Modify Back Doors to Make More Dog Friendly

[Munkey Boy]

90 pound Catahoula that does a bit of hesitating up, not down. The tube doors help and I can easily unhook the strap to have it swing out further although her fat ass hasn't hit it yet. Not sure if the regular doors would pull the harness if you have it but the strap and rod can be left unattached and the harness disconnected, just remember which door it is and warn anyone getting in there that it won't stop swinging out until it hits the front door. Made a flying save when I took my doors off as the wind thought it'd get cheeky with me.

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[redrider]

"Dude was trying to do the math every time before launch."
Nose coffee award. I know that look. Vince does the same.

 

[spectre6000]

Ditto. Made me chuckle as well.

 

[Bama_Swampfox]

"Doing the math" - I love it! Sasha doing the math before launch!

 

[chaosjake]

I'm having the same issue with my German Shepherd. First time jumping in, he smacked into the door pretty hard. We ended up getting a dog ramp (he's also an older dog) and that has helped. Might be worth a try.

Curious what ramp you tried and if you had to unbolt the door check to make it fit. The ramp I used in my Tacoma is at least 6" too wide for the door opening, and the stairs I just bought won't fit without at least removing the check and strap.

 

[Rocksalt]

I use folding step.. my 70 lb pitties have figured it out

 

[Evilmunky]

Curious what ramp you tried and if you had to unbolt the door check to make it fit. The ramp I used in my Tacoma is at least 6" too wide for the door opening, and the stairs I just bought won't fit without at least removing the check and strap.

my wife got this Ramp and it comes up to rock rail. I angle it slightly since the rear door opening angle is awful. Took some tries but the dog learned to use it without issue.

 

[chaosjake]

my wife got this Ramp and it comes up to rock rail. I angle it slightly since the rear door opening angle is awful. Took some tries but the dog learned to use it without issue.

Nice, thank you?

 

[chaosjake]

I ended up going a slightly different direction, but it's working for the old man. I just need to cut a piece of carpet remnant to keep him from sliding around on the Goose Gear.

 

[Nathansharkey]

Does anyone happen to know What is the maximum opening width for the gladiator rear door? I am trying to figure out a fridge slide option for my goose gear seat delete.

 

[Gvsukids]

Does anyone happen to know What is the maximum opening width for the gladiator rear door? I am trying to figure out a fridge slide option for my goose gear seat delete.

With or without the catch or electrical connector installed? As you can see from the post above yours, the door can open all of the way and lay against the front door.

 

[Nathansharkey]

With or without the catch or electrical connector installed? As you can see from the post above yours, the door can open all of the way and lay against the front door.

Just the standard opening width from the factory. Without adding any extensions.

 

[johnchabin]

Dog fan so maybe this will help.

https://www.molle-platform-solutions.com/product-page/rear-door-strap-extension-brackets



....or some crafty forum member can construct something close.

He says in the video they’re $25

Not really worth the time to construct a set?

 

[Steel City]

I need something too lol!

 

[ConqSoft]

I need something too lol!

Sir, you need one of these.

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