Bike Rack too heavy for rear door!

[Emma&Al]

Hey all,
My van had a bike rack fitted by previous owners which was specific for the t25. But I struggle to get the rear door open and attempting to look in the van or get the engine hatch off is a complete nightmare! Im sure the struts have given up the ghost since the rack went on. I literally struggle to lift it up...how do people overcome this? I plan to get a bike so it would be nice to have it on there.

Thanks all Emma

[pirate-pete]

Sounds like you need new struts.

Mine opens fine and stays up with a steel rack on and even with a kids bike on it does not take to much to open it at least to retrieve something out the back.

[Oldiebut goodie]

Buy some Weetabix! Or spinach.

[SamsBus2012]

You can get uprated stuts too, just watch out after fitting cos the tailgate can fly up pretty quickly

[lodgey62]

Brickworks about £20 for a pair + postage