Nice work! To make the plastic cover clear the locks, have you considered placing a wedged piece on tailgate so that as tailgate closes, the plastic cover is slightly raised to clear the locks but when tailgate is open then the plastic cover is at normal level.
It’s been a bit of time since I installed mine and I still love it! It’s definitely heavier than a stock tailgate but you get used to it quick. I wish we could retain the assists too! Wonder if there’s the possibility to add a gas strut to help with lowering effort 🤔
Thanks homie! I would definitely reach out - the new hardware is essentially flush with the carpet. I feel like that's a huge upgrade over the rounded hardware!
Great video! I could not tell from the video or any research I did on this, do you have to remove all the screws and the entire cover to access the Tail light bulbs or is it easily accessible through the lift door?
@@LexusOverland some good leather gloves might be the best thing for that bracing? Have you used a spring kit for the tailgate to help with the weight? There usually set for stock weight, but it could help.
Great video! Wish I saw this before I went on to install the mod on my LC100. I was second guessing myself the whole time since it was my first time cutting metal. (ps. that code would have helped my pocket too)
Woulda liked to see a bit of the actual cutting and working etc, but overall, great vid. Helpful and informative for sure. P.S. Nice plate! LOL "Leroy Jenkiiinnnnnss!!!!"
I thought about that as well - to be honest I don’t have a tripod to set up my phone to get those kinds of shots so I compensate with detailed explaining - but the channel is growing so I’m going to invest in some equipment for better filming!
@@LexusOverland Thanks bud!! How are you liking the storage solution now that you've had it for a few weeks? Any additional creaks, rattles, or sounds since the old sheet metal reinforcement is no longer there?
I love it! It’s really great. No squeaks or rattles at all. The cover essentially becomes one with the tailgate so structural integrity is maintained. I was shocked at how quiet it is but I tried to put sound deadening everywhere I could and I’m only putting lightweight items in there
John - I appreciate your emphasis on PPE but am concerned with your reaching/touching of the freshly cut metal edges (prior to deburr/filing). Please take care as to not cut yourself when handling those sharp edges! Great video and nice finished product. I agree with the other commenter that you should show the cutting process next time. The walkthrough of the issues you ran into was nice but video of that would be very cool.
