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.
Mounting spare tire to bonnet
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You basically just need #s 13,14&15 from this page with the appropriate fixings.
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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1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel
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--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).Comment
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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"Comment
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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
josh1967 Land Rover 109
1966 Land Rover 109
Joshua TylerComment
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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
1965 109 SW - nearly running well
1966 88 SW - running but needing attention
1969 109 P-UP
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1968 Series IIa
1997 Defender SW (Original Owner - Sold)Comment
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Honestly the original "dog" type tire mounting hardware is pretty sucky. The single toggle type is waaaayyy better. Part #MRC5063.
I used some rubber bumpers I got at McMaster-Carr. Pack of ten is just under $9. Believe me, nobody's gonna bust out a tape measure and check the height of your rubber!Comment
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The single toggle type is waaaayyy better. Part #MRC5063.--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).Comment
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I just use a piece of flat bar stock with two holes drilled through it as a clamp, in lieu of the cam/dog things. No strap is needed.'55 SI 86Comment
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