Slide out tailgate install - '21 BL Sas

[Wanderexplore]

I've been wanting this since day one. I have a kitchen setup with a jet fuel fuel burner that takes up the tailgate table, so perfect to have for cooking. I do astrophotography/landscape/drone photography, so great to have extra space out the back. I lose a little vertical space but have more space organized underneath just for emergency gear. Took me about an hour, only needed a 10 & 13mm rachet.

Pull these latches from the front and try not to break rear tabs.

Remove the floor

Easily pops off

Use the included covers over the holes

I guess just shove this in there?

See that bolt with the wide washer? That's the wrong one. Use the 2 narrower headed bolts here so you don't have to take it apart and redo it.

Using the correct bolt, screw down the tailgate here.

Push the bolt through the cover. Align before fully tightening all bolts.

Top just pops into place. Slideout is smooth and clears table.

Success

I keep a bungie here to hold the lid to my fridge. Perfect for this.

No clearance issues with the jcr off-road fold down table, flush with rear seats, and shiny. Just a reminder that hitting your hand when it's cold out hurts 8000x more.

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[KhoiPhish]

Do you have access to all the storage space under?

 

[5280Bronco]

Looks great! It also looks like it would clear the rear door if it's just in the 90 degree position right? Or does it have to be in the fully extended position?

 

[Wanderexplore]

Do you have access to all the storage space under?

Yup

 

[Wanderexplore]

Yeah, the slide out goes under the table, so doesn't need to be all the way.

 

[‘21OBX]

I’ve been wanting one of these since it was announced. Very nice! I’ll be keeping an eye out for someone selling used. I missed out on one this week for a great price.

 

[TheShark]

Love it, I added one to my WT order, now all I need is the WT.

 

[JJ Bronco]

Question for you, can you sit comfortably on the tailgate with soft top up and when it's down?

I've wanted this since the first saw it.

 

[Migs1313]

Have you tried putting the doors in back yet with it installed?

 

[Wanderexplore]

Question for you, can you sit comfortably on the tailgate with soft top up and when it's down?

I've wanted this since the first saw it.

It's - 2° so won't really know for a bit, but fine with top propped up so far.

 

[Wanderexplore]

Have you tried putting the doors in back yet with it installed?

No, don't plan on it anytime soon. Usually have the back full.

 

[Who iz]

No, don't plan on it anytime soon. Usually have the back full.

Thank you for doing the cold weather install! Great images !!!
I just received mine and can't wait to install it on a dry day off. How about one more image -with the slide out only a foot (or half way) and the new floor down in place please...Want to see the new almost level floor created after your installation now.

edit...Skip my image request...finally installed it!

 

[Who iz]

Question for you, can you sit comfortably on the tailgate with soft top up and when it's down?

I've wanted this since the first saw it, before I had the Bronco.

Rain rarely stops here this time of year... Have been hoping for a clear day off work/finally gave up waiting for blue skies in western Oregon and just installed it in the rain.
Install is stupid easy- just don't look at the useless instructions and you will know what to do!

*Yes, with the soft top down you can sit on the slide out... and even rest your shoulders on the soft top. Even better to have the:
IAG Performance V2 EZ-Lift Soft Top Assist System for 2021 + Ford Bronco 4 Door Soft Top
and enjoy the party with your tailgate table of choice too!

 

[weekendatvernz]

Thank you for doing the cold weather install! Great images !!!
I just received mine and can't wait to install it on a dry day off. How about one more image -with the slide out only a foot (or half way) and the new floor down in place please...Want to see the new almost level floor created after your installation now.

edit...Skip my image request...finally installed it!

Can you post a photo of yours installed?

 

[Who iz]

Can you post a photo of yours installed?

Ok...give me a couple days to dry out... likely by Friday, we may see some sun and I will take a couple images .

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