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Tailgate saver

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MWM, Oct 22, 2017.

  1. Oct 22, 2017 at 4:00 PM
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    MWM

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    When I bought my truck one of the concerns I had was how the tailgate would hold up when driving an atv up the ramp. I had read mixed reports and seen a few ideas what others had done. So on that note and my limited skills I asked a buddy to see if he could make me something. Turned out great!

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    Bit of paint..

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  2. Oct 22, 2017 at 4:43 PM
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    CusterFan

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    Great idea man! :thumbsup:
     
  3. Oct 22, 2017 at 4:45 PM
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    SSG665

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    Very cool idea..
     
  4. Oct 22, 2017 at 4:52 PM
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    tomwil

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    When you drive with your ATV in the bed, do you keep the tailgate down, and the apparatus installed?
     
  5. Oct 22, 2017 at 4:53 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    You would say things like apparatus.
     
  6. Oct 22, 2017 at 4:57 PM
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    Just curious ... what would you have said?
     
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  7. Oct 22, 2017 at 5:01 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    This is tomwil like crazy.

    I’d say “when you haul your shit do you leave that fucking thing in?”

    :D
     
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  8. Oct 22, 2017 at 5:10 PM
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    stun gun

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  9. Oct 22, 2017 at 5:14 PM
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    Cooktop86

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    Cool idea.
     
  10. Oct 22, 2017 at 5:18 PM
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    MWM

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    Yes stays installed.
     
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  11. Oct 22, 2017 at 5:20 PM
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    MWM

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    Thanks everyone. :thumbsup:
     
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  12. Oct 24, 2017 at 8:52 AM
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    bluezzy

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    once the ATV is up in the bed it would be a major pain in the ass to try to get the plywood out from under it... and then back under it again to unload it... I would think everything would have to stay put.
     
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  13. Oct 24, 2017 at 9:13 AM
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    Hobbs

    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    Well said!
     
  14. Oct 24, 2017 at 9:26 AM
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    Excellent!!
     

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