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  1. 15th November 2009, 08:54 AM #21
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    Bonnet Spare

    Quote Originally Posted by justinc View Post
    Yes Wayne, I have fitted 2 of them, it hurt drilling a near new bonnet I can tell you

    Jock, I wouldn't do it, it is a pain to lift the bonnet, it wears the hinge inserts and the striker etc. I would possibly fit one for long distance touring etc, but wouldn't leave it on there 24/7.

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    My 92 defender 200TDI had one fitted.Yes with the steel wheel it was bloody heavy to lift but after going to alloy rims it was a piece of cake.
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  2. 15th November 2009, 12:08 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by eejbm View Post
    I am fixing up a 95 Cab Chassis and would like to fit a spare to the bonnet on longer trips, is there a kit available from anywhere?


    thanks in advance.

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  3. 15th November 2009, 02:30 PM #23
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    here is one available in AUS.
    SWC Defender Bonnet Mnt
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  4. 15th November 2009, 03:03 PM #24
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    Any bigger than a 7.50x16 sized tyre would be a visual obstruction in any conditions, whatever the size it makes it slightly harder cresting hills and driving around obsticles on the passenger side front, easiest solution, sit further forward and have the backrest upright.

    I ran a bonnet mounted spare up to Fraser Island
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    As you can see the in cab vision is effected, even with 7.50x16, I wouldn't recommend going any bigger
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  5. 18th November 2009, 09:46 AM #25
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    jock if you go to a fairly decent gas strut guy you can get gas struts to assist with the bonnet lift with a 'king great big tyre on it and not having a tyre on it makes not a difference to your driving ability
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  6. 18th November 2009, 10:26 AM #26
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    The lifting of the bonnet with a tyre on it is not so much a strength thing but what happens to me is when you pull the catch the weight on the bonnet stops the bonnet from popping so you go round the front to lift it and find it has re-locked so to speak. You need a little block of wood to hold the bonnet lever in the open position (if you are alone). I learnt that little trick here.

    I am in favour of bonnet mounts though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by eejbm View Post
    I am fixing up a 95 Cab Chassis and would like to fit a spare to the bonnet on longer trips, is there a kit available from anywhere?


    thanks in advance.
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  8. 18th November 2009, 11:03 AM #28
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    Quote Originally Posted by crump View Post
    here is one available in AUS.
    SWC Defender Bonnet Mnt
    nasty looking but
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  9. 19th November 2009, 07:29 PM #29
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    thanks!

    cheers for the links guys!


    happy trails!
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  10. 20th November 2009, 12:48 AM #30
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    I think a bonnet mounted spare looks great & is so easy to get too, though on my 2A I noticed that I used a little more fuel when the spare was on the bonnet compared to being stowed in the rear.
    I would fit a bonnet mounted spare to my 110 but I fitted pioneer tool mounts instead!
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