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Weak tailgate reinforcement solution

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

  1. Aug 25, 2014 at 8:09 AM
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    RelentlessFab

    RelentlessFab [OP] Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    All PMs and emails regarding a current order are replied to as quick as I can. If yours was powder coated that would be the reason for the wait, I believe they came back at the end of the day Friday so you'd see tracking today.

    Edit: Searched my inbox, no PM from your username.



    Or we're just very busy with building current projects and orders :notsure: We're not much of a reseller, we build our products in my 4 man shop
     
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  2. Aug 26, 2014 at 9:32 PM
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    Thanks, my PM was to Nathan and he replied. I appreciate the response and glad I'm getting the reinforcement. I also cancelled the dispute with my CC.

    Jason
     
  4. Aug 27, 2014 at 6:14 PM
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    Yaozer

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    What's the turnaround time on one of these after payment? Interested.
     
  5. Aug 27, 2014 at 7:17 PM
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    RelentlessFab [OP] Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    Depends on what's ordered when. I usually try to keep a couple in stock bare but we do run out from time to time and then it can take a couple weeks to fab.
    At the moment I have 1 diamond plate aluminum left extra from a special order that is still up for grabs and also 1 bare steel. Either can be sent to powder coat if ordered as such, with approximately a 1 week time on getting it back from the coater.
    Smooth aluminum is out of stock and we need to fab more right now so probably 2-3 weeks on one of them plus powder.
     
  6. Aug 27, 2014 at 10:27 PM
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    I would be interested in a smooth aluminum. Can you post when these are in?

    Jesse
     
  7. Aug 27, 2014 at 10:52 PM
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    RelentlessFab [OP] Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    TBH you'd be best ordering and just patiently waiting if you do want one.
    Being a small shop, theres times we'll run out of stock and go to build more for stock but then by the time we have them in hand we've already gotten orders in the mean time that take up all the ones we've built. Hard to find a median between thousands of dollars just sitting on the shelf, and the flip side of playing catch up fabricating after the order is already placed
     
  8. Oct 26, 2014 at 11:06 AM
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    Thanks for sharing this detail. Has anyone made a plate then reinstalled the factory black cover on the tailgate??
     
  9. Oct 26, 2014 at 11:43 AM
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    Thegenerik1

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    The factory plastic cover fits over the product made by Relentless.
     
  10. Oct 26, 2014 at 2:08 PM
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    Is the diamond plate any stronger? Can it also fit under the stock plastic cover? Still have one in stock?
     
  11. Oct 26, 2014 at 8:07 PM
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    RelentlessFab [OP] Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    Diamond plate is perhaps minimally stronger, doubt it would be noticed in regular use though.
    I believe it would still fit over, though I have not personally tried to do so.
    I do not have any diamond plate in stock, though theres a GB underway right now and I'm including a special run of diamond plate for those guys. You can jump in on that now, theres currently going to be a few extras after that batch is made.
     
  12. Dec 3, 2014 at 4:49 PM
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    Do you have any diamond plate in stock now?
     
  13. Dec 16, 2014 at 10:15 AM
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    Just wanted to mention I installed my powder coated aluminum reinforcement yesterday and could not be happier with it. The install was very easy and the gate actually feels strong now.

    My truck is only 2 months old so the gate is still in perfect shape. I sat on it for the first time yesterday after installing the plate and it felt totally sturdy (I'm a big guy at 250lbs).

    It sucks that I had to pay a couple hundred bucks to beef up a part Toyota should have made strong enough in the first place but hats off to Relentless Fab for an outstanding solution! Now I just need to start saving up for skids and sliders.

    Eric will be getting my business again in the future.

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  14. Dec 16, 2014 at 11:01 AM
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    RelentlessFab [OP] Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    I have one left over... ONLY 1.

    1st person to PM me gets it...... Currently bare/polished, could be sent to powder coat if desired.
     
  15. Dec 16, 2014 at 11:01 AM
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    RelentlessFab [OP] Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    Thanks for the compliments Dave, glad you like my product! :)
     
  16. Dec 31, 2014 at 7:15 AM
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    Sorry, I have already ordered the non-DP.
    Order ID 1579
    Date Dec 14, 2014
    Any chance on getting a status update on this order?
    Thanks much!
    Jeff
     
  17. Dec 31, 2014 at 7:19 AM
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    Awesome! I ordered the same for my 2007 and can't wait!
     
  18. Jan 14, 2015 at 4:38 PM
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    Just checking in to see if I could get an update on my order. Its been one month from today.
    Thanks!
    Jeff
     
  19. Jan 14, 2015 at 5:41 PM
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    RelentlessFab [OP] Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    Been waiting on powder coat Jeff. As soon as I get it it's going in a box, along with about 15 others in the same boat.
     
  20. Jan 14, 2015 at 9:27 PM
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    glwood6

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    Are you putting the plastic tailgate cover back on or leaving it off?
     

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