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jx2mad
31st January 2007, 02:17 PM
I'm sick and tired of getting bashed in the back by the rear door with the spare tyre attached. How can I go about setting up a bonnet mount? I doubt if I could lift the wheel onto the rear carrier anyway>:angel:
DiscoDave
31st January 2007, 02:25 PM
Why would it be easier geting it on the bonnet mount? If you tell us what vehicle you've got someone will be along with an idea or two... :)
jx2mad
31st January 2007, 02:32 PM
Sorry! defender 110:blush:
Phoenix
31st January 2007, 02:39 PM
TDI or TD5? it does make a difference as the TD5 has ledd bonnet bracing and isn't as strong.

I've got a bonnet mount on my series 3, not so bad to get it down (stand it uo and bounce it off), but getting it up is a real mongrel!
DRanged
31st January 2007, 03:20 PM
Have you thought about fitting a gas strut on the inside of your door to hold it open?????

Works like a treat.

Universal Engineering Supplies have a great stock of all struts and mounting hardware.
www.uesaust.com.au
Justin
DEFENDERZOOK
31st January 2007, 03:22 PM
Have you thought about fitting a gas strut on the inside of your door to hold it open?????

Works like a treat.

Universal Engineering Supplies have a great stock of all struts and mounting hardware.

I think www.ues.com.au (http://www.ues.com.au) Maybe

Justin



so would the nearest wrecker.......all different sizes.....
or even the nearest dumped car......
Quiggers
31st January 2007, 03:30 PM
Who needs spare wheels and tyres these days?

Apparently most manufacturers of new cars (and 4wds) think we can do without them, You don't even get a spare in the Commoodre any more, do you?

I like the idea of the gas strut....

or just don't open the back door.LOL!!

Cheers, GQ
weeds
31st January 2007, 04:06 PM
i have a gas strut fitted to my rear door (spare already removed) i need a bit more pressure in it as a good wind or a bit of a slope the door still shuts.

i have a tdi with bonnet kit, works good, off road can be a pain at times

Rosco on the forum copied my setup and he still has his spare trye fitted to the door, he got a strut that is controlled on opening (not sure what tech name is) where as mine if you don't hang onto the door it fly open
crump
31st January 2007, 04:55 PM
Opposite lock do a bonnet mounting kit for the TD5 Fenders, here.
http://www.oppositelock.com.au/redesign/department/productList.aspx'deptID=7&catID=7