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ryangus

Member Since: 23 Sep 2016
Location: Queensland
Posts: 2

Bonnet spare wheel mount - couple of questions

Hi,
First time poster, long time lurker from Down Under!

I'll get right to it. It seems the spring to lift the bonnet when pulling the cable isn't strong enough when the spare is on the bonnet. Does anyone sell a stronger spring?

Also, the rubber that the spare sits on are a bit worse for wear. Again, does anybody know who sells replacements?

EDIT: Always happens - search for ages with no luck, post on a forum, then search again and it appears!! Spare wheel bonnet mounting rubber http://www.paddockspares.com/mrc4619-mounting.html

23rd Sep 2016 5:27am

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8582

Have not heard of a stronger, however that does not mean that one does not exist!

Easy done as two person operation, one pulls bonnet release catch and one lifts front of bonnet.

A trick for one person operation is to use a clothes peg or two to keep the bonnet release catch open whilst going to front of vehicle.

Also you are better off with the one piece bonnet stay rather then the two piece folding bonnet stay..

HTH

Brendan

23rd Sep 2016 7:00am

shaggydog

Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 3347

1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue

I believe this is the one you are after.

I think the spring is a slightly thicker diameter and a bit more springy.

http://www.lrseries.com/shop/product/listi...amp;page=1

I suffer the same issue but open it from the front.

Also second what Brendan says, those scissor props are lethal

Hope that helps

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23rd Sep 2016 12:00pm

ryangus

Member Since: 23 Sep 2016
Location: Queensland
Posts: 2

Thanks - that one does look stronger. Might be worth a go.

Here in OZ, our army vehicles (aka Perentie) had strengthened scissor bonnet stays, which I've acquired. I agree my old vehicle's single piece was more trustworthy, but at least I don;t have the stock item which I wouldn't trust at all with a spare on the bonnet!

23rd Sep 2016 12:15pm

charcoal

Member Since: 28 Jul 2014
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 942

I have a piece of metal about an inch and a half in length which I wedge under the bonnet release handle to open mine, no need for another person then.

You can also remove the bonnet release system altogether, the weight of the wheel is more than sufficient to hold the bonnet down while driving.

I have the folding bonnet stay and I must admit it does look sketchy but it's never failed in the many times my bonnets been up. 1999 Land Rover Defender 110 td5 station wagon
1998 Land Rover Defender 110 County Station Wagon ~ Sold
1995 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Station Wagon ~ Sold

1985 Land Rover 110 ex mod project Tithonus ~ Sold

23rd Sep 2016 3:16pm

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