CLOSED - GAR-FAB Tailgate Panel Group Buy - Canada

Makes sense to me

 

Works for me. Still too Cold here to Tailgate right.

 

I’m in no rush. Cheers

 

I’m not in a hurry.

 

Production Update - 2021_05_03 - CNC house has sent confirmation that parts for the first round finished being cut today. Will be receiving and inspecting this week.

 

I can wait another month.

 

I'm looking forward to a flat tailgate panel! My knees are gonna be much happier!

 

My coffee actually getting in my mouth, and not spilling everywhere the moment I attempt to set it down. Will be a great upgrade.

 

Has anyone researched drop in cup holders yet? I'm kinda torn weather to install or not.

 

Exciting update! 2021_05_05 - Our first batch of production panels has just arrived! Will be doing g QC and preparing for shipping next!

https://www.instagram.com/p/COf0pxfntnX/

 

Fyi, possible competition. Although by 1st glance your product is more refined.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/what-have-you-done-to-your-3rd-gen-today.399305/page-10148

 

Nah, nothing from the US is going to compete. That's part of the benefit of this. That panel is $240 USD shipped plus whatever duty at the door.

Dollar-to-dollar, the only competition would be someone else local.

 

got mine in an installed


a crap guide to install:

Time to install: take you longer to read this post and these images than it'll take to install the panel.
tools needed: a single T30 Torx bit, make that 2 incase you break one, hopes and dreams, ducktape, idk maybe a few beers to help focus.

step1: admire Toyota's craft work


step2: admire this crapsman T30 bit.


step 3:unbolt everything; torque specifications to untorque screws; non-zero flbs, your kid can unbolt this thing.
big screws hold bot the tailgate cap and the existing panel. Small screws everywhere else.


step 3: slide panel towards the bed and pull up.
step 3.2: admire that someone from the Texas factory wrote on my panel expecting no one to ever see it.


Step 4 (optional): clean this ridge


step 4.2 (optional): add ducktape because of my insecurities and felt like adding it


Step 5: align holes to bolts, make sure orientation is correct and you dont somehow install this updside down inverted. very easy to make this mistake on this step


step 6: start to thread bolts on the corners to the panels


step 6.2: close tailgate until latched and tighten the top 2 bolts when desired fitment is achieved.


Step 7: finger tight every bolt into place and done. Torque specifications - my measuring tool is not fine enough to measure the 1/2lb it took, idk it's a guess - stop screwing it down when the washer stops spinning/ the plate stops going down further.


step 8 (optional): drag 65lb skid plates across the panel to make sure it holds up as well as it's scratched up now so you dont need to worry about the finish looking bad due to damage.


step 8.2: Admire your handy work of scratching something you just bought

mmm yessss
sexy sexy scratches

 

Niiiice

 

I'm going to have to put you on payroll as a technical writer.

 

Why the duct tape on the bottom of the tailgate?

 

mostly incase IF the panel started to move around over time. that way it wouldn't rub the paint back there.

 

Quote that post onto the first page and spot a box of timbits and we'll call it even for that $1.20 you owe me. Otherwise I know a pizza joint that still does $1 pizza slices.

 

Honestly, i would just install one or 2 of these magnet trays.

$8 Titan 11061 Mini Magnetic Parts Tray, 4-1/4" Round

https://www.amazon.ca/Titan-11061-M...=1&keywords=magnet+tray&qid=1620613150&sr=8-6

more uses out of this the better. it may not be as deep as the can-holder inlay thing but at least it's multi-purpose for a few loose screws or something. also since it's shallow i'd assume it's easier to clean out.

 

Lol, if it’s Modded, it’s gotta rub somewhere. Wouldn’t be right if it didn’t.