Solidworks tailgate file (for those wanting to make custom spare tire carriers, etc)
03-30-2011, 06:05 PM
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3D and 2D CAD tailgate renderings/blueprints
Drew this up tonight. It's not 100% refined by any means, but the hole locations are all correct. dimensions all verified, etc. I didn't worry about anything on the inside of the gate. I just wanted a good representation of where everything mounted. To clarify, it is a representation of what your tailgate would look like if you took everything off of it. From here, you could place different hinges, brackets, mounts, bump stops, etc, and make sure it all fit, pull dimensions, etc before actually buying/cutting steel.
Here's a photo reference for all the holes:
If you want the file as it sits, I''ll post it. If you see something that should be changed/added, etc, let me know.
I don't know that it would convert well to an autocad file, as there are a LOT of geometric relations in this file and I've never tried to see how those translate into acad.
I made all the bolt holes at .375" diameter mainly so they'd show up. I didn't bother with thread callouts. If someone knows what the thread specs are (I'm guessing M6-1.25?) let me know and I will change them to hole wizard holes.
Here's a photo reference for all the holes:
If you want the file as it sits, I''ll post it. If you see something that should be changed/added, etc, let me know.
I don't know that it would convert well to an autocad file, as there are a LOT of geometric relations in this file and I've never tried to see how those translate into acad.
I made all the bolt holes at .375" diameter mainly so they'd show up. I didn't bother with thread callouts. If someone knows what the thread specs are (I'm guessing M6-1.25?) let me know and I will change them to hole wizard holes.
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03-30-2011, 06:28 PM
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03-31-2011, 07:42 PM
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Created the blue print of the hole layout. It can be had in both solidworks and autocad format. I haven't tried converting it to anything else since those are the two titles I have and wouldn't be able to verify success of anything else.
Here's a preview:
It's drawn 1/4 scale on a C size sheet in case you wanted to have it printed somewhere for easier reference.
Here's a preview:
It's drawn 1/4 scale on a C size sheet in case you wanted to have it printed somewhere for easier reference.
Last edited by TimberwolfFXDL; 03-31-2011 at 07:57 PM.
08-02-2019, 08:30 AM
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That is pretty cool.
Not sure what software you used but if you will just save the 3d model a as a stp file and a pdf of the 2D drawing, that would help most everyone.
Also, you might consider posting it on grabcad.com.
If you register, you can post this and download what others have done.
Lastly, what specifically is this tailgate? tj, jk or ???
Not sure what software you used but if you will just save the 3d model a as a stp file and a pdf of the 2D drawing, that would help most everyone.
Also, you might consider posting it on grabcad.com.
If you register, you can post this and download what others have done.
Lastly, what specifically is this tailgate? tj, jk or ???
08-02-2019, 08:45 AM
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It's a JK tailgate.
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08-02-2019, 03:08 PM
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I can see doing this back in 2011, but dang, it's almost not worth the time and effort these days with as flooded as the market is with them from various manufactures, all the way down to the local craigslist special. Hardly worth reinventing the wheel. Maybe I'm just too lazy.
08-05-2021, 02:25 PM
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Where can I get this schematic?
Created the blue print of the hole layout. It can be had in both solidworks and autocad format. I haven't tried converting it to anything else since those are the two titles I have and wouldn't be able to verify success of anything else.
Here's a preview:
It's drawn 1/4 scale on a C size sheet in case you wanted to have it printed somewhere for easier reference.
Here's a preview:
It's drawn 1/4 scale on a C size sheet in case you wanted to have it printed somewhere for easier reference.
08-05-2021, 07:07 PM
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