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MTC4583 - Soft Top Hood Retainer Spindle

Original price - Original price €9,10
Original price
€9,10
€9,10 - €9,10
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Soft Top Hood Retainer Spindle for the soft top retaining hardware.

The spindle forms part of the hood retainer mechanism, providing the pivot or threaded post that clamps and holds the soft top canvas down against the body.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1987-2016 — Soft top hood retainer spindle (drain channel assembly)
Alternative Codes
MTC4583

In stock 16 units
12 · Gouda 4 · Drachten
Express delivery available

When will my order arrive?
  • Order before 15:00 (Mon–Fri): same-day dispatch for in-stock items.
  • UPS Express (order before 14:00): dispatched today, delivered tomorrow where available.
  • Netherlands / Belgium / Germany: 2–4 working days.
  • Other EU countries + UK: 4–8 working days.
  • Outside EU/UK: delivery times vary — contact us for an estimate.

Items may ship from multiple warehouses at no extra cost.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Soft Top Hood Retainer Spindle do?
The Soft Top Hood Retainer Spindle is the post in the hood retainer mechanism on the Land Rover Defender up to 2016. It clamps and holds the soft top canvas down against the body, keeping the hood tensioned and secure.
Where is the retainer spindle located on the Defender?
The retainer spindle sits within the soft top retaining hardware, part of the drain channel assembly, on the Land Rover Defender up to 2016. It works with the retainer mechanism that secures the canvas hood to the bodywork.
How many retainer spindles are needed for a soft top?
Typically more than one retainer spindle is fitted around the soft top on the Land Rover Defender up to 2016, usually one per retainer point. Check how many your hood uses before ordering, since the quantity depends on the retaining hardware fitted.