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Customize your tailgate to swing

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by bajatacoguy, Jan 22, 2017.

  1. Jan 22, 2017 at 3:59 PM
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    Has anyone customized your tailgate to swing open and not drop?


    I searched but didn't see anything on the topic.
     
    bajatacoguy, Jan 22, 2017
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  2. Jan 22, 2017 at 3:59 PM
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  5. Jan 22, 2017 at 4:27 PM
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    Not swap out but rehinge!
     
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  6. Jan 22, 2017 at 4:33 PM
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    Not a fan of swing out tailgate. Had a Honda CRV, always seemed to swing the wrong way.just my two cents.
     
    jwctaco, Jan 22, 2017
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    I wonder if someone could build a double swing then? Makes the distance you need behind the vehicle smaller...
     
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  9. Jan 22, 2017 at 4:35 PM
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    Maybe a dual swing gate.
     
    bajatacoguy, Jan 22, 2017
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    Not swap out but rehinge!
     
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    You would lose the opening width of the bed by the thickness of the the tailgate,why? I wish they did not stamp Toyota on the tailgate so there would be a bigger area for some (painted) graphics.
     
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    Meaning it swings both ways? :laughing:
     
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    I like mine because it holds my tire and has a fold down table. My 35's won't fit under the bed anymore.

    Honestly though, I'd rather have a fold down normal tailgate if it had no other purpose.
     
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    Anyway, Good luck with the search OP. I only posted because I was tagged. Didn't read what you were really looking for :thumbsup:
     
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    Reach is the main reason.

    I have a cover and will be building a draw system that starts at the wheel wells and goes to the back of the bed.
     
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