Which Tailgate Reinforcement?

[Freedom5]

Nice wheels!

I love these wheels for sure. Definitely my favorite.

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[NORCALGXP]

I have the prototype for the second gen plate and it does not have any form of limiter built into the plate, and I don't think that they're going to build a limiter into the hinge either...probably because if they did put a limiter in the hinge and somebody swung the gate too hard it would bend either the pillar or the tailgate (especially with a heavier tire or accessories on the gate). With the limiting factor being the strut, if the gate is opened past that point at least the pillar will remain intact and the most damage would probably be snapping the strut ball off...like fusible link.

Excellent work do you have the part # for the Raptor hinge and maybe photos of the HB bracket and Raptor Hinges. Thanks

 

[broncorik]

Excellent work do you have the part # for the Raptor hinge and maybe photos of the HB bracket and Raptor Hinges. Thanks

 

[broncorik]

 

[Metal_Horses]

What are everyone's thoughts on any of these hinge reinforcements holding up the American Adventure LAB spare tire platform and a loaded up ROAM box?

https://americanadventurelab.com/product/mass-spare-tire-platform-stp/



I would think even with the best hinge reinforcement setup, adding this mount and a loaded up ROAM box could at least double the weight of the stock 35" wheel and tire, especially stressing it on trails.

 

[GPPBronco]

I'll likely go RC because I don't plan on going nuts with the weight back there... I would like to mount a Jerry can to the reinforcement plate and recovery boards to the spare tire.

I have been thinking the slots on the RC bracket would be a great place to mount a jerry can. Or in my case, a five pound propane tank for camp grills/stoves. From road-salty-Michigan here, so it’s nice to have a mounting option that doesn’t disturb the factory powder coat.

 

[broncorik]

I have been thinking the slots on the RC bracket would be a great place to mount a jerry can. Or in my case, a five pound propane tank for camp grills/stoves. From road-salty-Michigan here, so it’s nice to have a mounting option that doesn’t disturb the factory powder coat.

For what it's worth I had the RC bracket, and there are so many slots that there is nowhere to get any solid mounting points to mount anything...so I gave that one away. I now have the hammer built plate, and not only does it have much more mounting surface but it also has pre-installed threaded holes to which you could mount whatever you want. They also have a 90° bracket that mounts to those pre-threaded holes, and you can mount additional accessories to that. If you plan to go really heavy, I would go with the Raptor hinges and the new hammer built bracket that mounts to those hinges...because no matter how strong your plate is, if you don't have stronger hinges, it's kind of a moot point.

 

[GPPBronco]

For what it's worth I had the RC bracket, and there are so many slots that there is nowhere to get any solid mounting points to mount anything...so I gave that one away. I now have the hammer built plate, and not only does it have much more mounting surface but it also has pre-installed threaded holes to which you could mount whatever you want. They also have a 90° bracket that mounts to those pre-threaded holes, and you can mount additional accessories to that. If you plan to go really heavy, I would go with the Raptor hinges and the new hammer built bracket that mounts to those hinges...because no matter how strong your plate is, if you don't have stronger hinges, it's kind of a moot point.

I have the base steelies with 255/85 Falken M/T tires. Total of about 80 lbs. Thanks for the heads up on the RC issues.

 

[broncorik]

For what it's worth I had the RC bracket, and there are so many slots that there is nowhere to get any solid mounting points to mount anything...so I gave that one away. I now have the hammer built plate, and not only does it have much more mounting surface but it also has pre-installed threaded holes to which you could mount whatever you want. They also have a 90° bracket that mounts to those pre-threaded holes, and you can mount additional accessories to that. If you plan to go really heavy, I would go with the Raptor hinges and the new hammer built bracket that mounts to those hinges...because no matter how strong your plate is, if you don't have stronger hinges, it's kind of a moot point.

Also note that if your intention is to mount a jerry can, you only have about 8 in. to work with between the tread of the tire and the edge of the hinge...and you also have to plan for the swing of the gate so that you're Jerry can carrier doesn't smash the taillight. Hammer built now has a replacement strut that limits your swing to 90°. I went down the rabbit hole of buying multiple tailgate plates all because I wanted to mount a Jerry can carrier. More specifically, I wanted to mount an MFC carrier...and few companies out there make a carrier specifically for the MFC.

 

[Ramble_Offroad]

Measurement request please.

Looking for the distance between the mounting holes on the HB rotopax mount. (Red line) TIA.

 

[broncorik]

Measurement request please.

Looking for the distance between the mounting holes on the HB rotopax mount. (Red line) TIA.

12 3/8 center to center

 

[broncorik]

12 3/8 center to center

Note that the new setup intended for either the OEM or Raptor hinges will have mounting provisions for a Jerry/MFC carrier as well...using the side that is parallel to the tire tread.

 

[Ramble_Offroad]

12 3/8 center to center

Thank you.

 

[broncorik]

Thank you.

Anytime! Let me know if you need any other measurements.

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