ianinedm

Hey guys, I am just looking for some ideas on how to secure the tailgate from bouncing around when I haul something that prevents me closing it.

I am hauling a projection tv for a friend and it just fits in the box, but the tailgate won't close, I need another 1/2 inch, that I just can't get.

I took it on a short haul today and the tailgate was bouncing a lot. We have a longer trip tomorrow with it and need some ideas on how to secure this thing.

Any ideas?

130428

ratchet strap maybe from under the bumper / over the tailgate / back down?

ianinedm

Thanks for the idea. Was thinking of tying something to the handle of the step-bar then down to the bumper. Not too sure how that'll work yet

RLXXI

If you can't figure out how to secure the Tgait take it off until your haul is done.

Lowline Angus

What about cutting a piece of plywood as long as the bed and the open gate. You could put the load on top of the wood. It would hold the gate down and protect the bed.

moseby

Or you could get a bed extender.

ianinedm

Ya all good ideas, just not feasible to take off tailgate or carry around wood. Looks like I'll be strapping it down somehow. Thanks all!

Watt-maker

Until you find a way that works for you, I recommend a hose clamp over the pass. side hinge. These tailgates can come off really easy if you hit just the right bump and damage the paint. A little bit of theft protection as well.

acw

http://www.vehicle-systems.com/tailgate.htm

rdkev

Those are bad ***. my buddy uses one.