Which Tailgate Reinforcement?

[Drinxxs04]

What reviews? Smaller "screws"? You mean bolts?? The mounting bolts?

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...reinforcement-installed-fastener-issue.25656/

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[Marv2608]

It’ll also be $1,200 when it comes out. RC is waaaay cheaper (not in a bad way either)

I spoke to Dan from Next Venture Motorsports. They'll take a look and maybe put one on the market.

 

[WuNgUn]

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...reinforcement-installed-fastener-issue.25656/

Thanks...
Yeah, those bolts look janky...
I thought those were just for the cosmetic, plastic cover?

 

[BroncoAZ]

I‘d be interested in something made of aluminum or possibly stainless. I don’t want to watch it rust as it ages.

 

[Drinxxs04]

Thanks...
Yeah, those bolts look janky...
I thought those were just for the cosmetic, plastic cover?

you can find larger bolts at Home Depot, just hoping for the raptor reinforcement, so I can wait another year to get that and see what else comes out. Or RC fixes the hardware for it.

 

[Bird Dog Off Road]

I put the RC on mine for now. No issues with the install and all the hardware fit. But will likely upgrade to the RTR if they ever get it in stock. They were already sold out when the presale started last week (not sure how that happens). Hoping more vendors will explore this more. I'm also considering the Hauk designs full bumper with swing out tire piece if its not way overpriced. JCR has that too, but the tire isn't centered on the rear like the factory.

 

[BigDaddySquatch]

If I am going with 37s, is tailgate reinforcement a must? Not planning on doing much offroading, just like the look of the bigger tires.

 

[WuNgUn]

If I am going with 37s, is tailgate reinforcement a must? Not planning on doing much offroading, just like the look of the bigger tires.

Tailgate itself it good for 133Lbs max...
I'd be a little concerned.

 

[BigDaddySquatch]

Tailgate itself it good for 133Lbs max...
I'd be a little concerned.

Wheel and tire together is 109 lbs. I wonder what the reinforcement bumps the limit to?

 

[WuNgUn]

Wheel and tire together is 109 lbs. I wonder what the reinforcement bumps the limit to?

And at what point does the hinge become the weakest link?

 

[Ramble_Offroad]

I want a fold down tailgate like my old school bronco.... anyone wanna make me one?

That’s a kit I’d be interested in, if we could get rid of the latch bump on the inside.

 

[FlyingScot]

Does anyone know which manufacturers will bring tailgate reinforcements onto the market? My favorite so far has been the Ford Performance (Bronco Raptor) but I don't think it will fit because the screw holes are spaced differently. So far I've only ever seen the RC but maybe other manufacturers are planning some more. Let me know which one you can recommend and maybe you have more information if the Ford Performance might fit. Thanks and regards Marvin

Forgive my ignorance on this, but where was this documented?

 

[Marv2608]

Forgive my ignorance on this, but where was this documented?

I think that was mentioned in a video introducing the Bronco Raptor

 

[WuNgUn]

I did an install video for the RC reinforcement....

 

[Bronc69]

I know it's more expensive, but I'm going with the RTR when they have their sale.
It isn't just an add on stiffener, it's hinges plus the carrier in a heavy duty hoop. It's fully adjustable and can add on accessories too.

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