Anyone used this plastic bolt on tailgate? (1 Viewer)

[77HesterSue]

Has anyone bought and used this plastic tailgate listed on Ebay? It is listed as durable textured TPO plastic. Wondering about the quality and weight. Thanks

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ 40 TAIlGATE door Durable Textured TPO Plastic FREE SHIP | eBay

 

[bikersmurf]

Knowing plastic, it'll be lighter than steel. I'd not hesitate to use it... so long as black works. Paint likely won't stick to it overly well.

 

[4x4veteran]

I guess it would be ok if you don't need to open it and sit on it.

One of the first things I did to my Toy was weld the metal two piece gate together and made it drop down like a proper tailgate.

I doubt it would work with plastic.

 

[GA Architect]

Wow, they took the extra time and care to form the 'look-a-like' hinges into the mold. Maybe this isn't your standard run of the mill cheap plastic part?

 

[ferg]

From the pics looks like a filler for when you remove the ambulance doors and top. Bolts in place so no drop and sit.

 

[akrover]

Has anyone used one of these on a later model with the rounded bottom corners? The seller says they work, but curious about how well.

 

[SteveH]

I think you'd just round-off the plastic corners - can't imagine it would be a problem.

 

[PabloCruise]

Blast from the past!
2017 post and the listing is no longer on eBay

 

[thatcabledude]

I’ve seen one in person. Textured type of plastic like a snorkel. I can’t picture paint sticking.

 

[pb4ugo]

Blast from the past!
2017 post and the listing is no longer on eBay

Looks like they're $230.95

 

[akrover]

Blast from the past!
2017 post and the listing is no longer on eBay

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 TAIL GATE Durable Textured TPO Plastic FREE SHIP | eBay

Heres what you've been looking for. This is a super sturdy and durable bolt-on tailgate for your FJ40. It is constructed of a thick TexturedTPO plastic. This is actually intended for a spring tailgate.

www.ebay.com

 

[jim land]

This one is better

Land Cruiser 40 Series – Gozzard Composites

gozzardcomposites.com

 

[sogncab]

There's a 40 locally for sale with a fibreglass tub. Not my bag. Straight up trail rig, that'd be a winner.

I might order one of those plastic tailgates. That seems like a way easier solution than what I had in mind.

 

[PabloCruise]

This one is better

Land Cruiser 40 Series – Gozzard Composites

gozzardcomposites.com

GC124 - DROP TAILGATE

FRP panel is hand laid. This simply tailgate is design to fill the opening when the hard top is removed. It can be hinged down or cut in half and hinge out.

gozzardcomposites.com

 

[-MaTTi-]

Has anyone used one of these on a later model with the rounded bottom corners? The seller says they work, but curious about how well.

I have one. Not installed, but I’ve test fitted it. Quite big gaps, but it’ll work.

 

[akrover]

I have one. Not installed, but I’ve test fitted it. Quite big gaps, but it’ll work. View attachment 3122843

Nice! It looks like it is in primer? Do you think it’ll hold paint well?

 

[-MaTTi-]

Nice! It looks like it is in primer? Do you think it’ll hold paint well?

It’s not primered. I think it would hold the paint after plastic primer. The surface is quite rough, not shiny.

 

[brian]

Real steel makes a steel option in both functional and ornamental versions, not cheap but worth the money.