can visualise where the far corner is quite easily. LR Workshop Find a Defender's history and spec: https://defender.lrworkshop.com |
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21st Jan 2021 7:44pm |
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| roel Member Since: 08 Aug 2009 Location: Lelystad Posts: 2039 
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I have a 1984 bonnet on my Td5.
The engine sound proofing just touches sometimes the internals off the bonnet. The scissor type support doesn't fit as it touched something under the bonnet. I don't remember what. So I use the td5 stick, however there is not a real good hole to stick it in so if I do some work I tie it to my rollbar or take it off completely. On my first 90 I had a bonnet mounted spare. I liked the looks and yes you have some reduced sight just in front off the Land Rover but that was only a problem off-road. I had a 7.50 x 16 not a 265 that makes a lot off difference too. The bonnet was heavy to open so on my td5 I didn't bother with it. Roel 1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001) 1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009) 2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts. 2003 90 Td5 (2009-now) |
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27th Jan 2021 12:11pm |
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