The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series # VGD-10-4000 weighs roughly 32-lbs.
It should be noted that this tailgate isn't necessarily going to increase what the truck's payload much, if at all, but they're instead designed to reduce the damage that might otherwise occur when towing a 5th wheel trailer with a pin box that hangs close to the tailgate. These tailgates also reduce drag that ultimately will help improve gas mileage. view full answer...
The Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate # VGM-88-100 you found is an all steel construction. This particular tailgate is for 1988-2000 Chevrolet/GMC Fleetside truck beds.
As I see you are looking at parts for a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 you will need the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series # VGM-07-100. We do also have the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate # VGM-07-4000 with its composite plastic construction and filled with fiberglass for increased strength. view full answer...
The Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate # VG-97-100 doesn't have provisions for a lock on your 2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty but you can use the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate # VG-97-4000 instead which does have the lock.
The 4000 uses a glass-filled, black composite plastic frame as opposed to the steel frame of the 100, but in addition to the lock on this louvered tailgate you can add the inserts # VI-4000 and # 4000-V to help protect the privacy... view full answer...
Westin Universal Fit Tailgate Mat # 50-6555 is made of the same material as the bed mats # 50-6385 for a 5 foot bed 2018 GMC Canyon or # 50-6395 for the 6 foot bed. I think it is just the angle and the lighting in the tail gate mat picture that makes it appear shiny. Neither the tail gate mat nor the bed mats have a gloss finish; it is more of a matte finish (pun intended). view full answer...
While the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift # GL1 that you referenced is only available in yellow, it is possible to the paint the outer housing of the tailgate lift. I spoke with my contact at Gorilla-Lift and she confirmed that the housing can be painted.
This can be done before installation, while the tailgate lift is still disassembled. Painting before installation will help protect the lift's inner components from the paint. view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at Rackem about the information you requested for the Double Barrel Trailer Tailgate Assist, # RA-27C. The chain that attaches to the tailgate bracket is chrome plated steel. The internal chain and spring are not plated because they are stored in the tailgate assist housing and will not be exposed to the elements very much and the main housing is painted steel, not baked enamel.
The only lubrication that Rackem recommends is occasionally applying an oil style lubricant... view full answer...
The replacement cable # GLC1-Q1 for the Gorilla Lift tailgate assist # GL1 is the same as the ones that come with the assist so it is stainless steel. For corrosion resistance you can't beat stainless! view full answer...
The only way to get the rubber discs that are in the part # 2194 is to order the entire kit. I checked and they aren't available separately. The good news is you will have spare hardware for your tailgate if you ever needed it. view full answer...
The Extang MaxSeal Tailgate Seal # EX1140 is constructed from a high-strength rubber though it uses Taper Seal adhesive that will stick to any truck bed surface, including a bed liner. It is 10 feet long and 1-3/8" wide. I've added a link to a video review of this product for you to take a look at as well. view full answer...
The Softride Shuttle Pad Tailgate Bike Carrier for Full-Size Pickup Trucks - 61" Long # SR26457 as well as the smaller 54" long # SR26461 has a heavy duty vinyl cover on both sides. This makes the pad durable, and also won't hold water like a felt backing would. The vinyl is not abrasive to the paint and you won't have any issue with 50 mile one way trips using this product. It is designed to not only protect your bikes with its cushioned design but is also designed to protect your tailgate... view full answer...
The Extang MaxSeal Tailgate Seal # EX1140 referenced in your question features a high-strength EPDM rubber construction that is specifically designed for all-weather protection. It is resistant to damage from oil, gas, and UV rays as well.
I have attached a short video demonstration on this product that you can also check out. view full answer...
The Stromberg Carlson fifth-wheel tail gate is made of heavy duty steel tubing. It should work well on your 1999 Ford Super Duty, and will stand up longer than other basic, vinyl tail gates just because it is fully constructed out of steel.
This tail gate is also backed by a 1-year limited warranty, and is made in the USA. view full answer...
The Integrated OEM Tailgate Lock, # LH-007, is designed to be an exact replacement to the factory handle. The locking mechanism is made of zinc coated steel, similar to the plating on heavy duty Grade 8 nuts and bolts. The handle is the same plastic that the vehicle manufacturer uses. view full answer...
You will find that opening a tail gate all the way is just not possible with a hitch mounted bike carrier on a pickup truck. Since the tail gate extends so fat beyond the bumper when opened it would require a bike carrier to almost lay flat.
Using any adapter or extension in your trailer hitch will reduce the capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent.
An adapter like part # 80300 would extend the hitch and possibly give you the clearance you need for your Kuat bike carrier. This extension... view full answer...
The HitchMate TruckStep Extendable Mounted Step For 2 Inch Hitches, Item # HE4045, is made from steel. It will give you a total extension of about 18 inches and will work with your tailgate down. It has a non-slip molded step surface for safety and easier use. It works with 2 inch by 2 inch trailer hitch receivers and has a 500 pound weight capacity.
I have attached a video that gives a great review of the step for you to check out. view full answer...
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