My truck became a man today...

Just to quickly clarify, I wouldnt have attempted that if I was going to be on major roads or highways. It was close and we were only on back roads. The fastest I went was 35mph. The tailgate did not bend, but the bushing in the right hinge pretty much shattered. I already ordered another one for 24 bucks. I had the hazards flashing and only 1 car behind me the whole way, who was inteligent enough to stay back quite a bit. In the end I know it looks crazy, but I dont feel I was posing a risk to public saftey. And again, I will not be duplicating that load. If it is ever needed again I will explore other options. I just thought you all would get a kick out of my first time.

 

Your explanation makes it sound better lol. Congrats on showing what our trucks can do in "not so ordinary" conditions . I definitely got a kick out of this thread!

 

lmao that's bein a good friend,.....toyota built taco tuff

 

My single cab base model 4 banger sees over 1000lb 3 times a year believe me these things are built well.

 

Thanks for testing the tailgate strenght for us. I'm feeling a lot better about my dirt bike resting on mine.

 

Dang man that is crazy! Glad it didn't really hurt much though, definitely a sight! +1

 

Cant speak for any other than 2010 models, but I believe my tailgate would laugh at a dirtbike resting on it!

 

This deserves a spot under the "Things that make you say WTF" thread.

 

Somebody put the caption "EPIC FAIL" on it, lol!

Devil Dog, this really makes me say WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT!

 

I've never thought of it that way, but your right!

 

I think if I was your friend I would buy you the bushing and install it for you, along with providing a full tank of gas and a truck wash!

 

You must be a true friend to this fellow! I couldn't do that and my Tacoma is 4.5 years old. I sure hope your friend appreciated the sacrifice ( to your truck, I mean)

 

i don't hate my truck enough to do that to it

 

Was your buddy riding on the hood to keep the front tires on the ground!?

 

I did that one time to my 91 and broke the leafsprings in half turning to go in the drive way. It made the loudest sound ever and then I was stuck there half way in the street. good times

 

that's crazy long/heavy

 

Wow man. i thought ur truck was a low sitting 5 lugger at first!!!

 

Just to show off even more, you should have taken it offroading wiht that load lol

 

it would have been easier just to cut down one of those damn trees in the picture and use that. Good job either way

 

Glad you had a long bed. That would have been awesome on a short bed...lol