This is great, but I can't help but think it's a missed opportunity for them to not have made a left swing option so you could also open the tailgate. I realize this is a GX-specific problem, but still. I also have a hard time getting behind the fact that your cooking/prep surface is exposed to the elements all the time. I think I'd skip the table and stick with the tailgate table option personally. This is a pretty cool option though, I love that you don't have to do any modification to make it work.
@doublen675 I've had the rear door table, but prefer this. I have to account for bugs getting into the truck living in Florida. A left swinging swing would give me the ability to use it with the door open, but with how I use it, I'm able to cook and use the entire under-awning area. As for being exposed, I just wipe it down before using it. The cutting table is just used at a work surface, I have a separate cutting board I use for that reason.
I debated it too. I tried swapping the factory bulbs for super bright LEDS, but they didn't do much. This little light packs a big punch and is 100% worth it. The install was very easy too. Baja Designs did a nice job with it.
@bokatorus771 the swingout opens up 180 degrees and doesn't interfere with the rear door operation at all. If I'm trying to cook totally under the awning due to weather, I have to be careful not to ooen the door into the table, but that's only because the swingout is halfway open.
Great video and nice setup. Just installed mine on 21 tacoma last week. I bought the rear camera relocation kit but ultimately couldnt find a good mounting solution. Do you still have a functioning back up camera on the lexis with the tire swing on?
I do, but it took me a couple of years to bother with the relocation. I had mine moved from above the tag to up on the spoiler over the back window. On the Tacoma I'm not sure what the best place might be. Maybe the bracket Expedition One sells for their swingout that mounts the camera in the center of the spare wheel would work. 🤔
@@Jade_Overland I was thinking the same after I sent it back haha. They wanted $225 for it. I'm positive it's the same one you can get anywhere. Overland Tax! I saw you had the light wiring running on the swing and that was my thought for a center of tire mount. Thanks for responding. Hope your trip went well.
They are Project Kics R40 in neochrome. Little but of a pain because I'm 6 lug and run an exposed spare. You either have to know someone willing to break up a set, or order 2 sets. I also have Chasing J's burned titanium valve stem caps on now to match.
I had a shop reroute it up under the spoiler. You could always just extend the wires and run it to the swingout, but I didn't think that would look very clean, so we just moved it. If you look a foot off center on the right side of the spoiler, you can see it underneath.
On their Instagram site. They started making a front bumper, so I asked about a rear. They said "it's in the works", but who knows what that means. I'd love to see one like theirs like they have for the 200s and 100s.
