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Old 07-31-2010, 12:08 PM
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I have stock tail gate and the thing always swings shut is there a simple means of bracing the thing with like a screen door opener or something? How hard is to convert the tail gate to a flip down like on a pick up . I cant seem to find any write ups on the subject. Also what is the easiest way to get #4 wire into the cab for an inverter I see the way along the frame is there a simple way through the dash? On the passenger side I want to use as short of cables as possible for the run.
Old 07-31-2010, 12:45 PM
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would this solve your problem?

http://jeepswag.com/jeep_jk_tailgate_holder/index.htm
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i think hes looking for a FREE MOD

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Old 07-31-2010, 10:29 PM
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I tried to piece one together and after looking at Jeepswag's, I went with his. I even had my 37 inch spare mounted on the tailgate for a while and it worked out great. The difference with Brett's design is the reinforcement bar. I would recommend it to any JK owner. . .
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Originally Posted by JMP8562
i think hes looking for a FREE MOD
For a free mod I found a pic here that has someone using a small ball wedged between the gate and the tub ....
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Sometimes I wish the doors would just stay open sometimes too...
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I used to use a stick, and then a rubber mallet, now I have one of those sliding aluminum tailgate stops.
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Originally Posted by cppower
sliding aluminum tailgate stops.
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Originally Posted by Uafan
still debating if i really need it, but i hear it comes in handy, especially at times when you dont/cant have it fully open-
jeepswag will swing it full open everytime...
http://www.quadratec.com/products/13008_09.htm
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Seems pretty steep considering what it is.. good idea though..


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