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How to close the tailgate while standing in the bed?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JacksTurdGen, Feb 9, 2020.

  1. Feb 10, 2020 at 1:23 AM
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    Da Boogie Man

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  2. Feb 10, 2020 at 1:26 AM
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  3. Feb 10, 2020 at 1:27 AM
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    Da Boogie Man

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  4. Feb 10, 2020 at 1:34 AM
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    It’s not some fancy New York City tailgate.
     
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  5. Feb 10, 2020 at 1:37 AM
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    Yeah... get a girlfriend. I hear that they will do stuff to make you happy.
     
  6. Feb 10, 2020 at 3:21 AM
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    just a little?
     
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  10. Feb 10, 2020 at 8:32 AM
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    You think that’s dumb, check out how they spell maneuver. Too many letters mother effers.
     
  11. Feb 10, 2020 at 3:59 PM
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  12. Feb 10, 2020 at 4:02 PM
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    It is possible. You will need to clean any dirt off before applying. There is a chance of scratching. When applying or removing don't slide it, but it on and pull it straight off.
     
  14. Feb 10, 2020 at 4:21 PM
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    There have been a couple people suggesting to use these screws in the tailgate to screw a D-Ring under, and attach a rope to it. I am wondering if this is a safer idea than the suction cup to the outside of the tailgate.
     
  15. Feb 10, 2020 at 4:23 PM
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    What if I attach the suction cup to the plastic inside of the tailgate? Would it stick to that and/or cause damage?
     
  16. Feb 10, 2020 at 4:26 PM
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    The surface has to be flat. The plastic inside the gate has too much texture.
     
  17. Feb 10, 2020 at 4:36 PM
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    Yes. You will rupture the blood vessels in your tailgate, causing a mild hematoma that would last a few days, and it reflects poorly on your character at work. You would have to cover it up.
     
  18. Feb 10, 2020 at 4:37 PM
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  19. Feb 10, 2020 at 5:03 PM
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    I can try but if I was there too, I could simply close the gate for OP.
     
  20. Feb 10, 2020 at 5:04 PM
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    Sorry. Misquoted. Meant for the OP.
     
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