Experiences with swing away rear hatch on 120? (1 Viewer)

[scmcna]

In the rest of the world it has a big pro, there is a tire attached. The Prado comes with a tire mount. Unfortunately this is lost on the GX.

It's a nice thing to grab onto while climbing in and out of the 3rd row.

It has a nice little storage compartment on the door.

It's a negative if you're street parking and you need to open the door all the way with a car parked behind you. It can also get in the way of things you have sitting on the sidewalk you need to get access too. Other than this rare occurance, I don't see anything else that would be a major bother. I believe they considered changing it with the 150, however it would have lost part of it's identity.

As a side note, nothing beats the split tailgate on the LC's.

I am looking to import a Prado R swing door w wheel mount from friends in Central America if the hinges line up w my GX 470. 2009 No EPA restrictions HERE. ANYONE TRY THIS ?

 

[b8bydesign]

I am looking to import a Prado R swing door w wheel mount from friends in Central America if the hinges line up w my GX 470. 2009 No EPA restrictions HERE. ANYONE TRY THIS ?

Looks like Dan did look into it: Spare tire on rear door possible on gx470?

I've also read reports of the door cracking or sagging after an extended period of time with a spare on the back, so that' something else to consider.

 

[GXO]

Becky from ACC Garage can do it on the GX door. Been tested for a long time and has a few folks with them mounted. Probably will end up cheaper than trying to adapt a non-US prado door (and shipping).

GX470 — ACC Garage

www.accgarage.com

 

[Reg Wang]

the only improvement i'd wish on the barn door is that the pneumatic rod lock permits locking at any position, without having to open it fully then lock.