Rough Country Tailgate Reinforcement - Installed - fastener issue

[Lifeliberty]

What torque specs did you use for the hinges and tire carrier bolts? I dont want to over torque and ruin the threads but I feel like I should tighten them up to see if my creaking will be reduced. I have the SAS package but my new wheel tire combo is 9lbs heavier than stock

I never found torque specs, and the videos don't mention them. But my thinking was that you should install the reinforcement BEFORE you developed creaking to prevent the issue, because once it starts something has changed and it might be difficult to change it back. Good luck

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[derichio02]

I never found torque specs, and the videos don't mention them. But my thinking was that you should install the reinforcement BEFORE you developed creaking to prevent the issue, because once it starts something has changed and it might be difficult to change it back. Good luck

I just used the bolt torque specs on the RC instructions by the grade of the bolt and applied some locktite been working well so far!

 

[Dandeisel]

By any chance would you happen to know the size of the rear tailgate hinge bolts? I'm trying to fabricate a Hi-lift Jack for the rear mount and will need to get a similar bolt but just longer. Appreciate your help.

Thanks

 

[Hudman316]

Several people keep asking what is the point in adding a reinforcement plate?

It distributes the weight of large spare tires across a greater surface area. 35” & 37” tires place a lot of stress on the tailgate. The reinforcement plate helps reduce metal fatigue / damage that can occur over time when hitting bumps and driving over tough terrain.

Probably not needed in most cases but I decided to get one for my Wildtrak.

 

[J2D]

By any chance would you happen to know the size of the rear tailgate hinge bolts? I'm trying to fabricate a Hi-lift Jack for the rear mount and will need to get a similar bolt but just longer. Appreciate your help.

Thanks

Per the instructions they are: 8MMx45MM

 

[Dandeisel]

Per the instructions they are: 8MMx45MM

Thank you so much!!

 

[Tacnav#1]

It did not. It did help a bit, but the creak is still there. The wheel and tire combo with the sasquatch is nearly 90lbs, so it's a lot of weight hanging off the back of that tailgate. The tailgate has max recommend weight load of 133lbs.

My neighbors Bronco Badlands had a creaking/popping sound when she picked it up from the dealer. The found a defective tailgate. Try wiggling the spare tire. That's how I found it..Ford replaced it within about 3 weeks.

 

[ChrisE]

My neighbors Bronco Badlands had a creaking/popping sound when she picked it up from the dealer. The found a defective tailgate. Try wiggling the spare tire. That's how I found it..Ford replaced it within about 3 weeks.

The creaking is driving me nuts and I thought it was the top and now isolated it to the carrier. I can't imagine them just replacing the tailgate that easily. Any more information of the process with the dealer? I've had the dealer adjust the body panels for the tops twice thinking this was the issue, but will go back to them on the tailgate if something has been documented that there are "defective" ones

 

[Tacnav#1]

The took it back to the dealer and showed them by pushing/pulling on the top of spare tire and you could see the outer skin on the door flex. They notified the regional rep and had it replaced under warranty.

 

[ChrisE]

The took it back to the dealer and showed them by pushing/pulling on the top of spare tire and you could see the outer skin on the door flex. They notified the regional rep and had it replaced under warranty.

and the new one doesn't flex? or it does and doesn't make any noise. Just trying to be specific with them

 

[broncorik]

and the new one doesn't flex? or it does and doesn't make any noise. Just trying to be specific with them

I went this route...after giving away my RC and BAMF brackets...

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...nges-installed-with-hammerbilt-bracket.56547/

 

[J2D]

I went this route...after giving away my RC and BAMF brackets...

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...nges-installed-with-hammerbilt-bracket.56547/

I also changed out to the RTR tailgate support.

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