Tire swing out gas can carrier

53kemper

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Decided to see if I could take an old bike rack and convert it to a swing our tire carrier and holder for gas cans. Here's the progress so far.
 

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kdj

Observer
Great idea, but do you think it will hold up to the weight? Wheel and tire plus 10 gallons might be pushing it. I really like the way it swings out though.
 

53kemper

New member
Seems to be holding up. When its closed there is a bar attached to one side that slides in to the other and locks. Keeps it pretty stable and solid.
 

rayra

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Innovative idea. Really like how it extends rearward instead of to the side. I've never seen a bike rack that extended out like that. Our own just has a pull pin and the whole armature tilts down the ground.

If those pivot pins rivet-head / peened in place I'd suggest replacing them with some sleeved hardened bolts.
 

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