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  • Bostonian1976
    5th Gear
    • Nov 2006
    • 750
    #1

    Doing a Million Things Today - Quick Question (Rover related)

    ...is a bike rack going to fit on the back door of the 88 without bending the frame? I know these doors are fairly fragile....

    thanks
    '67 sort of station wagon (limestone), '65 gray hardtop, '63 blue Station Wagon, '64 limestone station wagon in pieces
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    • SafeAirOne
      Overdrive
      • Apr 2008
      • 3435
      #2
      Originally posted by Bostonian1976
      ...is a bike rack going to fit on the back door of the 88 without bending the frame? I know these doors are fairly fragile....thanks
      I've got a huge lump of a spare tire (mounted in the high position) on my rear door and it's OK. I should probably put a center hinge on to make sure it stays OK, though.
      --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).

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        • greenmeanie
          Overdrive
          • Oct 2006
          • 1358
          #3
          It all depends on the bikes you want to carry. If it is a fairly conventional lightweight XC type bike or a road bike then it should be too much of an issue. I wouldn't do it with my downhill bikes though as they weigh a ton.

          Are you thinking about using the spare wheel mounting pad to mount a rack or using one of those ones that hook onto your spare tyre with straps? Firstly I've seen the strap on ones come off and ruina $6K bike after it bounced down the road.

          My preference is for a hitch mount one as it is much more secure.

          Cheers
          Gregor

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            • SafeAirOne
              Overdrive
              • Apr 2008
              • 3435
              #4
              ...Also, I'd try to keep the load as close to the door as possible (as the spare tire is) so that the force is more straight-down, as opposed to one that is far aft of the doorskin and tends to act a a lever.
              --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).

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                • Donnie
                  2nd Gear
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 287
                  #5
                  Originally posted by Bostonian1976
                  ...is a bike rack going to fit on the back door of the 88 without bending the frame? I know these doors are fairly fragile....

                  thanks
                  My daily rider is about 21 pounds, I could hang it on the mirrow, But my Rokon Trailbreaker is about 200 #. that one is another story, I'm not being off the wall here but how many pounds are you talking about??
                  I spent most of my money on women & cars, the rest of it I just wasted.......

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                    • alaskajosh
                      2nd Gear
                      • Sep 2007
                      • 208
                      #6
                      I'm reading this on the evening I'm welding up a rack to hold two 5gal jerry cans on my back door. I'm concerned about weight too but I think, if done properly, all will be well. The door is quite strong in it's closed position... it's open and swinging that I'm more worried about.

                      Adding a third (middle) hinge is not a bad idea.

                      Kind regards, Josh

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