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| macfrank Member Since: 05 Nov 2015 Location: somewhere in the north Posts: 1080   
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I‘m very happy with these
https://www.designdevelopmenteng.co.uk/sto...p188776023 High quality and easy to fit. You can‘t remove the bolt with bonnet closed; it‘s not a „security“ bolt such as torx pin. Also the nuts from underneath the bonnet are not shear nuts. (these are the standard black not matte)  Click image to enlarge |
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21st Jun 2020 5:29pm |
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| Pacha Member Since: 23 Feb 2020 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 772  
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I have swapped all of my external stuff for stainless security bolts - couple of different types mixed on every fitting.
Anything that makes the scum move onto somewhere else that is easier has to be worth it. Rgds. Chris |
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21st Jun 2020 6:29pm |
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| trailbear Member Since: 14 Sep 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 405
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Gents
Thanks for the advice and ideas. I particularly like the mixing up of the fittings and securings, I hadn’t considered that......such a simple solution! I like those bonnet hinges, they are pretty much identical to the originals. Need to consider which ones to chose now🤔 |
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22nd Jun 2020 2:05pm |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2527 
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I've done the same as Pacha and used a mix of different screw heads. Anyway of delaying the scumbags has got to be good. Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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22nd Jun 2020 3:06pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295 
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Hello trailbear
In my opinion the value of these bonnet security hinges is almost completely down to the quality of the of the security bolt holding the 'barrel' in position, this assuming the rest of the product is made from reasonably tough material does improve the standard arrangements, so is worth adding. As covered... the bulkhead hinge part is stud / welded into position and so can for all reasonable scenarios not be considered the weak link, the standard bonnet element of the hinge is as good as its fixings, these can be upgraded to 'unique' types... the crazy bit is that Land rover never corrected the 'bonnet off' when vertical arrangement, hence the aftermarket work-arounds. Its worth noting that the standard hinge contains the 'bulk head element' and 'rubber sleeve' well... its just the 'hook it on' that will do... doesn't do. When I got my latest Defender I looked at the then few security hinges on the market at the time (2013) and inclined to play around I went a different route. I wont detail just how these are fixed, other than to say it took a lot of effort. I'm happy enough with the result, I like the fact also I'm almost certainly the only one, this approach was probably considered and rejected by those who have made a security hinge, because of the install requirements. I fitted these after I applied Dinitrol to the bonnet where it's easy lift off characteristics were appreciated (once). Click image to enlarge SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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22nd Jun 2020 3:39pm |
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| Oldowner Member Since: 26 Dec 2018 Location: South west Posts: 623 
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I purchased a set of these purely to stop the bonnet rattling as their bush and pin system is superior to any other hinge out there. |
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22nd Jun 2020 7:15pm |
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| macfrank Member Since: 05 Nov 2015 Location: somewhere in the north Posts: 1080
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 for closing that gap this way.
With security hinges you could even close it permanently, in theory. In practise I can't think of a neat solution (because I have no clue of welding and painting). |
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22nd Jun 2020 7:32pm |
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| trailbear Member Since: 14 Sep 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 405
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Skip
That is some fancy piece of fabrication work which I would have to say is completely beyond my current skill set. I shouldn’t imagine that will come off anytime soon! David |
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22nd Jun 2020 8:09pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295
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22nd Jun 2020 8:27pm |
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| Pacha Member Since: 23 Feb 2020 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 772
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Skip - Carbon Fibre Bonnet? Rgds.
Chris |
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22nd Jun 2020 9:14pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295
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Hello Pacha
No... unless Vinyl counts... 
(Roof, Wheel Arches, Front Bumper, and Steering Guard also) Click image to enlarge SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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23rd Jun 2020 9:16am |
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| Argee Member Since: 13 Nov 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 71 
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I've been in touch with Gore, they've been making parts for ventilators instead so we'll let em off maybe.
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23rd Jun 2020 12:24pm |
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| Joe the Plumber Member Since: 18 Dec 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 907 
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Hopefully rear door hinges for them. My van's well ventilated!
But joking apart, good on them. |
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23rd Jun 2020 12:30pm |
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