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Originally Posted by WhiteFang
Isn't it funny how needs change. When I bought the truck 2 months ago I had street bikes only and needed a rig to tow my enclosed trailer. So I pick up a Tundra and now I've got enough tow power to move a small mountain. But lo and behold I decide to do dirt for change of pace and I pick up a pair of dirt bikes for fun. So now I'm looking at the bed and wouldn't you know - the bed is too short to haul them without lowering the tailgate. So...
Anyone hauling with the tailgate down? Any issues?
What are you using for wheel support on the bikes? Chocks or something else?
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I've read from the other forum that driving with the tailgate down could result in the tailgate falling off from its mounts. This occurs when there is not enough weight on the tailgate when it is down. Apparently, the tailgate bounces up, the right side hinge comes off and down it goes. Although the cables will prevent it from falling completely off, a hanging tailgate could also damage the expensive tail lights. However, someone said that putting a small hose clamp on the right side hinge will prevent it from coming off.
Another issue is that if you're driving on a dirt road, some of the rocks can fling from the rear tires and hit the tailgate damaging the finish. I found these info at tundrasolutions.