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This is a discussion thread titled "07 tail gate problem & motorcycle loading", within the Tundra forum, part of the Truck Forums category.
I'm planning to use the 07 Tundra to move my motorcycle around. The motorcycle is about 430 lbs or so...Can the tail gate handle the load & unload of the motorcycle without breaking? Thanks.
I'm in your boat bro, got a busa... haven't loaded mine yet!
Josh
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2008 Salsa Red Pearl DCSB SR5 2WD
Corsa Sport Single Exit, Doug Thorley's, 20% Tint up front, Line-X, Access Roll-Up Tonneau, Alpine Touchscreen Nav, Sirius Satalite Radio... VA 757 Area Group MEETS
Future Mods: Color Matches Grill, Lowering Kit, TRD CAI, Wheels, Fender Flares, Supercharger, JL Stealthbox, Black Headlight Mod...
Should be just fine guys, I have an RC51 loaded and unloaded it quite a few times. I also own a Sears store and am constantly loading and unloading lawn tractors in the summer time and haven't had an issue yet and I know if I do have an issue Toyota will take care of it.
I loaded/unloaded my Bandit (500ish lbs) and my father's Magna (900ish lbs) several times on our trip this past summer....no problems at all.
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Sky Silver 2007 Toyota Tundra TRD, 4x4, Double Cab, buckets, heated mirrors, front/rear sonar, and cold kit.
Mods:
13% Tint, Debagded (mostly), Magnaflow Exhaust, Pioneer AVIC-D3 with Schosche kit, Carriage Works replacement grille, Volant CAI, 3" Truxx level kit, 20" Incubus Poltregiest, 305 Nitto Terra Grapplers, Alpine PDX 4.100 powering Polk Audio db6501s in the front and db5251s in the rear, Alpine PDX 1.600 powering two 10" JL W1v2s in a custom ported box tuned to 32hz.
This is making me feel sooooo much better... Anyone ever think about maybe taking that EXTREMELY flexible access cover on the inside of the tailgate off and making a think piece of sheet metal shaped to replace it. Wouldnt be hard and might disperse the weight better. I pushed down on mine some to see how flexible it was and put a small ding in it!
Josh
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2008 Salsa Red Pearl DCSB SR5 2WD
Corsa Sport Single Exit, Doug Thorley's, 20% Tint up front, Line-X, Access Roll-Up Tonneau, Alpine Touchscreen Nav, Sirius Satalite Radio... VA 757 Area Group MEETS
Future Mods: Color Matches Grill, Lowering Kit, TRD CAI, Wheels, Fender Flares, Supercharger, JL Stealthbox, Black Headlight Mod...
This is making me feel sooooo much better... Anyone ever think about maybe taking that EXTREMELY flexible access cover on the inside of the tailgate off and making a think piece of sheet metal shaped to replace it. Wouldnt be hard and might disperse the weight better. I pushed down on mine some to see how flexible it was and put a small ding in it!
Josh
Seems like a great plan.
1: remove cheap a$$ plastic "tailgate protector"
2: piece of stainless steel cut and bent to fit.
How much should this cost? 'Cause even if Toyota were to REPLACE my tailgate, my time and hassle factor with going to the dealer is worth something if I can prevent the problem in the first place.
__________________ Radiant Red 2007 Double Cab Limited w/Graphite Leather Interior
Factory Nav, Sonar, and 10 spkr 440W JBL stereo with Sirius (sweet) Cold Weather Pkg and Block Htr. Brushed SS Stepboards,
Upgraded Tires: BFG A/T KO LT265 65 R 18,
Curt Front Receiver, with Warn 8000lb winch back/front mountable, Diamondback Tonneau Cover.
Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controller
DSP 16,000 lb 5th wheel hitch
Firestone Ride Rite 2445 Air Bags
Seems like a great plan.
1: remove cheap a$$ plastic "tailgate protector"
2: piece of stainless steel cut and bent to fit.
How much should this cost? 'Cause even if Toyota were to REPLACE my tailgate, my time and hassle factor with going to the dealer is worth something if I can prevent the problem in the first place.
I have a guy making one for my Dad's Taco that is having the same problems called a Gater Saver... search it at ToyotaNation.com... When I pick mine up I will be letting him look at mine. if he does in fact design something, I will be sure to let everyone know!
Josh
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2008 Salsa Red Pearl DCSB SR5 2WD
Corsa Sport Single Exit, Doug Thorley's, 20% Tint up front, Line-X, Access Roll-Up Tonneau, Alpine Touchscreen Nav, Sirius Satalite Radio... VA 757 Area Group MEETS
Future Mods: Color Matches Grill, Lowering Kit, TRD CAI, Wheels, Fender Flares, Supercharger, JL Stealthbox, Black Headlight Mod...
I use this Harbor Freight ramp for my dirt bike. It helps distribute the weight across the gate. I walk the bike up in 1st gear. No riding up the ramp.
Hi, I ride my bike on so me and the bike have to be over 800#s. I have very strong
good quality ramps. No issues. You may be concern if you have a load out on the tailgate while transporting.
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07 tail gate problem & motorcycle loading
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