Dual-Action Tailgate on Gladiator?

[hoch]

I never saw the point of the dual action tailgates. Another point of failure. Don't need or want it. Seriously, a foot and a half more reach? Pretty insignificant, if you ask me. I also heard the weight capacity is lower on those? No thanks!

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[Panda Monium]

I really liked my dad's old chevy station wagon that had dual action tailgate, where you could open it flat down or outward to the side. I always wondered why mid level trucks not doing it. Well wonder no more, Honda Ridgeline did exactly that - dual action tailgate. I think it adds purpose and convenience. With the gate opening outward, you can reach things farther in the bed. However, most important for me is to easily let my dog jump up into the bed without getting any extra ladders, etc. And yet at the same time if I have a long load of lumber or bike, you can put gate flat down.

Jeep, why was it so hard to add this piece of convenience?

Any ideas if this will be possible to do with aftermarket parts or new gate?

I would LOVE THIS SET UP! I have my Dad's 2008 ridgeline as my daily and my gladdy is my toy. I'm getting set up for overlanding vs just straight up off roading and would love to put a tailgate kitchen setup in the tailgate. A dual action option for this would be perfect. If you find a solution please let us know. I've been searching.

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