Tailgate Storage Lid 100 series (1 Viewer)

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I have finally gotten all the numbers in and have pulled the trigger at the laser cutter to make a run of these.

PM me for pricing.

Lids will be 3/16" aluminum with dual doors and Soutchco sealed locking latches. Stainless bolts and nuts with allen wrenches and antiseize. Doors are fully supported by an inner perimeter rail that is welded to the main face frame.

I've flipped the latches and locks for various reasons. So, the door will now open into the cab instead of out.

These are bare metal and available for order now. Currently at a 5 week lead time.

Thanks to the orders already made. I'll post updates as I receive them from the cutter.

J

Wooden prototype

 

[TrekboxX]

Looking good! Question- will they be powder coated or anodized? I can't imagine so for that price... Nice job!

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Looking good! Question- will they be powder coated or anodized? I can't imagine so for that price... Nice job!

Thanks,

They are bare aluminum for the time being. Eventually they will be offered in PC, hard coat anodized or Plastisol polymer coated. (But will be a few months)

Basically the final product will look like this for the 100 series.

 

[TrekboxX]

Looks fantastic!

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Looks fantastic!

Thanks again, if you source a thin pad material I may be interested in it for the doors to add as an option. Sorta like dedicated seating with cushions. It can't be too thick for the guys with drawers though.

Let me know.

J

 

[TrekboxX]

You got it. I'm working on becoming a dealer so we can get a decent price.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

You got it. I'm working on becoming a dealer so we can get a decent price.

Once you know, let me know and I can send you the door CAD/Solidworks file or I can source a CNC cutter and just get material from you.

J

 

[Ninja Cruiser100]

Question. What sort of prep work do you have to do inside the lift gate to prepare it for storage?

Also, can you still sit on the lift gate with your setup?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Question. What sort of prep work do you have to do inside the lift gate to prepare it for storage?

Also, can you still sit on the lift gate with your setup?

You will need to cut the sheetmetal and then bolt this into place. I've put over 300# on one door with no issues on thinner material.

Jason

 

[Ninja Cruiser100]

You will need to cut the sheetmetal and then bolt this into place. I've put over 300# on one door with no issues on thinner material.

Jason

Cut what sheet metal? What holds the cargo once the door is closed and the panels are buttoned up?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Cut what sheet metal? What holds the cargo once the door is closed and the panels are buttoned up?

The sheetmetal on the tailgate must be removed to make it a "storage" unit. The lid replaces the sheetmetal you cut out.

J

 

[Ninja Cruiser100]

I see, thank you.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I see, thank you.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

For the internal cavity, it is up to you to pad, carpet, sound proof, etc.. sky is the limited, really.

J

 

[jemsec]

It's nice but could never use a saw on mine. Gives me chills just thinking about it.

 

[ukaviator]

Ordered mine the other day!
This will complement my drawer system nicely

Unsure yet if I'm going to anodize it or monsterline it. Will post pics

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

It's nice but could never use a saw on mine. Gives me chills just thinking about it.

Yeah.... I understand..... I remember the first snorkel I ever installed about 10 years ago. I cringed the whole time while I was drilling the hole. Now nothing bothers me when it comes to mods. Its as easy as filling the tank or airing up the tires.

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Ordered mine the other day!
This will complement my drawer system nicely

Unsure yet if I'm going to anodize it or monsterline it. Will post pics

Thanks for the order again.

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I have a couple of more lids on this first run.

J

 

[Patineto]

It's nice but could never use a saw on mine. Gives me chills just thinking about it.

Shame it will cost so much money and present such a risk for the door to ship it.

So the system can install "In House" (maybe a new work of trained installers (dealers) for a few of the client prefers.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Shame it will cost so much money and present such a risk for the door to ship it.

So the system can install "In House" (maybe a new work of trained installers (dealers) for a few of the client prefers.

Nice quality products cost money and shipping is always a risk... nothing new there. Dealers would drive the cost up even more and put it even further out of reach for most guys.