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08CMAX · 04-28-2008, 10:53 AM

Hey guys...was down at the dealer, Lithia Toyota, last Friday and told them my concerns with the tailgate not being sturdy from what Ive collectively heard on this forum. The service manager says Toyota makes a reenforcement insert when they come in on warranty that drastically changes the stiffness of the tailgate! I asked if I could buy it and he said NO? I have to wait till I bend my frickin tailgate or find some reason to have it under warranty. Any thoughts?

2008_CrewMax · 04-28-2008, 10:57 AM

bend it? lol

08CMAX · 04-28-2008, 11:12 AM

Has anyone heard or received this insert?

Codiac · 04-28-2008, 12:35 PM

HMMM..I was at my dealer about 2 weeks ago and asked them about the weak tailgate issue. They didn't say anything about an insert. Gonna go ask them about it when I get back home.

Deznutjob · 04-28-2008, 04:21 PM

I'll call my fleet sales buddy at Longo Toyota in LA, if the parts exist he will get me a set. Maybe they can be reproduced aftermarket.

BigZ88 · 04-28-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Deznutjob

I'll call my fleet sales buddy at Longo Toyota in LA, if the parts exist he will get me a set. Maybe they can be reproduced aftermarket.

If you get your hands on it... Let me know... I'll have some whipped up.

RunItHard · 04-28-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 08CMAX

I asked if I could buy it and he said NO? I have to wait till I bend my frickin tailgate or find some reason to have it under warranty. Any thoughts?

They said no?... That's pretty stupid if people are willing to pay for it as an add-on. Hell, slap "TRD" on it and I'll buy it as an accessory. Toyota makes a profit and everybody's happy. Even though by making it available they're acknowledging they designed a weak tailgate.

sloak16 · 04-29-2008, 12:52 AM

Both top corners of my tailgate bent carrying drywall. i had it fixed at longo toyota. It was really expensive and was wondering if i can get that insert.

Deznutjob · 04-29-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BigZ88

If you get your hands on it... Let me know... I'll have some whipped up.

Well there isn't one single Service writer at Longo that knows anything about this insert.

Hmmmmm....

BigZ88 · 04-29-2008, 06:55 PM

i have a bed liner in mine so I'm not even sure where it would go...I'll have to take the tailgate part out one weekend and check it out.

Toxarch · 05-09-2008, 12:51 PM

Most of the newer tailgates are welded near the corners and have an extra support inside them. I have seen pictures of the new welds, but have not seen the new insert yet. Seems more like a band-aide fix to me.

phobos512 · 05-09-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Toxarch

Most of the newer tailgates are welded near the corners and have an extra support inside them. I have seen pictures of the new welds, but have not seen the new insert yet. Seems more like a band-aide fix to me.

From what I have been seeing the welds/sealant were a temporary fix, the newest tailgates fixes are all internal, there's nothing external to distinguish them. This is post March 08 tailgates from my research.

ramoine · 05-09-2008, 03:09 PM

I'll take pic of the seams on mine and post it if you want ?

04-28-2008, 10:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
08CMAX Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Redding, California Posts: 513	Tailgate Reenforcement Hey guys...was down at the dealer, Lithia Toyota, last Friday and told them my concerns with the tailgate not being sturdy from what Ive collectively heard on this forum. The service manager says Toyota makes a reenforcement insert when they come in on warranty that drastically changes the stiffness of the tailgate! I asked if I could buy it and he said NO? I have to wait till I bend my frickin tailgate or find some reason to have it under warranty. Any thoughts? __________________ 08CMAX C.M.T.T.F.F. 2008 Crewmax SR5 Billet Grill 20" ProComp Wheels Toyo 35s 6" ProComp Lift TRD Air Intake TRD Dual Exhaust

04-28-2008, 10:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,678	bend it? lol __________________ White CrewMax 5.7L <---- Thats All That Matters lift + tires + wheels + stereo + go fast mods + tint + tinted tail lights (you're jealous)

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08CMAX Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Redding, California Posts: 513	Has anyone heard or received this insert? __________________ 08CMAX C.M.T.T.F.F. 2008 Crewmax SR5 Billet Grill 20" ProComp Wheels Toyo 35s 6" ProComp Lift TRD Air Intake TRD Dual Exhaust

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Codiac Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Helena, Montana Posts: 665	HMMM..I was at my dealer about 2 weeks ago and asked them about the weak tailgate issue. They didn't say anything about an insert. Gonna go ask them about it when I get back home. __________________ 08 DC 4x4 TRD "screaming tree frog" IBTO "HOLD MY BEER, WATCH THIS"

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04-29-2008, 12:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
sloak16 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: los angeles, cal Posts: 5	Both top corners of my tailgate bent carrying drywall. i had it fixed at longo toyota. It was really expensive and was wondering if i can get that insert.

04-29-2008, 06:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
BigZ88 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 177	i have a bed liner in mine so I'm not even sure where it would go...I'll have to take the tailgate part out one weekend and check it out. __________________ 07 Black DC SR5 Black Leather, JBL, Back Up Cam Magnaflow Duals (LOVE IT! ask me about a good deal) D.C.T.T.F.F. Member Wanted: Used headlights/Tail lights for cheap for experimentation.

05-09-2008, 12:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
Toxarch Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 354	Most of the newer tailgates are welded near the corners and have an extra support inside them. I have seen pictures of the new welds, but have not seen the new insert yet. Seems more like a band-aide fix to me. __________________ 2007 SR5 Crewmax 5.7L 4x4 All mod descriptions and pictures copyrighted by me. They may copied only for personal use and the mods may be done for non-profit only.

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