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How to close the tailgate while standing in the bed?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JacksTurdGen, Feb 9, 2020.

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  1. Feb 9, 2020 at 4:35 PM
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    JacksTurdGen [OP] 2018 double cab short bed

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    I'm trying to figure out how I can easily raise/close the tailgate while I am standing in the bed, instead of having to get down on my knees and pull it up while I am in the bed.

    I would think something as easy as tying a piece of rope to the tailgate would work, and then just pull on the rope, but I can't find anywhere to attach the rope.

    Any ideas?
     
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  2. Feb 9, 2020 at 4:37 PM
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    Drill a hole, but make sure you don't go through and hit internals, or outside cover. Also use some fender washers, to keep from pulling him through.
     
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  3. Feb 9, 2020 at 4:38 PM
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    I close mine while standing on the ground then step over.
     
    Marshall R, Feb 9, 2020
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    Or climb on the bumper like a step ( like it was designed for) and step over the tailgate?
     
    Anchovy, Feb 9, 2020
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  5. Feb 9, 2020 at 4:40 PM
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    JacksTurdGen [OP] 2018 double cab short bed

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    My specific purpose requires me to close the tailgate while I am standing in the bed near the cab.
     
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  6. Feb 9, 2020 at 4:42 PM
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    I'm curious why you would need to close yourself in.
     
    SDTaco4x4, Feb 9, 2020
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  8. Feb 9, 2020 at 4:43 PM
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    I am loading something bulky onto the bed, then using the corners of the bed to wedge it to stop it from falling over. Hence, I need to close the gate while standing in the bed, or the item I am holding will fall over.
     
    JacksTurdGen, Feb 9, 2020
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  9. Feb 9, 2020 at 4:45 PM
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    I can't be the first person to have needed a solution for this.
     
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  11. Feb 9, 2020 at 4:46 PM
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    Some buy an aftermarket metal tailgate cover (inside) maybe put an add in classified, and find a second hand OEM. Or buy the aftermarket.
     
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  12. Feb 9, 2020 at 4:47 PM
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    Ask someone for help.
     
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    Sounds like someone is loading a dead body in the bed by themselves....you need some solid friends.

    But you attach 550 cord to the sides of the tailgate and pull....while you are holding the dead body.
     
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    Lol some of the shit posted on here is weird as hell. :rofl:
     
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    Are you then riding in the back with this bulky item?
     
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    wut?
     
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    Rig a pulley system along the inside of the bed. Run the cord/cable to the back where you can reach it. Give it a pull and up comes the tailgate.
     
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    definitely a dead body.....
     
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    Remove one of the tailgate screws and add a D-ring with a rope attached?

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    If you need a slightly longer screw, I'm sure you can find one at home depot for like $0.18
     
    Kevin8se7en, Feb 9, 2020
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