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double cab happy



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just had an idea that this Mod would help this security issue,

http://www.devon4x4.com/index.php?option=c...;Itemid=81

used this thread as there is a pic, seems there is a purpose made kit available.
Post #68623 25th Apr 2011 9:46pm
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blackwolf



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There are plenty of firms on the web which sell security screws and nuts with special and very unusual heads, including some which have coded restricted keys, and some which are not unscrewable at all. They are more expensive, but what price peace of mind? It is not difficult to get fittings for which you can guarantee the villains won't have a tool.

I had also myself been thinking along the lines of a movement limit stop fitting on the bonnet hinges to stop it opening far enough to lift off.

Noworries, thanks for the very useful post, much appreciated! Have you had any issues with the lock getting close to any moving parts? I notice that you don't have aircon, but the aircon compressor and its pulley is very close to that lifting ring.

Another idea to consider if going down this route is to put an alarm wire through the bonnet and lifting ring (in the same way as the lock cable) so that if the wire is cut it triggers an alarm. You could do this with a completely independent alarm so even if they've disabled the vehicle alarm it will still sound.
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mse



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Land rover fit anti-removable screws on D4 commercials to stop you converting them back...very good bit of kit Mike
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double cab happy wrote:
just had an idea that this Mod would help this security issue,

http://www.devon4x4.com/index.php?option=c...;Itemid=81

used this thread as there is a pic, seems there is a purpose made kit available.


Just emailed extreme 4x4 to see if they do a strut kit for the Puma TDCi and got this reply.

Roz Aldred wrote:

subject RE: Bonnet struts for TDCi Puma Defender?

Hi Craig

Yes we have a bonnet strut kit for your vehicle. The price for the kit is £29.50

The delivery cost is £ 8.50

All prices are + vat.

Regards
Roz


Doesn't seem too bad to me (well, not compared to come of their prices....).

HTH
Craig
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WelshGas



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Reasonably priced piece of kit. By the looks of it - easily fitted AND easily removed. Don't think this would be too difficult to overcome. Might stop the opportunist but not the determined. Crying or Very sad
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WelshGas



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Just an idea! Whistle Whistle
An aluminium block, suitably shaped and painted, bolted to the top of the bonnet with security bolts, fitted to the rear of the bonnet that stops the bonnet going vertically by butting up against the bulkhead / windscreen so that it cannot be lifted off?
This would allow normal operation but not removal without removal of the block. The block could be red in colour as a visible deterrent or colour matched to vehicle.
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I was just wondering if a bonnet lock from a stage1 V8 would be worth fitting?. I used to drive one years ago and i'm sure it needed a key to open it. 130 crew cab
98 V8 Disco
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blackwolf



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parktag wrote:
I was just wondering if a bonnet lock from a stage1 V8 would be worth fitting?. I used to drive one years ago and i'm sure it needed a key to open it.


I don't think the Puma front panel and bonnet in their standard form have the provision for fitting one of these, unfortunately. I did look into this briefly myself and came to the conclusion that it wouldn't be as straightforward as one might expect.
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Was trying to describe this in words, but was easier to dig out the photo...


Click image to enlarge

The bonnet stay on my haggard old 90 was permanently attached to the bonnet and the body, can't remember how it was attached as I never needed to remove the bonnet, found it a lot easier than messing around with the current bonnet stay and it stops the bonnet being lifted high enough to be removed.....?
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mse



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Old defender bonnets were attached by a split pin either end.

I hated those lethal things, from a number slamming shut unless they had a wheel on them to weight the down Mike
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puma bonnet on ebay Item number: eBay Item No. 320697126735 DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

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



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robertjameswattsrob wrote:
puma bonnet on ebay Item number: eBay Item No. 320697126735


Quote from the eBay listing "if you got a silver jeep , you can just put it straight on ,and will make you jeep stand out"

Sure will, you'll have the only Jeep in the world with a Landrover bonnet!
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robertjameswattsrob wrote:
puma bonnet on ebay Item number: eBay Item No. 320697126735


anyone missing a silver bonnet? 

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