Thread: Bonnet wheel mount question

Hi Ranga, I fitted a spare wheel to the bonnet of a 1996 Defender 110, for a trip to the Simpson, just got back and the wheel on the bonnet wasn't a problem although I renewed the bonnet release cable before going. Not had a problem opening at all. Hope this helps.

I don't have a spare on the bonnet, but I do have a pull cable behind the radiator grill that allows me to open the bonnet from the front of the vehicle. I agree it's not very secure, but love the ease of opening.

Hi Ranga, never had a problem with mine when I use to have the wheel there. I did also install a pinch weld rubber seal along the side edges of the bonnet to help to reduce it vibrating on the guard tops. This helped the bonnet to spring open as well. I just a pinch weld rubber seal from Clark rubber.

I also have a spare on my bonnet , no problem popping the bonnet .

Interesting. I have no problem popping the bonnet, but the spring simply doesn't lift the bonnet when I do it due to the weight of the wheel.

I have used mine with 15 & 16" wheels , the only problem I have is getting the bonnet support rod unclipped to hold it up. But I have pretty well mastered that now with a bump of the other hand .

I was thinking about putting a spare on the bonnet, sounds like all you guys are happy enough with it there, guessing you need to checker plate the bonnet then get a mount, where do you get the mounts from ? Thanks

Shouldn't need checker plate as mine doesn't have it......