Best tailgate insert?

Besides the $200+ Mountain insert what have you guys put on?

 

I just ordered piece of HDPE for like $80 bucks and gonna make my own.

 

This pattern fit my 2014 2nd gen correctly - but I used the 1/8 thick aluminum diamond plate. Matched the drilling pattern to the original Toyota plastic cover. You will want to replace the OEM mounting hardware - use Rivnuts and stainless screws. Depending on the finish you want, you could use various types of screw heads - maybe countersink. On mine, I laid out another set of screw holes across the center - matching them to the crossmembers of the tailgate. Others have put stainless cup holders through the cover at spots where internal clearance exists.

 

I like my mobtown off-road plate.

 

Ordered one off Etsy for like 60?? Have yet to put it on, but looks like great quality and had a ton of good reviews.

 

Still sporting my oem but it would be nice to have a flat metal one.

 

There's a recent thread on this somewhere and one had recessed cupholders in it, that would be my vote if I replaced mine.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/mountain-hatch-tailgate-panel.706709/#post-25122196

 

I got my mobtown one when they had a sale. Think it was less than $120 shipped. I've been pleased with it so far.

 

Link?

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/716019...bf673d2e728d679e4:716019993&frs=1&bes=1&col=1

actually cheaper than I thought.
(sorry if links are not allowed. )

 

You had me excited for a second! This thread is about the entire inside panel of the tailgate, not the vinyl letter inserts for the 3rd Gen. I'm still debating on either making my own, or shelling out $200 for an AL Offroad one. Having a newborn cuts into DIY time!

 

Ah hell my mistake man...
Carry on... nothing to see here.

 

I’ve seen them aluminum and some plastic (Mountain Hatch) which ones are better?

 

I have the mobtown one and I’m happy with it, cheaper and more rugged than the other cutting board material ones. Does get hot as hell in the summer though!

 

It depends on what you’re going for. I’m going for additional strength so I’m happy with my steel mobtown set up. Some here want a flat set up and some are looking for cup holders...

 

i was wonders about that especially out here in AZ.

 

Oh yeah.. don’t touch it with bare skin.. you will leave some behind

 

You guys didn't know but you got the Hibachi add-on for free

 

Mine does have the ridges.. I could probably grill a steak on this thing

 

I've been running the relentless fab aluminum tailgate reinforcement for a few years now. It's nice to have a flat area for sitting/drinks/working on stuff. No issues with heat, mines under a bedrug and shell. I added a strip of aluminum to finish off the edge and keep the bedrug from getting hung up on stuff.