Weak Tacoma tailgate panel upgraded from composite/plastic to aluminum. Toyota cheaped out, but luckily there are many options out there to address the issue. And unlike the other videos I saw, I show it installed with the OEM cover on top for great strength & scratch resistance.
PakRax: pakrax.com/collections/toyota...
Other options I found (all links for 2nd gen Tacoma):
Relentless Fabrication: www.relentlessfabrication.com...
Offers wrap around lip (version for the 3rd gen does not wrap all the way around). Offers a steel option, but aluminum is heavy already, I would think twice before getting steel.
AL Offroad “Trailgate”: aloffroadusa.com/collections/...
Offers cup holders and colors.
Snail Armor: snailarmor.com/collections/al...
Offers flattest fitment with bottom cutout, but in turn does not protect that bottom strip.
KB Voodoo: www.kbvoodoo.com/accessories/...
Cap only, add to a flat panel.
Tie down D-Rings: 5104500AA / 5170492AA - www.tacomaworld.com/threads/i...
Another good D-Ring option: www.hollywoodcontrols.com/php...
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