Any consensus on which tailgate reinforcement has performed best?

[Roofus]

Thread title. Hammerbuilt? AGS? RTR? Etc?

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[NORCALGXP]

I went with Hammerbuilt with Raptor hinges.

 

[MK0412]

Not sure if I’ll put 37’s on or not but still thinking about adding a tailgate reinforcement anyone just to help out with any long term effects. After a bit of research would most likely go with Hammerbuilt. Possibly of upgraded hinges also.

 

[Baja Bronco]

Hammerbuilt with the attachments for antenna & chase light, and Rotopax gas can. Has a 37” Toyo RT on it, 1500 miles in Baja, no flex, no issues.

 

[luvmybronco]

I went with IAG. I like their design. Instead of the tailgate taking the load of the tire, IAG replaces hinges to heavy duty allowing the brace to take the load of the tire and tailgate. Price was good too

 

[Turn Offroad]

I’ll throw out hat in the ring!



https://turnoffroad.com/collections/bronco-tire-carriers

 

[Mikey1287]

Love my Hammerbuilt.

 

[Arokcrwlr]

I went with a bumper mounted spare, but if I were to keep it on the tailgate, I would go with Turn Offroad or Hammerbuilt with Raptor hinges.

 

[Ninjak]

Interesting thread. I have been looking around, and as of now I have the delete out back. I have been thinking of putting my 37 on the back, I was looking at the RTR system because they replace the hinges. They also have a steel carrier. They are also pricey lol. But again, from what I have seen, its not a bad system.

The Raptor system is also an option, though I would like to keep a Jerry can out back like I have now. I know the Hammerbuilt has that option as well. I'll keep researching for when I am ready to pull the trigger on it.

UPDATE: Ok Turn Off-Road just made the list. Interesting design they have. Will look more into it.

 

[Turn Offroad]

Interesting thread. I have been looking around, and as of now I have the delete out back. I have been thinking of putting my 37 on the back, I was looking at the RTR system because they replace the hinges. They also have a steel carrier. They are also pricey lol. But again, from what I have seen, its not a bad system.

The Raptor system is also an option, though I would like to keep a Jerry can out back like I have now. I know the Hammerbuilt has that option as well. I'll keep researching for when I am ready to pull the trigger on it.

UPDATE: Ok Turn Off-Road just made the list. Interesting design they have. Will look more into it.

If there’s any questions I can answer let me know!

 

[fritzg]

Spare tire OFF the gate

 

[Ggerobb]

I went with the hookeroad for mine. Went on smooth and has made closing my tailgate so much nicer. I dont plan to get bigger tires just wanted to warn off long term effects.

 

[Ninjak]

If there’s any questions I can answer let me know!

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[Rick Astley]

Personal opinion here, but I won't be timorous because having any counter opinion must be silenced on these digital pages. It would be very difficult to put the IAG as a top performer due to the quizzical choice of using cast aluminum.

No doubt it will work when new, but cast aluminum is far too ductile, and is an extreme risk of stripped threads just by the materials used. You won't be chasing threads in cast aluminum.


That @Turn Offroad solution is looking excellent and just shot to the top of my list! Will need to see how they incorporate a 5 gallon Wavian jerry can mount to know if it's for me.

Based on Turn's design I'm assuming that something like the @Mountains2Metal Range limiter will be required if you had a Jerry on there. Not a problem personally as I already have their product!

They haven't shown a diagram or close up of the brass pivot bushing, and it will wear very well for a very long time, but eventually it will need replacement. Probably somewhere around the 30-year mark though. Having rebuilt suspension on classic cars a few times, chowdered brass bushings are a thing, but they are the superior material to use, much kinder than steel on bushings.

 

[85crawlrunner]

I love my RTR that replaces the hinges as well. Super stout for my 37's and I did the accessory mount for a gas can too. Really pleased with it all.

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