Wilco Offroad Vertical Tailgate Mount

[ZroCool]

Is anyone using the Wilco Offroad Vertical Tailgate Mount? If so, what's your experience with it? Does it rattle? How's the build quality? Just looking for options....

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[dialedoutdoors]

I looked at it for a bit in person at the Four Wheeler adventure expo. Seems well built. But I didn't see any way to lock it open (There might be a way, I just didn't see it.). I was considering this option due to my 37in spare not fitting in the stock location after my lift. My main gripe with it is that it's $1600. That is overpriced for what you get. A Rigd ultra swing is a good alternative. Or saving a little while longer and getting a high clearance rear bumper with dual swing outs. That's just my .02 about it.

 

[WhatExit?]

I get the idea here - getting the spare out from under the Gladiator but giving up the drop-down tailgate to do that may be one of the dumbest ideas I've yet seen.

If you ever had a Wrangler you know what I'm talking about

 

[LostWoods]

I get the idea here - getting the spare out from under the Gladiator but giving up the drop-down tailgate to do that may be one of the dumbest ideas I've yet seen.

If you ever had a Wrangler you know what I'm talking about

Depending on how you use your truck it's actually pretty outstanding. They're expensive as hell but having seen a Tacoma with one, it was pretty great being able to reach in and get everything out of the bed without climbing in. Mounting it independently from the bumper also meant any rear bumper worked as well.

For truck stuff it's not as useful but for a dedicated trail/camping/mall rig it's a pretty great addition if you have $1,800 burning a hole in your pocket.

 

[WhatExit?]

Depending on how you use your truck it's actually pretty outstanding. They're expensive as hell but having seen a Tacoma with one, it was pretty great being able to reach in and get everything out of the bed without climbing in. Mounting it independently from the bumper also meant any rear bumper worked as well.

For truck stuff it's not as useful but for a dedicated trail/camping/mall rig it's a pretty great addition if you have $1,800 burning a hole in your pocket.

I get it. But to anyone considering this make sure you use a Wrangler for a while to see what it's like to have the tailgate swing away rather than drop down.

By the way, there are aftermarket bumpers that have swing away tire carriers so you can still keep your tailgate stock. I think that's a much better option but that's just me

 

[ZroCool]

I looked at it for a bit in person at the Four Wheeler adventure expo. Seems well built. But I didn't see any way to lock it open (There might be a way, I just didn't see it.). I was considering this option due to my 37in spare not fitting in the stock location after my lift. My main gripe with it is that it's $1600. That is overpriced for what you get. A Rigd ultra swing is a good alternative. Or saving a little while longer and getting a high clearance rear bumper with dual swing outs. That's just my .02 about it.

Do you have a link for the Rigd ultra swing?

 

[WhatExit?]

If you haven't seen this thread you might want to check it out...
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...umper-prototype-renderings.29395/#post-478609

 

[LostWoods]

Do you have a link for the Rigd ultra swing?

https://www.rigdsupply.com/collections/all

Same concept as the Wilco Hitchgate.

 

[ZroCool]

If you haven't seen this thread you might want to check it out...
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...umper-prototype-renderings.29395/#post-478609

Yea, I've seen JCR's bumper. I like it, but I prefer my Metalcloak rear bumper. Just seeing what is out there for spare tires and what people's experience with them are...

 

[TheITGuy]

As someone who has a tailgate that can swing open to the side or drop down, I swing it open far more than I drop it down. Really, the only time I drop it down is when I'm loading/unloading sheet goods, or I want to sit on it or use it as a table/work surface.

Personally, I think this Wilco tailgate would work great with something like Decked drawers where you don't need the middle tailgate position to carry sheet goods.The downside is you lose the ability to use the tailgate as a seat or table. YMMV.

 

[Blade1668]

I'd look for a receiver mount swing out spare tire mount before throwing out that much money. Then you can "try it out first" at a lower cost and not lost your tail gate. For me I'll just pull out the welder and make one before I part with that much money, not like everyone is not spending more time in garage and home right now.

 

[mazeppa]

I get the idea here - getting the spare out from under the Gladiator but giving up the drop-down tailgate to do that may be one of the dumbest ideas I've yet seen.

If you ever had a Wrangler you know what I'm talking about

Inferior design decisions on the YJ Wrangler through the ongoing JL Wrangler, CJ tailgates would fold up/down like a tailgate should.

Though; that is a very nice swing out rack.

 

[Empty Pockets]

I’d get one, but...... how would I haul the plywood for the groundhog house I want to build?

Happy April Fools Day, Team........

 

[ACAD_Cowboy]

I get the idea here - getting the spare out from under the Gladiator but giving up the drop-down tailgate to do that may be one of the dumbest ideas I've yet seen.

If you ever had a Wrangler you know what I'm talking about

The CJ had the most workable system imho. The gate folded down and the tire carrier swung to the side. If you needed to haul something long the folded gate would lock the tire carrier from swinging about.

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