Thread: Bonnet Hinges

Is the rubber on the hinges still in good nick?

I got sick of the bonnet rattle on my Tdi coming down the Tanami, so I purchased a set of these some years back. Absolutely no rattle now. They were expensive (about $180 at the time) but have been so worth it. I just got back from a 10,000km trip through Botswana and Namibia in a Puma and was reminded of the bonnet rattle I once had.

Mudstuff have them for $144AUD at the moment Defender Bonnet Security Hinges
Defender Tuning in Australia used to sell them too, probably still do, I just googled the image and the mud ones came up first.

Originally Posted by Michael2

I got sick of the bonnet rattle on my Tdi coming down the Tanami, so I purchased a set of these some years back. Absolutely no rattle now. They were expensive (about $180 at the time) but have been so worth it. I just got back from a 10,000km trip through Botswana and Namibia in a Puma and was reminded of the bonnet rattle I once had.

Mudstuff have them for $144AUD at the moment Defender Bonnet Security Hinges
Defender Tuning in Australia used to sell them too, probably still do, I just googled the image and the mud ones came up first.

Thats awesome, exactly what I was after, I figured someone else had the same problem..

There should be rubber buffers on the firewall that the bonnet comes against as it closes. These stop the rattle. I had to glue an extra layer on mine as they barely touched.

Originally Posted by Summiitt

Thats awesome, exactly what I was after, I figured someone else had the same problem..

I have one and recommend it. It is actually a nakatanenga product

Anti-theft bonnet hinges | Nakatanenga 4x4-Equipment for Land Rover, Offroad & Outdoor


pd

Originally Posted by JDNSW

I had to glue an extra layer on mine as they barely touched.

The vibrations seem to increase the radius of the bend in the curl over time. I have fixed the same with a rubber mallet.

Originally Posted by Michael2

I got sick of the bonnet rattle on my Tdi coming down the Tanami, so I purchased a set of these some years back. Absolutely no rattle now. They were expensive (about $180 at the time) but have been so worth it. I just got back from a 10,000km trip through Botswana and Namibia in a Puma and was reminded of the bonnet rattle I once had.

Mudstuff have them for $144AUD at the moment Defender Bonnet Security Hinges
Defender Tuning in Australia used to sell them too, probably still do, I just googled the image and the mud ones came up first.

I fitted these hinges to my Defender last week and got a very pleasant surprise
They significantly reduced engine noise in the cabin with the window open.

Having the bonnet firmly fixed to the body must somehow reduce its ability to resonate/transfer noise.
I already have the noise killer engine blanket fitted so this was the last thing I was expecting.

Anyway, no more rattly bonnet and less noise

Thanks for the tip

Cheers,
Paul.