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Mobtown Offroad Tailgate Reinforcement Plate

Discussion in 'Mobtown Offroad' started by Mobtown Offroad, Nov 14, 2014.

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  1. Apr 10, 2017 at 11:30 AM
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    I don't see why not depending on how bent it is. Do you have a picture to send me?
     
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  2. Apr 10, 2017 at 11:40 AM
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    Ill go take a couple real quick. Previous owner did it. This would be the better option over a new tailgate obviously
     
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  3. Apr 10, 2017 at 11:44 AM
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  4. Jul 12, 2017 at 7:24 PM
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    These still for sale? :) Love to see how it looks from the rear. Totally want one!
     
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  5. Jul 14, 2018 at 11:06 AM
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    It is heavier for sure, but nothing I find bad, considering they payoff. My tailgate is still straight after abusing the heck out of it with this on it. :cheers:
     
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  6. Jul 14, 2018 at 11:10 AM
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    perfect for when you use the tailgate during camping
     
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  7. Jul 14, 2018 at 11:11 AM
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    just prefer something lighter.

    How heavy is this?
     
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  8. Jul 14, 2018 at 11:17 AM
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    This is for a second gen. The 3rd gen one is aluminum (assuming for this reason)

    http://mobtownoffroad.com/product/2016-tacoma-tailgate-reinforcement-plate/
    It's really not bad. I have both this and the part that goes over edge (both steel replacements) and I still don't think my tailgate is that heavy. It just feels really stout.
     
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  9. Jul 14, 2018 at 11:39 AM
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    Second this.
    Also can I get this bare metal? I’m going to vinyl wrap it to soak up heat so I’m not cooking my cheeks in the summertime.
     
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  10. Jul 14, 2018 at 3:01 PM
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    It comes down hard, if you are not expecting it.

    I have the cap and the skin and my 68 yo mother went to put my tailgate down and before I could catch her she tried to put it down and hurt her hand.
     
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  11. Jul 14, 2018 at 3:05 PM
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    You’re comparing two different products. He has a third gen which dampens the tailgate when opening, plus their skin is made of aluminum vs steel fit second gens.
     
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  12. Jul 14, 2018 at 3:10 PM
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    Is there an aluminum one for 2nd gens?
     
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  13. Jul 14, 2018 at 3:11 PM
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    Not that I’m aware of, no. You could always make your own though. Buy a sheet of aluminum large enough, trace your stock cover on it, then cut with a jigsaw.
     
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  14. Jul 14, 2018 at 3:23 PM
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    Is there a particular reason as to why the 3rd gens are aluminum and 2nd gens are steel?
     
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  15. Jul 14, 2018 at 3:24 PM
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    Oops I saw 2013 on the post below and thought he was asking about a 2nd gen.
     
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  16. Jul 14, 2018 at 3:26 PM
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    My guess is cost. Steel is cheaper and they’re really not too terribly heavy on second gens.

    On third gens, they probably wanted to retain the dampener lowering thing so they needed aluminum to keep it light. Plus it’s a one piece that curves up and over, meaning more material, meaning greater weight savings.

    This is all speculation, but that’s my educated guess.
     
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  17. Jul 14, 2018 at 3:54 PM
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    The 3rd gens have the easy down dampers and people complained they didn’t “easy down” anymore with the steel tailgate skins.
     
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  18. Jul 14, 2018 at 4:02 PM
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    Makes sense.
     
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  19. Jul 15, 2018 at 4:20 AM
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    Lower.
     
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  20. Jul 15, 2018 at 9:42 AM
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    Can aluminum be done?
     
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