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Just a quick heads-up for anyone else reading through the thread—we added a dropdown menu on the site to make sure you get the exact fitment for your specific truck. • V1: Standard / Manual Tailgates • V2 (PTG): Factory Power Open/Close Tailgates If you aren't exactly sure which hinge cup...

@28Gauge Just circling back to this like I promised. We finally got the power tailgate version dialed in. We had to write some fresh toolpaths to accommodate that larger factory hinge cup without losing the tight tolerance we wanted, but the fitment is ideal now. Still machined out of solid...

Not at the moment, unfortunately. The (power open close tailgates) actually use a larger diameter hinge cup from the factory. I machined this current billet anchor to have a tight-tolerance fit specifically around the smaller, non-powered hinge cups. I am actively working on the design for...

Appreciate the insight, Will! You're exactly right the tailgate lock is our sole focus right now. We intentionally wanted to launch with just one highly engineered product to make sure we nail the quality control before expanding the catalog. I really like that idea for color-matched tow and...

Not difficult at all man, we actually really appreciate the heads up! I just jumped into the backend and got the code updated, so the issue should be completely resolved now. Give it another shot and let me know if you run into any other friction at checkout. 🤙🏼

Appreciate the kind words man! Bobbercycles makes a solid kit to get the job done. If you ever decide to switch to a full billet system down the road, you know where to find us. We designed ours to add a few extra layers of defense—specifically requiring the taillight to be removed for...

@k1m You are completely right to ask for that. That is entirely on me for not including installed photos in the initial drop. Between the chaos of getting Batch 001 packed up and an unexpected trip to the eye doctor today, I got a bit behind the curve on processing our install shots. I just...

Hey everyone, We are Golden Coast Overlanders, a small engineering studio based out of Southern California, and we are stoked to officially join Tacoma4G as a Sponsor. If you’ve been following our thread over in the exterior mods section, you already know the story. Tailgate theft on the new...

@JayTech Appreciate you pulling those receipts from the Facebook groups. The theft issue is definitely spreading fast, and seeing those posts is exactly why we didn't want to cut corners with a budget sheet-metal fix. @ScottyMcfly "Peace of mind" is exactly what we're aiming for here, man...

@FinallyErik You're definitely right that a quality Cerakote or Type III hardcoat adds a great barrier to 7075! The engineering issue we ran into is that the tailgate gap is a high-impact zone. Gear, lumber, and rocks are constantly being dragged across it. Once a surface coating inevitably gets...

Unfortunately, the powered ones are still a huge target. Thieves have figured out how to bypass the electronic lock by getting under the rear bumper, finding the tailgate harness, and jumping the wires with a portable battery. It triggers the actuator and pops the lock instantly. Having a...

Spot on with the collision repair breakdown earlier. It's crazy what a new color-matched OEM shell is going for right now. Really appreciate the kind words on the billet look too! The red anodized idea is a solid call—TRD guys definitely love that pop of color. Since we are a brand new studio...

@FinallyErik Appreciate the questions! Valid points to bring up, especially as the aftermarket is just starting to spin up for the N400 platform. Regarding the 6061 vs. 7075 debate: You are entirely correct that 7075 has a higher yield strength. However, for an exterior, non-structural security...

Hey everyone, Like a lot of you, we’ve been watching the tailgate theft issue on the 4th Gens. There are already some great, affordable hose-clamp style fixes out there that definitely get the job done on a budget. But as an engineering studio based in California, we wanted to design a...