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Tailgate support

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Kyle01, Sep 8, 2017.

  1. Sep 8, 2017 at 6:02 AM
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    Kyle01

    Kyle01 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Been searching the forums and the interwebs but nobody has listed any type of heavy-duty option for tailgate support. I'm aware of the Mobtown reinforcement but that's not my issue... I regularly carry my dirtbike in my 15' DCSB and notice lately that it's hanging a little lower... like made contact with the top of my bumper.

    Anybody do anything besides stock replacement cables?
     
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  2. Sep 8, 2017 at 6:20 AM
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    Bebop

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    You could probably make your own with some steel cable.
     
  3. Sep 8, 2017 at 3:56 PM
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    I have a 2011 DCSB, I also used to carry my dirt scooter every weekend and sagged out my tailgate. Your problem is not the cables...It's the tailgate flex! If a tailgate reinforcement plate like Mobtowns is installed before any load is EVER put on the tailgate (DCSB Struggles) it will not stretch the cables and bow the tailgate. Buy aftermarket cables for 20$ and reinforcement plate and go moto...:cheers:
     
  4. Sep 11, 2017 at 1:15 PM
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    I came up with something- I've got to throw this extrusion in the mill when I get a chance- I'll show you what I come up with. Tailgate un-flexer.
     
  5. Sep 11, 2017 at 1:26 PM
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