can I use a rear door spare wheel carrier on my bonnet??

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Some have fitted a gas strut assister to help lift the bonnet. It may also be a good idea to keep the folding strut [ never had a problem with my 2a with 750x16 on bonnet] It could be hard to hold up bonnet while putting prop in place.
I think you could fix in a stick as well for safety.
 
Does the release spring need replacing when you fit a wheel carrier? Is the standard one strong enough to lift the bonnet with a wheel on it?
 
Spent a couple of hours fitting the wheel carrier this evening, I think it looks right! The wheel sits neatly on the rubber bung things and it seems sturdy enough. I expected it to sit directly on the bonnet for some reason. Anyway I’m pretty pleased and thanks for the advice guys, as I was fitting this the tonneau cover came so that’s the next little project
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Don't forget the heavy duty bonnet stay - cheap enough and easy to fit. I found a bulldog clip bolted to the bonnet frame inside holds the stay in place really well.
 
zeaphod said:
Don't forget the heavy duty bonnet stay - cheap enough and easy to fit. I found a bulldog clip bolted to the bonnet frame inside holds the stay in place really well.
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the original clip is just a spring clip, like this shape but not nylon coated
 

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flat said:
the original clip is just a spring clip, like this shape but not nylon coated
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That's interesting. I ordered a clip using the parts catalogue, what I was sent would not fit the diameter of the strut - so I have a bag of 8 clips that don't fit. I reckon they would be fine for an 8mm strut, mine is more like 15mm.
 
zeaphod said:
That's interesting. I ordered a clip using the parts catalogue, what I was sent would not fit the diameter of the strut - so I have a bag of 8 clips that don't fit. I reckon they would be fine for an 8mm strut, mine is more like 15mm.
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Will take a photo of mine tomorrow, and look it up in my parts catalogue.
The rod is deffo not 8mm, much thicker than that!
 
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