New run of 05+ steel tailgate reinforcements

Hi All-

That's a lot of questions all at once! Hopefully I answered everyone's questions, but let me know if I missed anyone.

Not the smoothest process, I know, but I'll try to streamline with what I'm learning.

Thanks

 

PM replied. Info and funds sent

 

I just had my tailgate bend on my 2013 which started me looking for a fix...which lead me to this thread.

Any chance that there are any not spoken for?? or will there be more runs in the future??

 

For this round,

8 have shipped already
2 are pending balance payment
1 is a question mark, but I'm still tracking down the depositor

There's a handful of folks on the waitlist already, so there's a good chance of another batch.

I'm curious, what caused the tailgate to bend? Always looking for examples of usage that bends them.

 

Pics of the bent tailgate?

 

A buddy sort of hopped up on the tailgate and it bent.

Pics attached

 

Big dude.

 

Count me in on this if you do another set!!!!

 

I'm interested too

 

balance sent

 

Totally late to this party.

I just bought a new [to me] 2007 tacoma prerunner on Saturday with the intention of using it to haul my motorcycle(s) around to track-days/events/etc.

After going wide-eyed reading the bent tailgate stories, I am extremely interested in getting one of these....

Any potential for another run? If so, sign me up!

-Omesh

 

Seems like there will be another run, lots off people interested on this

 

+1 to anyone use their tail to load unload or even sit on. test fit on a 2014 and everything is perfect. slight struggle to slip it on since my gate was already starting to bend due to loading bikes. great solution and will wait for warm weather to toss on some bed liner.

 

How did those hole markings line up?

 

With all of this interest in another batch, I see no reason not to get a third started immediately.

Please see this thread for round 3!

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...d-batch-05-steel-tailgate-reinforcements.html

 

What size did you drill the holes?

 

holes marked up great. i drilled 2 sizes for the two types of bolts used to hold down the original hardware. all screws sits flush and looks great. i would advise to put some type of clear bra/ vinyl to prevent too much rubbing, i only say that because in my case the tail was already slightly bent and rubbing. if you get a chance to snag one before the tail is warped or bent you should be golden. great work hoffman!!

 

I should receive mine today.

 

how did you align/figure-out where to drill the holes in the steel?

 

Just lay the composite decking over the metal, mark and drill.

dp