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Weak tailgate reinforcement solution

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by RelentlessFab, Mar 4, 2009.

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  1. Jul 11, 2014 at 4:12 PM
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    The coating isn't too slippery, but if your worried you can install the main factory plastic over the top. This way the only non factory exposed part is on the top edge.
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  2. Jul 11, 2014 at 8:50 PM
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  3. Jul 14, 2014 at 8:12 PM
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  4. Jul 21, 2014 at 9:13 AM
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    RelentlessFab, Jul 21, 2014
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  5. Jul 21, 2014 at 10:55 AM
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    Can you also do the bed rails while you have aluminum in stock?
     
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  6. Jul 21, 2014 at 11:15 AM
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    Depending on how many orders for the reinforcements I get it may be a possibility. I just ordered some material so if there's room to cut them along with the necessary number of tailgate reinforcements then I'd be happy to fill the space with them.
     
    RelentlessFab, Jul 21, 2014
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  7. Jul 21, 2014 at 11:20 AM
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    Great! PM me if that will be a possibility. I would like to order them as a set so I can save on shipping.
     
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  8. Jul 21, 2014 at 12:41 PM
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    Is there any strength difference between aluminum diamond plate and the plain aluminum?
     
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  9. Jul 21, 2014 at 1:25 PM
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    probably not really a measurable difference. I would expect much the same in way of strength
     
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  10. Jul 21, 2014 at 9:14 PM
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    I just picked up my Tacoma a month ago and I am curious how much the stock gate can handle? I do like that diamond-plate setup. What kind of coatings would work on something like that?
     
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  11. Jul 22, 2014 at 11:57 PM
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    Just ordered mine. Diamond plate powder coated. I've been loading motorcycles lately. Hopefully this doesn't make the tailgate much heavier.

    Looking forward to seeing it installed.

    Thank you
     
    55rag, Jul 22, 2014
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  12. Jul 23, 2014 at 11:40 AM
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  13. Jul 25, 2014 at 4:46 PM
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    Just ordered 1 in the diamond plate/black powder coat. Thanks Relentless. Now, to get my tailgate repaired where I broke it a few months ago.
     
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  14. Jul 25, 2014 at 5:23 PM
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    Right on man! They're cut and waiting for forming then powder!
     
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  15. Jul 30, 2014 at 6:02 PM
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    How tight does the outer lip sit to the tailgate? I measured my tailgate just now and i swear the 2" measurement on the drawings posted earlier is too wide...I know that's an "outside" dimension, but wouldn't there be like a 1/4" gap with that? Anyone have a cross sectional pic with a tape measure beside it?
     
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  16. Jul 31, 2014 at 8:01 AM
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    If you measured the end of the tailgate, yes. However the tailgate has a bulge in the center that requires the whole reinforcement to be formed larger to fit. If the gap at the ends bugs anyone, they're welcome to pinch them in a bit and manually arc the lip on the outside. I did that to mine when I had one on my '07 Tacoma. A small block of wood and dead blow hammer along with a little patience not to over work it too quick tends to work well.
     
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  17. Jul 31, 2014 at 7:20 PM
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    Gotcha. Thanks for the quick reply, I didn't know about the bulge in my....tailgate
     
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  18. Jul 31, 2014 at 7:53 PM
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    installed mine a few days ago. Aluminum painted with spray on truck bedliner. Very good idea from Relentless Fab for us guys that use our trucks as trucks.

    image.jpg
     
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  19. Aug 25, 2014 at 5:24 AM
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    I haven't recieved my tailgate reinforcement and it's been just over a month since I sent payment. Since I don't get a reply from pm or email I need to file a dispute with my cc. I'd still like to get one of these if you are still around.

    Thank you
     
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    I thought this was one of the more reliable vendors on TW. Seems some sellers and vendors are dropping the ball lately.
     
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