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Naks



Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Stellenbosch, ZA
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South Africa 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White
LS4x4/IRB bonnet stay
I can't believe it's taken this long for someone to do this... I'm ordering one!

https://www.facebook.com/IRBdevelopments/videos/430260014562144/

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... fit the very first of our TDCi Puma bonnet stays, we’ve been working on this new product with Bryan Bush at Design & Development Engineering Ltd.Utilises existing bolt holes so requires no drilling, matches the standard height when up and locks in place. Now on our web site.
£126 delivered.

The bonnet stays are here! 100 kits delivered this week, OEM quality gas strut made in Germany. Should be ready for posting in the next few days, just dealing with some gremlins in the web page, if you can’t wait contact me here and I’ll organise a Paypal invoice for £126 inc delivery and VAT.
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X4SKP



Member Since: 29 Nov 2013
Location: Berkshire
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Agree... Thumbs Up

I would have preferred a X2 solution to even up the lifting force... but all in not bad.

What the video doesn't show is the full closure method... in the 'analogue' version of
closing a bonnet (especially the older Aluminium versions) I was 'advised' to drop it closed
from about 6 inches as a firm push shut can result in an unwanted dent, now the Puma
bonnet in steel is definitely better in this respect but I still haven't 'dropped' the long standing
habit.

I like it but this is still in second place to the gas strut fix to the rear door,
(essential in any windy / inclined parking conditions IMO) SKIP
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html
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markb110



Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Guildford
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England 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Epsom Green
I put two on my 300TDI 110 about 15 years ago,

I had to warn the guys in the garage before they opened the bonnet as it did lift up pretty quickly. Think trebuchet..... Laughing

Best thing about it is that you wont accidently knock the current stay out of the way when you head is under it. For the Puma boys and girls add security bolts as another line of defence.
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Mo Murphy



Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
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Really ? You haven't looked very hard before then 😊



Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey
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Mo Murphy



Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
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United Kingdom 1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey
Nige at xcess4x4.
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey
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LR90XS2011



Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
had 2 off gas rams on mine for a long time now (at least 6 years) did have to drill the bonnet frame though

www.defender2.net/forum/topic14243.html?highlight=bonnet+strut DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
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CarMan



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Tempting and personally I like the idea of no additional holes Thumbs Up Rob

1993 200tdi 90 hard-top
1998 300tdi 90 soft-top
2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top (sold)
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oneten110



Member Since: 02 Jul 2011
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Prefer my original bonnet prop. If needed I can ignore it completely and open the bonnet all the way so it lays back against the windscreen. Thus enabling easy access to stuff at the back of the engine bay It is not a Defender, it is a One_Ten
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ARC99



Member Since: 19 Feb 2013
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Cairns Blue
I don't trust rams, air or oil, having had RR Classic tail gate slam down on my neck in a slight breeze and narrow escapes with other makes. At least with the tried and tested method you can hear if the breeze/wind is rattling the stay and you have time to move. Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place,
so it doesn't take much to Censored us off.

Richard
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Co1



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Seems bloody expensive to me!
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Zed



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https://www.instagram.com/p/B5vd26qJugt/

That bounce at the end of travel would drive me mad. WARNING.
This post may contain sarcasm.
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Sulisuli



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You know you secretly want them Zed and when you get them and dislike them let me know Rolling with laughter 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
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Roy5695



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Indus Silver
Zed wrote:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B5vd26qJugt/

That bounce at the end of travel would drive me mad.


That’s it locking into place. Got to lift it up again so it will lower. Prevents it blowing shut I’d imagine.

I’ve messaged them about a blue one 😆 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html

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Roy
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Zed



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You know you secretly want them Zed and when you get them and dislike them let me know Rolling with laughter


Yeah it's a nice idea for sure but that bounce would do my head in. Hopefully that one was just poorly fitted.
Also the last few jobs have involved removing the bonnet to access the rear of the bay and I'm not too sure if fitting one would make removing it a faff.

I'm hoping someone here gets one and reports back... WARNING.
This post may contain sarcasm.

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Sulisuli



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If it’s good enough for you Roy5695 then I may just have to order one, however I’m hoping to never ever have to open my bonnet again Rolling with laughter 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
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