These instructions explain how I managed to strengthen the rear bike rack mount on our Peregrine.
As most of you know, without this there is a risk that the weld can give way especially if carrying heavy bikes.
The idea is credited to Wayne Reed as he did similar and we saw his version at the Zone Muster in Beechworth.
¶ Bunnings Parts
Parts needed were M12 Stainless Bolts, washers and Nyloc Nuts from Bunnings. Parts List in Photo.
¶ Angle Brackets
Angle Brackets came from Right Laser Cut in Adelaide
https://www.rightlasercut.com.au/products/rlc-75-x-50-x-5-x-140mm-m12-structural-angle-bracket/
Make sure you get the ones with 5cm between holes not 4.5cm. Bunnings do a similar bracket but the holes are spaced 4.5cm so won't work.
¶ Instructions:-
- Drill out the rivets and remove the number plate holder.
- Do one side and one bolt hole at a time
- Mount one bracket and bolt on
- Zip-tie (and bolt if possible) the other bracket on the front of the bumper to use as a template. Check it's position by line of sight
- Drill a 4mm pilot hole and check that it is in the right place then build up the hole through several larger size drill bits upto 13.5mm. Add some lubrication to the drill bits. Get the outer hole full size before starting on the hole at the back. I'll add comments to each picture explaining what's going on.
- Put large square washers (see pic) on the bolts passing through the bumper.
- Once all tightened up, rivet number plate holder back into place.
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