Slide out tailgate now live on Bronco builder

[maade48]

So i was on the site today and noticed that the slide out tailgate was available when I was building an Outer Banks 4door. Is this new? It is one of the options I was really looking forward to.

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[RagnarKon]

It's not new, just a late 2022 availability item.

And just to get ahead of the questions in case Build & Price is completely messed up (which honestly is basically to get expected at this point):

• No, you cannot get it on the 2-Door Bronco
• No, you cannot get it on the Badlands trim.
• No, you cannot get it with the full-body bash plates on the Wildtrak trim
• On many of the trims, you cannot get the slide-out tailgate if you option in the Sasquatch package.
• If you get it, it will prevent you from storing your doors in your vehicle due to the raised load floor

 

[maade48]

It's not new, just a late 2022 availability item.

And just to get ahead of the questions in case Build & Price is completely messed up (which honestly is basically to get expected at this point):

• No, you cannot get it on the 2-Door Bronco
• No, you cannot get it on the Badlands trim.
• No, you cannot get it with the full-body bash plates on the Wildtrak trim
• On many of the trims, you cannot get the slide-out tailgate if you option in the Sasquatch package.
• If you get it, it will prevent you from storing your doors in your vehicle due to the raised load floor

I hope they offer this as an aftermarket purchase soon. I spoke with my dealer yesterday 01/27/2022, and he gave me a very vague answer saying, "From what everyone has been telling me, tons of product is being produced and soon to be available for the Bronco. Both form Ford and aftermarket. I cannot give you anything specific, but I am sure you will be able to address any wants or needs after your Bronco comes in.

For reference, My Bronco modules popped yesterday so I am just waiting for it to ship.

 

[Built Wild]

A member over on the other forum ordered the slide-out tailgate and has a build date of 2/14/22. So I would recommend adding it to your rig if you really want it. It may be only available as a factory install.

 

[Broncobren]

What is the purpose of the slide out tailgate? So you can sleep in the back and not have your feet hanging out? Any other reason? I see a lot of people wanting it but I can't figure out why.

 

[Daktari]

What is the purpose of the slide out tailgate? So you can sleep in the back and not have your feet hanging out? Any other reason? I see a lot of people wanting it but I can't figure out why.

work surface or table when the rear is packed full for example. Also read it's supposedly strong enough to stand on, so for those with a roof rack it would be handy for loading/unloading.

I won't buy it, prefer to keep that area for cargo and eventually a drawer, getting a tailgate table and that'll be plenty, but it can be a handy thing. I'm not sure if/how you still can get at your storage underneath either, something to keep in mind.

 

[Built Wild]

What is the purpose of the slide out tailgate? So you can sleep in the back and not have your feet hanging out? Any other reason? I see a lot of people wanting it but I can't figure out why.

Our family does a lot of camping and we frequently do cookouts/tailgating at the beach while at our cottage during the summer. It will be nice to have a tailgate to sit on or to prep food. I’ll also be able to stand on it for better access to the roof rack.

 

[HBTFD]

How would you access the Jack with the table installed?

 

[Built Wild]

How would you access the Jack with the table installed?

I have no idea. Hoping the rockstars at Ford take that into consideration.

 

[Techun]

Reminder you can always make your own.
I need to eventually take some better pictures, but the person who made this before me made a prettier one as well. I'll eventually swap the plywood for something...better.

Edit these particular slides are rated for between 450 and 500 lb. I have sat on it and stood on it.

 

[Broncobren]

work surface or table when the rear is packed full for example. Also read it's supposedly strong enough to stand on, so for those with a roof rack it would be handy for loading/unloading.

I won't buy it, prefer to keep that area for cargo and eventually a drawer, getting a tailgate table and that'll be plenty, but it can be a handy thing. I'm not sure if/how you still can get at your storage underneath either, something to keep in mind.

Ok, thank you. That makes sense to me, I can see a use for it now.

 

[Headsong]

Reminder you can always make your own.
I need to eventually take some better pictures, but the person who made this before me made a prettier one as well. I'll eventually swap the plywood for something...better.

Edit these particular slides are rated for between 450 and 500 lb. I have sat on it and stood on it.

I was just about to mention you! LOL.

 

[HBTFD]

Reminder you can always make your own.
I need to eventually take some better pictures, but the person who made this before me made a prettier one as well. I'll eventually swap the plywood for something...better.

Edit these particular slides are rated for between 450 and 500 lb. I have sat on it and stood on it.

How do you access the Jack or gas filling tube?

 

[Techun]

How do you access the Jack or gas filling tube?

That top piece is hinged, lift up.

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