MUC6418 - Bonnet Reinforcement – Spare Wheel Ring

The MUC6418 is a structural reinforcing ring fitted to the bonnet to support a bonnet-mounted spare wheel on the Land Rover Defender (1987-2006). It spreads the load of the spare wheel and its mounting across the bonnet panel, preventing the outer skin from distorting where the wheel sits.

The bonnet reinforcement (MUC6418) is the structural ring that strengthens the bonnet from behind and spreads the spare wheel's load. It's not the seating ring the wheel clamps onto. If your bonnet skin flexes under the spare wheel, the reinforcement is the part you need.

The bonnet reinforcement sits on the bonnet of the Defender (1987-2006), behind the outer skin at the spare wheel mounting area. It backs up the panel where a bonnet-mounted spare wheel and its ring carry their weight, keeping the bonnet from denting or creasing over time.

This reinforcement is listed for the Land Rover Defender 1987-2006 fitted with a bonnet-mounted spare wheel. It only applies if your vehicle carries the spare on the bonnet rather than the rear door or roof. Check your bonnet has the spare wheel ring setup before ordering.