A Tailgate Within A Tailgate

I will say that the tailgate being used in the picture might be the most practical use for that tailgate option.

I don't think anyone would miss it if it wasn't there. That cargo would sit there just the same with a standard tailgate.

I don't dislike the feature, but wouldn't want either. Most of these tailgate tricks are to accommodate the deletion of an 8' bed.

Can't like GM until they build a SRW Cadillac 1 ton with a real bed.

 

eBay has them from 3000-5000 plus. Too expensive for something isn’t needed or already exist within the truck itself.

 

I'm with the will break and be expensive crowd, but I think its cool to have till then.

 

I think it's fine for a Denali, there needs to be things to go along with the price tag of the more expensive trucks. Not every pick up in production needs a nontraditional tailgate.

When it comes to midsize and compact trucks, less is more, as more takes up valuable space, and adds unnecessary weight.

 

Don't really agree. They should have just used a conventional tail gate and reduced the price of the truck. Its a gm so its most likely 40% overpriced already.

 

There is a cheaper $208 alternative https://www.tacomalifestyle.com/col...roducts/gate-king-tailgate-adjuster-2005-2021
and your tailgate is being secured with 4 hex heads bolts

 

You can reach 2’ further into the bed without getting into it

 

Probably 1/3 of posts into the 3rd gen channel/board should actually be in the off topic one.

 

There’s pros & cons. The tailgate open to the side allow you to reach in further vs the traditional way allow extra bed space when fold down. It’s a trade off.

 

This right here is why the 2nd gen guys STILL make fun of us.

You know what's another fun feature that you missed? Drop that little half door down to use it as a step, when your trailer hitch is installed, and BLAM, huge dent. I've seen it plenty.

 

My F150 had the step in the tailgate. At first I thought it was a gimmick but ended up really liking it. Makes getting in and out much easier.

 

Are we now posting anything we saw on the road. This tailgate is everywhere. Nothing new here. Next time I see a Jeep with freedom top off, I’ll post, which will be in a moment.

 

If you have knee or flexibility issues it can be a blessing if you're young and healthy something to complain about ,win win!

 

Not really a trade off, the Ram tailgate can open like a traditional tailgate or fold open

 

denali trucks are so weird. it's like what CEOs buy when they decide to be an outdoorsman

 

Feature creep, just like software. Hey just because we can, let's do it and charge more!

 

I like the tailgate options on the Honda Ridgeline and Ram trucks. Kind of like the older chevy Tahoes that had barn doors in the back instead of a giant heavy hatch.

This would work for me as well...

 

I actually just sat on one of those tailgates. It was the best thing ever. It turns into a perfect comfortable seat with a foot rest.... I would assume its a step too. It was nice.

I dont like complications like that in my life, but I was shocked that I actually enjoyed sitting there vs normally cutting the circulation off in your legs

 

first time you have seen one? have you been in prison for a while?

 

They have the same dad, but different last names. Which is weird.