1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Tailgate Adjusters

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Bocsy44, Nov 26, 2016.

  1. Nov 26, 2016 at 4:59 AM
    #1
    Bocsy44

    Bocsy44 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2016
    Member:
    #182850
    Messages:
    5,196
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Erik
    Ottawa, ON, Canada
    Vehicle:
    09 DCLB Sport
    This that and the other thing.
    Saw these the other day.

    https://tailgateadjuster.com/

    Was wondering if anyone here has got them and what the general consensus is. They are having a thanksgiving sale this weekend, 35% off, trying to decide if it's worth it or not.
     
  2. Nov 26, 2016 at 5:24 AM
    #2
    Jimmyh

    Jimmyh Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2012
    Member:
    #78991
    Messages:
    14,264
    Gender:
    Male
    SC
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prerunner SR5
    Pretty cool idea... Not for me but I am sure they could be of use to many.
     
  3. Nov 27, 2016 at 6:23 PM
    #3
    Bruce988jl

    Bruce988jl Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2015
    Member:
    #168035
    Messages:
    4,966
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    Southern NH
    Vehicle:
    08 Tacoma Dbl Cab TRD Off-Road & 05 Mitsubishi Evo
    Pretty sweet concept - could have definitely used these today. Now only if they integrated a piston to slowly lower the tailgate as well with this design...
     
  4. Nov 27, 2016 at 7:05 PM
    #4
    FlyByNight

    FlyByNight Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2016
    Member:
    #196832
    Messages:
    170
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Patrick
    WA
    Vehicle:
    2015 Black Tacoma TRD OR DCSB
    [​IMG] Super cool idea, but I'm struggling to understand how they can justify the $200 pricetag.
     
    squint0241 and T4RFTMFW like this.
  5. Dec 1, 2016 at 9:07 PM
    #5
    Bocsy44

    Bocsy44 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2016
    Member:
    #182850
    Messages:
    5,196
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Erik
    Ottawa, ON, Canada
    Vehicle:
    09 DCLB Sport
    This that and the other thing.
    Bruce98Jl - yeah an integrated piston would be a good idea, I wonder if there would be a way to rig it up with the RedLine Tunning tailgate easy downs.

    FlyByNight - The price tag is exactly why I have been on the fence about getting them, considering all the other things I would like to buy haha might wait until next years black Friday sale haha hopefully they will be 35% off again
     
  6. Dec 1, 2016 at 9:14 PM
    #6
    Pigpen

    Pigpen My truck is never clean

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2012
    Member:
    #74319
    Messages:
    9,181
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dan
    Northwest Montana
    Vehicle:
    2012 AC Manual 4.0 4x4 Base Model
    Access cab with child seat in the back, yellow wire mod, diff breather relocated to tail light, engine block heater, Leer topper with Yakima tracks and rack, Yakima rack on cab, Ride Rite air bags with Daystar cradles, CBI hidden front hitch, wired for winch front and rear Warn quick connect, Warn x8000i on external carrier, sway bar delete, trailer plug relocated to under bumper, Pelfreybilt IFS and Mid skids, BAMF Tcase skid, ECGS front diff bushing, ARB CKMA12 compressor, 255/85/16 Backcountry MT 3 load E tires on stock steel rims, Toyo M55 tires (same size) on another set of stock steelies, Up2NoGood heated mirror kit, Husky X-act Contour front floor liners, Northstar AGM 24F battery under the hood, Northstar 27F in the cab, Redarc 25 amp DC to DC charger, Pelfreybilt bolt on sliders with kickout and top plates, TRD Pro headlights, Depo smoked tail lights, Energy suspension body mount bushing kit, OME Dakar leaf packs with AAL, OME rear shocks, OME 90021 front shocks with 885 coils, SPC LR UCAs, Up2NoGood 2wd low range mod, 4 Wheel Campers Grandby slide in camper, 4xinnovations high clearance rear bumper, Uniclutch 800 lb/ft clutch
    I totally expected this to be something stupid. I was wrong!

    But that price tag...
     
