Hammer Built - Built to Hammer On: Modular Tailgate Reinforcement System

[zerk4321]

currently doing desert testing of our new max trax molle panel attachment with a heavier Firestone mt2 tire. I estimate this to be approximately 30lbs more than 3 gallon rotopax.

long story short I do not think 5 gallons weight wise will be an issue. I can’t say definitively until I attach one and subject it to the 30-50mph runs on raptor trails down here in El Paso Texas.

I’ll keep an eye out for the test results - looking for this, too

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[merkelsjm]

I'll just say it - that license plate is hilarious.

 

[Outbound Exploration]

Thoroughly enjoying ours! Waiting for the traction board mount and will be rocking the EZ tire kit for the rotopax. @DoYouBronco - Hammerbuilt knows what they're doing Here's a shot with the Weboost

Also don't forget their FLUSH/BOLT ON mounted Amber light mount for the modular bumper

 

[Outbound Exploration]

Ambers off

 

[ne2000]

Also getting site issues

 

[kahunabob]

Tyson co founder of Hammer Built here, creators of the Hammer Built Modular Tailgate Reinforcement System. Strap in Bronco Fam, this is a long but informative read!!!!
Click HERE to skip to the link...
Youtube Video HERE

Link to Bronco6G member review:
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...pax-bracket-accessory-review-plus-pics.39931/

One good thing I can say about how long we all had to wait for our broncos, is that it gave us plenty of time to day dream about all the things we wanted it to do. More importantly, it allowed us to listen to and observe the first the Broncos that hit the trails. If there's one thing we've learned in all our years of building offroad vehicles, it's that you can't modify one aspect of a vehicle without considering the effects it may have on the rest of the vehicles overall performance and reliability!

Since the first thing we had planned to add was heavier wheel/tires, we knew this would be the perfect place to begin our mod journey. Our mission was simple; produce the highest functioning, highest quality Bronco parts, backed by the real world experience and offroad accessory expertise!

We all agree that the purpose built offroad wheels with the larger more aggressive tires can drastically change the appearence of our Broncos; but not many fully appreciate how much heavier they can be over stock. The oem Sasquatch Tires are considerably lighter than the normal 315/70/17 at 55 lbs, especially when you compare it to a 35" toyo MT at 78lbs. Even the Sasquatch set can squeak and wobble during street driving. When Ford released the Bronco Raptor, we noticed they added a reinforcement plate to the tailgate with the larger 37" tire. This signaled us to start drawing up a support plate that would not only add the needed strength to the tailgate, but allow us to incorporate methods to store some of our favorite offroad gear!

MODULAR TAILGATE SUPPORT BRACKET

Designed to add the most strength as possible to our aluminum tailgate, our support bracket starts off as a piece of US Cold Roll steel that is then cut to shape by a special Fiberoptic precison laser. A TRUbend cnc presses the flat piece into to the perfect contour while adding rigidity. Lastly, One of our highest priorities was a long-lasting weather proof coating to ensure no rust or oxidation even after years of offroad action. Thats why all Hammer Built parts are coated with a fully automated ISO certified Medical grade powder coat process for a near perfect finish. No fisheye or uneven coats. Even our hardware is made from a high grade stainless steel.

When test fitting our first prototype, it became apparent we needed a way to protect the hinge paint while giving the bracket a solid seating surface. We decided to design some conical spacers out of Delrin material that would be soft enough to not damage the paint, but rigid enough to absorb the shock and forces from heavy off-roading. The spacing it provides allows us to use special hydaulicly pressed in "PEM" fasteners. These allow you to attach our Hammer Built Accessory Arm. To anyone that doesn't know wtf a PEM fastener is, here's a quick video...

They are strong, reusable, and permanent threads/mounting points literally fused to the the support bracket with intense pressure.

HAMMER BUILT ACCESSORY ARM

We spaced these fasteners to fit most 33-37" tires so that the accessory arm would fit snugly next to the whichever sized tire you have on your Bronco. The two most obvious offroad accessories that belong outside the vehicle are fuel and dirty/muddy traction boards.

Once you attach the accessory arm, you can attach a 1/2/3 gallon Rotopax fuel canister, or a set of ARB tread pros. (MaxTraxx mounting points are on the permitter so we are developing a adapter to accept those PREORDER coming soon)

We even incorporated an optional attachment for a flag/antennae/dust light!

Happy to put together a bundle with the rotopax/traction boards/antennae/lights etc!
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DoYouBronco

Will you have something for a 5 gallon jerry can? Specifically a scepter jerry can? Thanks!

 

[DoYouBronco]

Will you have something for a 5 gallon jerry can? Specifically a scepter jerry can? Thanks!

its on the list to test fit but just by looking at the taillight clreance with the larger tank size, we would need to source a shorter gas strut to stop the tailgate before the tank comes in contact with it. The jerry cans are more more rigid and less pliable than the rotopax.

During testing, I pretended to open up mine all the way fast, and let the 3 gallon hit the taillight. Even though it did absolutely nothing to the light, you still need to be more deliberate about opening the tailgate all way, and not forget about the tank. I was pleased to see oracle release the flush mount taillights, those may be a must for jerry can use!

 

[shawn6107]

With this reinforcement kit and accessory arm do you still need a relocation kit to mount a 37” spare?

 

[DoYouBronco]

With this reinforcement kit and accessory arm do you still need a relocation kit to mount a 37” spare?

no relocation of the tire itself is necessary with most 37" tires. If anything, we sell a 1" spacer to help add clearance when using a wider tire on factory wheel.

 

[DoYouBronco]

So you guys don't ship to Canada? Went to try and order. Said no shipping method available.

I need to set up a custom invoice for International shipping. dropping you a pm

 

[DoYouBronco]

Also getting site issues

dropping pm...

 

[DoYouBronco]

If anyone else is having website issues, let me know and I can send you an invoice to your email!!!

 

[Arokcrwlr]

Looks great. Is the brake light relo bracket included with the reinforcement system? I will order and add it to my growing pile of goodies while I wait for my Bronco...

 

[mbagne]

I am not graduating to 37's, just keeping 35's on my SAS. This photo was on the ordering page, and the gap between the top of the tire and the third brake light is too large for me, does not look good. Is this what it will look like with 35's? Are 37's needed to close that gap?

 

[DoYouBronco]

Looks great. Is the brake light relo bracket included with the reinforcement system? I will order and add it to my growing pile of goodies while I wait for my Bronco...

The antenna bracket and third brake light are not included…

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