ISO recommendations - tailgate brace

[jbacon47]

Looking for recommendations for tailgate reinforcement brace. See many options available online, but I don’t like the looks of most. I want a factory appearance. So far the OEM raptor brace looks the best to me. Ideally made in USA. Do any manufacturers make a round “tubular” style brace? I have the zroadz roof rack, which is constructed of round steel tubes, and I’d like the brace to match that style. That or at least look oem/factory, or have built in molle panels . Any suggestions?

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[Brian_B]

Tubular makes me think you are looking for a swing out rear bumper, which is going to be markedly different than the Raptor-style brace.

Check out this thread for some options for that.
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/swing-away-tire-carrier-bumper-choices.97480/

If you are just looking for a brace then there are plenty with molle options, but they will tend to lay flat so I don’t know that you’ll find anything tubular

A lot of folks here will recommend the Turn Offroad spare re-enforcement (they also have a swing out bumper but it looks like it might need some more time in the oven). It isn’t tubular or particularly OEM looking but it strikes a good balance between cost and strength

 

[DoYouBronco]

https://hpbuilt.shop/collections/bronco/products/hammer-built-bronco-tire-support-kit
@jbacon47

Tyson here, cofounder of Hammer Built, we are the creators of the original modular tailgate reinforcement proudly designed tested and manufactured right here in Sunland Park New Mexico.

Our system offers more reinforcement than the ford performance as it is much thinker steel and secured by 100% of tire carrier bolts not just one side. Conveniently add accessories like rotopax or traction boards to the removable accessory arm. Hold a chase light and antenna with the optimal mount that attaches to the arm.

https://hpbuilt.shop/collections/bronco/products/hammer-built-bronco-tire-support-kit

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