  7. Dec 2, 2016 at 4:57 PM
    #7
    Bocsy44

    Bocsy44 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2016
    Member:
    #182850
    Messages:
    5,196
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Erik
    Ottawa, ON, Canada
    Vehicle:
    09 DCLB Sport
    This that and the other thing.
    yeah man I hear you haha 80 would be more reasonable IMO. 200$ could go towards many other things on my list
     
  8. Dec 2, 2016 at 5:19 PM
    #8
    Pigpen

    Pigpen My truck is never clean

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2012
    Member:
    #74319
    Messages:
    9,181
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dan
    Northwest Montana
    Vehicle:
    2012 AC Manual 4.0 4x4 Base Model
    Access cab with child seat in the back, yellow wire mod, diff breather relocated to tail light, engine block heater, Leer topper with Yakima tracks and rack, Yakima rack on cab, Ride Rite air bags with Daystar cradles, CBI hidden front hitch, wired for winch front and rear Warn quick connect, Warn x8000i on external carrier, sway bar delete, trailer plug relocated to under bumper, Pelfreybilt IFS and Mid skids, BAMF Tcase skid, ECGS front diff bushing, ARB CKMA12 compressor, 255/85/16 Backcountry MT 3 load E tires on stock steel rims, Toyo M55 tires (same size) on another set of stock steelies, Up2NoGood heated mirror kit, Husky X-act Contour front floor liners, Northstar AGM 24F battery under the hood, Northstar 27F in the cab, Redarc 25 amp DC to DC charger, Pelfreybilt bolt on sliders with kickout and top plates, TRD Pro headlights, Depo smoked tail lights, Energy suspension body mount bushing kit, OME Dakar leaf packs with AAL, OME rear shocks, OME 90021 front shocks with 885 coils, SPC LR UCAs, Up2NoGood 2wd low range mod, 4 Wheel Campers Grandby slide in camper, 4xinnovations high clearance rear bumper, Uniclutch 800 lb/ft clutch
    Very few items on my list would be covered by $200 at this point. When you've done all the cheap mods already, you start to question your level of commitment.
     
  9. Dec 3, 2016 at 9:24 AM
    #9
    Bocsy44

    Bocsy44 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2016
    Member:
    #182850
    Messages:
    5,196
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Erik
    Ottawa, ON, Canada
    Vehicle:
    09 DCLB Sport
    This that and the other thing.
    my list of small mods is getting short real quick, everything is getting slowly more expensive haha saving to do my lift next summer. worst part is ive only had my truck for about 6 months. my buddies are starting to think I have a shopping problem. feels like Christmas every day with all the packages being delivered here haha.
     
    Pigpen[QUOTED] likes this.
  10. Dec 3, 2016 at 9:32 AM
    #10
    Pigpen

    Pigpen My truck is never clean

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2012
    Member:
    #74319
    Messages:
    9,181
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dan
    Northwest Montana
    Vehicle:
    2012 AC Manual 4.0 4x4 Base Model
    Access cab with child seat in the back, yellow wire mod, diff breather relocated to tail light, engine block heater, Leer topper with Yakima tracks and rack, Yakima rack on cab, Ride Rite air bags with Daystar cradles, CBI hidden front hitch, wired for winch front and rear Warn quick connect, Warn x8000i on external carrier, sway bar delete, trailer plug relocated to under bumper, Pelfreybilt IFS and Mid skids, BAMF Tcase skid, ECGS front diff bushing, ARB CKMA12 compressor, 255/85/16 Backcountry MT 3 load E tires on stock steel rims, Toyo M55 tires (same size) on another set of stock steelies, Up2NoGood heated mirror kit, Husky X-act Contour front floor liners, Northstar AGM 24F battery under the hood, Northstar 27F in the cab, Redarc 25 amp DC to DC charger, Pelfreybilt bolt on sliders with kickout and top plates, TRD Pro headlights, Depo smoked tail lights, Energy suspension body mount bushing kit, OME Dakar leaf packs with AAL, OME rear shocks, OME 90021 front shocks with 885 coils, SPC LR UCAs, Up2NoGood 2wd low range mod, 4 Wheel Campers Grandby slide in camper, 4xinnovations high clearance rear bumper, Uniclutch 800 lb/ft clutch
    This year I put on Dakars and new shocks, 885s on 5100s, LR UCAs, LCAs and cams/ bolts, Pelfrey bolt on sliders, Husky liners, and hand throttle with a gas pedal spacer. I may have a slight problem too.
     
