Thread: Spare wheel on the bonnet.

Originally Posted by Hoffer

Sorry to hijack but I don't seem to be able to find a contact email address for them and the form isn't working. I really want their stainless vents

PM sent with contact details.

Website email is info@rijidijoffroad.com.au

Cheers, Murray

Originally Posted by Goenin

Yer I was thinking of doin a secret latch release.
I was un able to find a bonnet carrier on rijidij

The reason they're not on the website is, being a one man operation, I have to prioritise which products I spend time on and the bonnet mounted wheel carriers are not near the top of the list.
Also, depending on your state regulations, it's probably not allowed to have a spare on the bonnet on a car which didn't come with the option from factory.
I'm not sure when the bonnets changed, but the TD5 bonnets that I've seen have no steel bracing on the underside in the middle area where a wheel mount would go (same for Puma). I think late Tdi bonnets were the same, but earlier bonnets had steel bracing running from front to back so had a lot more strength, not just sheet metal.
I made one for the Puma and one for the TD5, but the owners were well informed of the possible compliance problem.

Cheers, Murray



This is the one on the Puma, it has flat cross braces to keep the wheel as close to the bonnet hump as possible. The threaded bar in the middle sits quite high because the owner preferred the face of the wheel on top for a neater look and didn't intend to take the wheel off.




This is the one on the TD5, it's a neater looking frame with tubed cross braces. This owner intended to remove the wheel between trips, so we faced the wheel down to keep the threaded rod short. The two bolts at the front go through a steel cross brace under the bonnet.

Originally Posted by rijidij

The reason they're not on the website is, being a one man operation, I have to prioritise which products I spend time on and the bonnet mounted wheel carriers are not near the top of the list.
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PTO friendly front bars must be close tot the top

Originally Posted by tonic

It is a separate bonnet which is available. My mate did this years ago with his 130 to a standard bonnet, works but has cracks now after 15 years. Great for resting your rifle on when shooting over the bonnet, or sitting in when spot lighting.


Biggest problem is checking the oil etc. It now takes 2 people as when you pull the release you need someone at the front to lift the bonnet otherwise when you let go of the bonnet release the bonnet stays locked as there is too much weight for the bonnet to pop up on it's own.


He is now looking at a swing out rear mount spare tyre holder.

OK, now I understand

Originally Posted by weeds

PTO friendly front bars must be close tot the top

Close, yes, but not actually at the top

Cool the bottom one should go on the 2000 TD5?
What are they worth?

I was looking at putting my spare on the bonnet but after sitting it up for a try even without bar work you nearly need a periscope to see over it as the bonnet sit a bit higher than my old s3 did ...still looking for ideas

That's a good idea. My car is getting Roadworthy rework so ill do it as soon as it gets back.
I'm about 6' how tall are you. This would make a bit of a difference.