I’d recommend it if you add any additional weight over stock. I added an IAG tailgate table (20lbs?) and that was enough to make the tailgate sag and clip my bumper a little after some heavy off-roading.When recommended?
its still valid. Look at Hammerbuilt, you can upgrade your hinges to raptor ones which is also a better improvement.My apologies. I did not intend this for the Raptor forum.
If it’s not a raptor then you should definitely get one if you intend to take of off roadMy apologies. I did not intend this for the Raptor forum.
Adding a limited amount of weight on the stock spare tire carrier doesn't seem like a reason to upgrade, although you can if you like (some of them look good). See below, but the stock carrier I assume is across all non-Raptor models and hence should hold a tire fine that's six pounds heavier than the stock Goodyears.I haven't received the vehicle yet, but am upgrading tires, including the spare, to ko3's 285/70/17, which appears to weigh just shy of 60lbs.
Extremely odd, the table can't weigh that much and there is no way that 20 lb could cause a tail gate sag after off roading. The spare and gate combined weigh 10x that amount.I’d recommend it if you add any additional weight over stock. I added an IAG tailgate table (20lbs?) and that was enough to make the tailgate sag and clip my bumper a little after some heavy off-roading.
Disagree. Just like the Raptor, the non-Raptor hinges and mount will take an appropriate off-road beating with a factory wheel.If it’s not a raptor then you should definitely get one if you intend to take of off road
When the spare tire support upgrade fad first started, those with Sasquatch were discovering more tailgate flex than they expected and wanted some extra strength. Then, there was interest in mounting extra equipment in or on the tailgate, which also would add stress and weight that became noticeable when off-roading. Then, 37's became a thing, adding lots of weight. Hammerbuilt was among the first tailgate reinforcement solutions, and they also planned in lots of nifty attachment brackets.When recommended?
Clean setup! Somewhat disheartening to see the rust forming on the accessory bracket though.When the spare tire support upgrade fad first started, those with Sasquatch were discovering more tailgate flex than they expected and wanted some extra strength. Then, there was interest in mounting extra equipment in or on the tailgate, which also would add stress and weight that became noticeable when off-roading. Then, 37's became a thing, adding lots of weight. Hammerbuilt was among the first tailgate reinforcement solutions, and they also planned in lots of nifty attachment brackets.
Personally I mostly bought the Hammerbuilt system so I could easily and functionally store stuff on the bracket, and have extra tailgate strength for my slight upgrade from 32" tires to 33" tires. If I ever go to 35" tires, this weight problem is already solved. I can add and remove storage brackets easily. Best of all, I could install it myself, and Tyson, the owner, was very helpful. Highly recommend!
Empty plate with brackets off. Easy to remove brackets.
1 Rotopax can. Note flag bracket at top
2 gas cans
Empty bracket with 2 Rotopax mounts
There's no rust, that's a light reflection likely from the Lithium WD40 I liberally spray on fittings used on the beach! When the bracket is off (as it is now) the bolts store nicely alone on the mounting plate (photo).Clean setup! Somewhat disheartening to see the rust forming on the accessory bracket though.