No Ribs Tailgate...anyone?

Buy a rubber floor mat. Lighter, cheaper, better

 

The 2nd and 3rd are the same with one small difference. The row of screws that hold down the panel and the cap have one less screw on the 2nd gen. The 3rd gen has two screws in place of the center screw; all other screw positions are identical.


@OP @tundraconvert check out our panels at the link below. With currency conversion you will be well under $200USD shipped.

 

Yeah, I put it over the plastic one. Still holding up perfect.

 

It's ribbed for your pleasure.. haha all jokes aside I've seen people use HDPE as a tailgate plate

 

Go to carpet store, buy remnant, velcro on.

I camp and use it for my stove all the time. Flat enough, but might not keep a beer from tipping.

Sorry I don't have a better pic, but works great and no pain when climbing in or sitting.

 

I went with this product through State48Overland. It has my vote. Good product and a good price.

 

Also, I recently got https://snailarmor.com/products/snailarmor-tacoma-tailgate-flat-panel

$170 shipped (had code). Works great. The velcro in the pic is where the carpet attaches when using it.

 

Can you share the code? Might get one myself for $170 shipped.

 

I made my own out of aluminum. Material cost $75 shipped, and a couple hours of my time.

Just like @whatstcp said

ordered from www.midweststeelsupply.com . Used 5052 Aluminum sheet

 

Nice Doggie!

 

Wow!

This is why Snail Armor is popular.

I've had bi-lateral knee replacements 4 years ago...so I don't even rest on my knees. I'm 56, btw.

So far, the ridges on the tailgate are not a problem for me.

But for those who still put weight on their knees, I can see the need.

 

I have had the pax panel for over a year. I really like it. It seems sturdy I've not dented it at all but has scratched the powder coating a little.

 

I got my mountain hatch for $100 shipped. Was a “floor model” or whatever and purchased it on Black Friday of last year.

 

TACOMAWORLD15. Not sure if it still works.

 

What caliber/type ammo boxes are those? Been thinking of doing the same.

 

Here they are

https://www.quadratec.com/products/44036_0011_07.htm

 

I got a knee pad similar to that at Harbor Freight on sale for like 7-8 bucks. Great for when kneeling working on truck.

 

I paid $195 for my SnailArmor tailgate insert with a coupon. Very happy with it and my BedRug, all easy on the knees.

 

I ran one of these on my '05 Tacoma and will be picking up another one here shortly for my '22. Worked great. Installs over the factory plastic panel. I suppose it could be used with any of the aftermarket metal panels too.

Westin tailgate mat. 50-6535

 

You all may want to pay attention to the dates when replying to this 3 year old post....