...yet...here is hoping it remains issue free! I suspect all of us running up to 37s would probably be okay it's just that for anybody who wants to carry anything extra on the back that a reinforcement plate becomes more attractive/necessary. I have a two-door and I figured that adding a gas can with any type of carrier that would mount and the extra weight would easily put me way over the limit.I am running 37’s and a stinger sub box on factory hinges and have had zero issues whatsoever.
Do you really need the gas can? I had one mounted on the rack of my 4Runner for 3 years and the only few times it was ever used was when I had to help someone else out.
That is a very valid point...in all honesty I think a lot of people get excited about all the cool stuff they can add, when in fact the reality of it ever being used is probably slim to none. Even so, I also added a water carrier (Rollpax) and with my limited two-door interior space now I can throw my dogs in there and at least have enough water to carry around without infringing on that limited interior space (in addition to having the extra 4 gallons of gas on hand). Additionally, specifically for me, I went with the Road Armor rear bumper because even the steel bumper for the Badlands is on the weak side IMHO...and then when Road Armor came out with a matching swing out spare tire carrier that's frame mounted, I couldn't resist. To be fair, as anyone who has opened up their tailgate with the stock setup probably noticed, there is already sag with even the factory spare...which is why when you adjust it with the tire off the tailgate has to be readjusted because it rises due to the extra weight being removed. It is also important to note that the latch itself is not the strongest mechanism out there, and even though the tailgate does an adequate job of supporting the factory spare, I would wager that over the years and miles and bumps that that latch is going to wear out...and with all the bouncing around that some folks do that's also going to stress the hard top because there is movement (from the pillar) even with the tailgate in the closed position. Now that I've done all the work (and wasted a lot of money) and gone through so many different iterations of tailgate braces I'm happy with the swing out carrier for my intended purpose...but I absolutely agree that most owners will be able to get away without adding anything and probably never have anything bad happen as a result.
Unfortunately, that is not accurate. Someone was on the wrong product when they adjusted inventory levels this morning and didn't catch it until it showed up on the website. We will be reaching out to the people that purchased this directly to let them know.Looks like ordering is opened: (FYI at the 10:26am EST is says: Current Stock: 223)
https://iagoffroad.com/iag-x-brace-tailgate-hinge-reinforcement-for-21-bronco/?_kx=oXWZP150Qk9J5NYg3I0fqo5rqTchyoBAGkNWEo8My64=.Vwx4By
@IAG Performance wondering the same thing. 500 is the upper range for something like this IMO with other options floating around 2-300. I like this the best excluding the price.
Do you have an installation video available yet? I would like to review the process before purchasing when available.Exciting news! The assembly of our X-Brace Tailgate Hinge Reinforcement systems is underway!
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We're getting closer each day to making these reinforcements accessible to you. Stay tuned!
Not quite but it will be available soon. It is shot just need to do the editing work.
Will there be some sort of spacer in between the reinforcement and the tailgate, to prevent scratches? Or will it butt right up against the tailgate?Exciting news! The assembly of our X-Brace Tailgate Hinge Reinforcement systems is underway!
To ensure you're among the first to know when they become available, simply click the "Notify Me When Available" button on the product page linked below. By doing so, you'll receive an email notification as soon as they are in stock and ready to ship.
We're getting closer each day to making these reinforcements accessible to you. Stay tuned!
