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    Default Mounting spare tire to bonnet

    I am looking to mount a spare on my bonnet. Other then the tire/wheel, what mounting hardware and straps do I need to do this? Where can I purchase everything to make it look correct? Thanks in advance.
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    You basically just need #s 13,14&15 from this page with the appropriate fixings.
    http://www.roversnorth.com/Land-Rover-Parts/759

    Those bolts are only long enough for stock wheels & tires though. If you have a wider offset or a wider tire (or if your cheap) you can substitute 2 threaded rods in those holes that can be held fast by a nut/washer above and below. Once both rods are secure, put wheel over so both rods stick up in the middle. Plop an 8" piece of unistrut over the 2 rods and secure with stainless nuts and bam! Cheapo alternative. I used the fattest threaded rod that fit through the holes but can't remember what that was. You'll never find threaded rod that matches those holes though (Whitworth??)

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    --Mark

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    0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
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    http://5037e1fccabb179f1658-62e5af32...s-bonnets2.jpg

    I would add 5 and 6 too...

    Bonnet Hook and Bonnet Catch

    Lot's of weight on the Bonnet

    Just attach there to my 109.

    Will picture this weekend

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    Quote Originally Posted by clearcut View Post
    http://5037e1fccabb179f1658-62e5af32...s-bonnets2.jpg
    I would add 5 and 6 too...
    Bonnet Hook and Bonnet Catch
    Why, out of curiosity?
    --Mark

    1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel

    0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
    (9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).

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    Keep in mind how much weight the tyre will add when you lift the bonnet- heavy.
    1973 Series III 88. "PHYDXO"

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    Hold the bonnet in place from moving side to side, on a rough road.

    The center pin and lock gets moved around and out of place, making it harder to un lock

    I also added back that rubber stop that goes into the fire wall



    josh
    1967 Land Rover 109
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    How about those little rubber bumpers that the tire rests on. Mine are oblong but most I've sen are disks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rat Patrol View Post
    Keep in mind how much weight the tyre will add when you lift the bonnet- heavy.
    I read somewhere that one of the reasons they took the tire of the 'bonnet' in England is that the squaddies were starting to have problems lifting it. Not just the result of too many video games but probably that tires are getting bigger and thus heavier.
    1958 107 SW - Sold to a better home
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    Quote Originally Posted by Escargo View Post
    How about those little rubber bumpers that the tire rests on. Mine are oblong but most I've sen are disks.
    They are NLA I believe. Ike/Pangolin4x4 have reproduced. Second to last item listed on this page.
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    1997 Defender SW (Original Owner - Sold)

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