SpecGate
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- Huntley, IL
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- 2023 Gladiator
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- Manufacuturer of SpecGate, the Modular Tailgate Platform.
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- #16
No shade taken, although this could've certainly been posted elsewhere outside of our intro thread...
While the above generic flat panels are an overall footprint direction we could've taken, we opted for the minimalist approach with our platform and the subsequent attachment of our InteGate Plates to give the user a larger platform should the need arise.
Our material is 3/4" HDPE, and the other standard flat panels are either 3/8" or 1/2" material. We need the depth to nest the L-Track, and the increased cost + excessive weight aren't inline with our design or use-case direction. The fulcrum of the tailgate would cause an imbalance in lowering/closing the gate given the increased weight.
Further, when having a panel like you've posted, once you cut into it, it's there permanently. Our platform allows for specific plates to be attached for various purposes (cutting, hammering, etc) that don't compromise the structural integrity of the overall platform.
A flat panel is a great option for some people, but in our case and our understanding of how truck owners use their trucks, versatility is truly key.
Rock on!
While the above generic flat panels are an overall footprint direction we could've taken, we opted for the minimalist approach with our platform and the subsequent attachment of our InteGate Plates to give the user a larger platform should the need arise.
Our material is 3/4" HDPE, and the other standard flat panels are either 3/8" or 1/2" material. We need the depth to nest the L-Track, and the increased cost + excessive weight aren't inline with our design or use-case direction. The fulcrum of the tailgate would cause an imbalance in lowering/closing the gate given the increased weight.
Further, when having a panel like you've posted, once you cut into it, it's there permanently. Our platform allows for specific plates to be attached for various purposes (cutting, hammering, etc) that don't compromise the structural integrity of the overall platform.
A flat panel is a great option for some people, but in our case and our understanding of how truck owners use their trucks, versatility is truly key.
Rock on!
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