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Hey there - any idea if we can do the same with the Gladiator's tailgate?

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Hey there - any idea if we can do the same with the Gladiator's tailgate?

I imagine you could, just gotta make sure to take the camera, 3rd brake light, and latch/lock mechanism into account.
 
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I imagine you could, just gotta make sure to take the camera, 3rd brake light, and latch/lock mechanism into account.
Will investigate this weekend :)
 
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Unbolted the two parts that are inside the tailgate and I find it very hard to use that space...unless someone comes up with a better idea?

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Where is that first set of pics from? It looks like they cut out all the support bracing in the tailgate and then added the layer of metal that hose the doors in it to replace the supports they cut out. It looks like you could open up the whole bottom of the tailgate where you have your tools laying on it.
 

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It looks like the OP's pic may be of a lower aftermarket tailgate for trailering a 5th wheel??? Obviously no locking mech and there's some kind of latch on the outside in the center of the TG.
 

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It looks like the OP's pic may be of a lower aftermarket tailgate for trailering a 5th wheel??? Obviously no locking mech and there's some kind of latch on the outside in the center of the TG.
Im relatively certain that is a drop down from an older SUV.

Either way, interesting idea.
 

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Im relatively certain that is a drop down from an older SUV.

Either way, interesting idea.
I also think it is a drop down from and SUV. The principle is still the same and could be done on just about any tailgate so long as the person was willing to start hacking it up.
 

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Im relatively certain that is a drop down from an older SUV.

Either way, interesting idea.
Shape looks like a 100 series Land Cruiser with the rise on either side. I've seen the same on a Disco as well.

My only worry about this on a pickup is how much you'll hurt the structural integrity of the tailgate when using it to load the bed.
 
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Hi everyone,

Yes, the pictures I initially posted are for an LC 80 or 100 I believe (kink in the tailgate line)...but after seeing the amount of bracing in the Gladiator tail gate, I'd be hesitant to open it up because I do plan on hauling motorcycles on there, and heavy items too...

I'm thinking of stashing some 1-time items for emergency use: fuel filter? fuel pump? engine belt? etc...things that if I need, I'm willing to unbolt several Torx screws and get me out of trouble...

What do you guys think?
 

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Rather than having small items bouncing around in the tailgate, I would store them under a seat. Also make sure they won't slide out underfoot if I have to stop quickly.
 
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Rather than having small items bouncing around in the tailgate, I would store them under a seat. Also make sure they won't slide out underfoot if I have to stop quickly.
Was thinking of keeping the in foam, putting some zip ties to hold them securely in place with the reinforcement pieces within the tailgate, etc...
 
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Was thinking of keeping the in foam, putting some zip ties to hold them securely in place with the reinforcement pieces within the tailgate, etc...
Like the weight and noise from an engine belt, or fuel pump (the actual pump), some wires, some other items that you will need to super rarely and wrapped in something that doesn't hold humidity but is soft, then we would be good...question is, what are these items that we should store there?
 

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Like the weight and noise from an engine belt, or fuel pump (the actual pump), some wires, some other items that you will need to super rarely and wrapped in something that doesn't hold humidity but is soft, then we would be good...question is, what are these items that we should store there?
Spare key fob.
 
 



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