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@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...