    Bocsy44[QUOTED][OP] likes this.
  11. Dec 26, 2016 at 1:07 PM
    #11
    squint0241

    squint0241 OVRLND

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2014
    Member:
    #119916
    Messages:
    6,868
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rick
    Tropics
    Vehicle:
    '14 DCSB/Off-Road 4X4
    Bone Stock
    I just inquired with the manufacturer of these about another sale discount. When I get a response, I'll let you guys know. Maybe a group buy discount
     
    Bocsy44[OP] likes this.
  12. Dec 26, 2016 at 1:27 PM
    #12
    squint0241

    squint0241 OVRLND

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2014
    Member:
    #119916
    Messages:
    6,868
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rick
    Tropics
    Vehicle:
    '14 DCSB/Off-Road 4X4
    Bone Stock
    Erik...I had the redline tailgate struts, but didn't like them. They seemed to be jammed into the gap when using them causing the tailgate door to misalign. And they would eat away at the cable over time. I like this idea as it could be extremely useful for extended items out the back.
     
    Bocsy44[QUOTED][OP] likes this.
  13. Dec 26, 2016 at 1:31 PM
    #13
    Skrain

    Skrain Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2013
    Member:
    #115406
    Messages:
    4,695
    Gender:
    Male
    Monticello, Ky
    Vehicle:
    2009 F.J. Cruiser
    Westin 9 LED Driving Lights.
    I would ONLY do that to a tailgate that had the Mobtown inner skin and top rail, or something similar. Not sure the plastic skin would add enough strength to keep the tailgate from warping or bending with some weight on it...
     
    Bocsy44[OP] likes this.
  14. Dec 26, 2016 at 1:37 PM
    #14
    Sandman614

    Sandman614 Ex-Snarky TWSS elf, Travis #hotsavannahdotcom

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2010
    Member:
    #45273
    Messages:
    35,954
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tim
    Garner, NC/Boone, NC
    Vehicle:
    '06 SR5 Off Road
    ARB Front Bumper, Projector Headlights w/Slimcubby 4300K HID's, Oznium LED's, LED taillights, DIY Washable Cabin Moose Filter, Sockmonkey SR5 Off Road, Aux Audio plug, OME 886x, OME Nitrochargers, Wheelers 3 Leaf Progressive AAL, ImMrYo Rear-View Mirror Lift Bracket, Dodge D-Rings
    Another vote for cool but not for me.
     
  15. Dec 26, 2016 at 1:42 PM
    #15
    squint0241

    squint0241 OVRLND

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2014
    Member:
    #119916
    Messages:
    6,868
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rick
    Tropics
    Vehicle:
    '14 DCSB/Off-Road 4X4
    Bone Stock
    Obviously not a heavy load application, but guys like me that surf or do an occasional trip to home depot to pick up things that hang out the back could benefit from something like this from time to time.
     
    Pigpen likes this.
  16. Dec 26, 2016 at 2:01 PM
    #16
    Skrain

    Skrain Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2013
    Member:
    #115406
    Messages:
    4,695
    Gender:
    Male
    Monticello, Ky
    Vehicle:
    2009 F.J. Cruiser
    Westin 9 LED Driving Lights.
    Sure, it's a good idea. Just thinking the extra strength couldn't hurt...
     
  17. Dec 26, 2016 at 2:04 PM
    #17
    squint0241

    squint0241 OVRLND

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2014
    Member:
    #119916
    Messages:
    6,868
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rick
    Tropics
    Vehicle:
    '14 DCSB/Off-Road 4X4
    Bone Stock
    Agree totally!
     
    Skrain[QUOTED] likes this.
  18. Dec 26, 2016 at 2:07 PM
    #18
    08TacoTrD

    08TacoTrD Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Member:
    #10385
    Messages:
    1,598
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    08 TRD Offroad
    5100's and 883 OME Coils TRD Exhaust Deaver 1.5" AAL Rear Differential Breather Extension, 4WD Light, Tailgate Pipe clamp, Fog lights on while High Beams on, Carrier Bearing flip
    Another vote for cool idea but a bit too expensive to buy and let sit for the few times I would need it.
     
  19. Dec 26, 2016 at 2:09 PM
    #19
    squint0241

    squint0241 OVRLND

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2014
    Member:
    #119916
    Messages:
    6,868
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rick
    Tropics
    Vehicle:
    '14 DCSB/Off-Road 4X4
    Bone Stock
    Agree... That's why I'm trying to get a better group buy deal. We'll see
     
  20. Dec 26, 2016 at 2:10 PM
    #20
    Skrain

    Skrain Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2013
    Member:
    #115406
    Messages:
    4,695
    Gender:
    Male
    Monticello, Ky
    Vehicle:
    2009 F.J. Cruiser
    Westin 9 LED Driving Lights.
    yeah, if I'm going to haul something that won't fit in the bed with the tailgate closed, I just hook up my trusty Tractor Supply utility trailer..
    .IMG_2644.jpg
     
    squint0241 likes this.

Products Discussed in

To Top