WarHorse Brace (The mod I didn’t know I needed)

[popo_patty]

Hey y’all, I’m back with another discovery. My friends over at Warhorse of Texas (competitors in the Rebel Rally and strong off-road enthusiasts) have partnered with Hammerbuilt to bring this cool new product.
Now it was designed as a tail gate limiter to protect your tail light from being smacked by gas cans, jacks or other shenanigans you may have mounted back there by your spare.
But I also found another use…

When I received mine, I went out to install it and noticed that my strut bolt going into my tailgate was fatiguing the tailgate, causing the metal skin to bend, almost to the verge of cracking. With time, I know that my strut would have snapped free of the tailgate, causing irreparable damage to my tailgate strut mounting location and possibly taking out my tail light.

This product relocates the strut to the angle iron and not only allows adjustability. But also adds strength by utilizing another bolt location in the tailgate to create two points of contact, strengthing your strut mount in the process.
I’m a huge fan so far, went and got mine powder coated (comes in stainless steel).
Works on both OEM strut and Hammer built strut.

Takes approx 2 minutes to install with a half inch socket and wrench (or 13mm), a flat head screwdriver and a T30 torx.

Warhorse Off-road has more stuff coming all sold through Hammerbuilt. I’m not associated, just big fan of supporting American made, small companies and good ideas.

It does not interfere with the tailgate or the interior space at all.

https://hpbuilt.shop/collections/bronco/products/war-horse-bronco-hd-tailgate-limiter

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[popo_patty]

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

great design

 

[NORCALGXP]

Oh great popo now I have go spend more money. On a side note I will finally be home tonight and will check my frame for your other thread

 

[TRACKTOY]

HAMMER BUILT does not seem to be delivered to Canada ????
tracktoy

 

[popo_patty]

HAMMER BUILT does not seem to be delivered to Canada ????
tracktoy

I’ll ask Tyson

 

[351W-Bronco]

Not opposed to adding cool shit to my Bronco, but aside from limiting the maximum opening of the tailgate, what load does the strut pass on to the tailgate? Is this just to beef up the tailgate for when the weight of the tailgate/tire combo swings open too fast?

 

[popo_patty]

Not opposed to adding cool shit to my Bronco, but aside from limiting the maximum opening of the tailgate, what load does the strut pass on to the tailgate? Is this just to beef up the tailgate for when the weight of the tailgate/tire combo swings open too fast?

Main purpose is to limit the opening of you have stuff on your rear. A benefit I personally noticed is it braces the struts mounting point to the tailgate as well.
My strut mount was tweaking the tailgate metal, causing stress marks in the metal. This adds two points of contact and spreads the load out.

 

[adcam]

Which “hole” setting for it to swing all the way?

 

[Beach_Bum]

Which “hole” setting for it to swing all the way?

Context matters.

 

[Squatch]

A little fast and loose with the term "product" but isn't this just a bit of angle and several holes to choose from? (aside from the logo)
Like this, but with holes:
https://www.metalsdepot.com/stainless-steel-products/stainless-steel-angle
@TRACKTOY - I'm sure they sell angle up in Canada somewhere... may have to add a "u" to your search?

 

[Old Codger]

Thanks @popo_patty

I saw this earlier and dismissed it since I already have HammerBuilt limiting strut. Never thought to look at the single point connection. I very rarely park on level ground so tailgate often hits the limit hard(the HB strut is pressurised). One of these is inbound.

 

[604Bronco]

A little fast and loose with the term "product" but isn't this just a bit of angle and several holes to choose from? (aside from the logo)
Like this, but with holes:
https://www.metalsdepot.com/stainless-steel-products/stainless-steel-angle
@TRACKTOY - I'm sure they sell angle up in Canada somewhere... may have to add a "u" to your search?

They definitely sell angule iron up here

 

[Squatch]

They definitely sell angule iron up here

Thank U for clearing up where that letter went. I would've spelled it aungle and looked foolish.

 

[vrtical]

I run a limiter just not this one, but the issue is more pronounced if the hinge is on the downhill side and goes flying open.

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