Hi Matthew

My bonnet stay on my 1985 4/4 has a plate at the bottom that the stay is fixed to and allows it to lie down when the bonnet is shut. The top end of the stay pushes into the back bonnet clip spring , this holds it in place even in a strong wind. I hope this helps

David

1997 Plus 4, Metalic Blue.
2000 Toyota Yaris. (The Tardis)