Tailgate That Will Work With Tailgate Open
Question:
Does ti extend so that it can be used with the tailgate down?
asked by: Brian B
Expert Reply:
The WeatherTech # WT81BS1 will extend out just over 9 inches, which wouldn't be far enough that it can be used with the tailgate lowered.
The Heininger HitchMate # HE4045 will extend a step up to 23-1/2 inches rearward of your receiver opening. Depending on the year, make and model of your vehicle, Bestop might offer a Trek Step, like part # B75300 which can be used while the tailgate is open. The step can then retract back up under the truck when not needed. The Trek Step is available for most domestic full-sized pickups and certain models of the Toyota Tundra.
If the Trek Step sounds like a good option for you, please reply with the year, make and model of your truck, and I'd be happy to check for an application that would fit your truck. I've also linked you to an install video showing how the Trek Step installs.
Products Referenced in This Question
HitchMate TruckStep Extendable, Hitch Mounted Step for 2" Hitches - 9" x 6" - 500 lbs
- Hitch Step
- Extendable Step
- Standard Step
- 500 lbs
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 9 Inch
- Steel
- Heininger Holdings
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WeatherTech BumpStep Hitch-Mounted Bumper Protector and Step for 2" Hitches - 300 lbs
- Hitch Step
- Fixed Step
- Standard Step
- 300 lbs
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 11-1/2 Inch
- Plastic
- WeatherTech
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