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*articulating tailgate slider*

Gotta know how to sell it.

 

I'm sitting here like "man I hope I can make this work and keep my spare where it is. Maybe I should build a swingout." Then I yell at myself "NO, BAD RANDY".

 

Go Landrover style:

 

If I do anything I will likely replace the tailgate with a tire carrier type deal. That way I can suck the weight in a bit and remove the weight of the tailgate.

 

Orrr build one like Chris' and incorporate it into the bed rack!

 

Smart. Then you'll have plenty of room for the traction boards on the hood.

 

I finally picked up a trickle charger for the truck since it'll sit for awhile over winter. It's normally $70 but Amazon warehouse had one for $45 with a "small cosmetic imperfection". We'll see how it looks when it shows up.

$70 NOCO GENIUS5, 5A Smart Car Battery Charger, 6V and 12V Automotive Charger, Battery Maintainer, Trickle Charger, Float Charger and Desulfator for Motorcycle, ATV, Lithium and Deep Cycle Batteries

https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GENIUS5...qid=1606486553&sprefix=agm+tri,aps,210&sr=8-7

 

Which one do you guys like more? I’m leaning towards the first one. Keeps the weight inboard a little more as opposed to the second one. Plus it looks slick.

 

Why is this even a question? First.

 

You ditching the softtopper if you go with the first one?

 

Good answer. Im toying with the idea of building one for funsies. Won’t weigh much more than the tailgate and with the bobbed bed/it holding it inboard, shouldn’t feel any different as far as weight goes since it’ll be over the axle. Sorta.

I’m going to sell the topper and build a low height bed bar/bed cage thing and get an rtt that’ll be below the roofline.

 

2nd. #swingout

 

I agree with @My Name is Rahl

Do you have a link to the second one? @EatSleepTacos

 

They’re both made by Wilco and over like $1k each. That’s why I would make my own version.

 

I have always been a fan of the tailgate holders. Your bed space is already at a premium, no use to handicap yourself more just to move a few pounds inboard.

 

Agree with this.

 

X3

 

Jokes on you, I was just seeking validation for option 1

 

It's probably already half fabbed anyways.

 

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