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GGDR

Member Since: 26 Nov 2016
Location: London
Posts: 3542

2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Should I cut holes in my tailgate?

Found this:

Here are some done a bit better:

Click image to enlarge

This internet thing's pretty cool. I think it might actually catch on....

Now these are all on Toyotas and pick up trucks. Goes without saying that one done on a Range rover would have to be executed very nicely to be of suitable quality.

I like it because getting tools form the tailgate would extremely accessible, even if you've got a load of stuff in there. I can't get the space under the floor to work for a limited number of tools either, I've already got the sprinter jack, a couple of axle stands, tow bar swan neck etc in there and there's really not much more space left.

What do we think? Should I make a tailgate toolbox? Is there room in there?

I think YES!!!

PS I have mixed results with posting image links, any tips?

. Cheers, Greg
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2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

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22nd Jul 2018 9:26pm

Joe90

Member Since: 29 Apr 2010
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 6408

I would get a spare tailgate from a breakers to practice on first

For images, paste the link into the post, select it, then hit the Img button. Ensure no spaces or hard returns. .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

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22nd Jul 2018 10:01pm

GGDR

Member Since: 26 Nov 2016
Location: London
Posts: 3542

Ah thanks Joe, there were returns before the [img] thing.

Yes a breaks tailgate's a good idea!

I do like how one of these guys ^ has got a hand axe. You never know.
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. Cheers, Greg
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2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

22nd Jul 2018 10:06pm

Joe90

Member Since: 29 Apr 2010
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 6408

I saw that (axe) wouldn't go down to well with Mr Plod! .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

22nd Jul 2018 10:19pm

John w

Member Since: 14 Jan 2018
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey
Posts: 439

2011 Range Rover Autobiography Black TDV8 Barolo Black

This is a smart idea as long as what ever is put in there can't float about and do damage.

Quote:
I've already got the sprinter jack, a couple of axle stands, tow bar swan neck etc

Jack and axle stands ?
Where the hell do you fit those in

Tell me more about them though, as I am interested now, I only have the normal jack in my boot

Too many toys, not enough time

2011 4.4 TDV8 AB Black

23rd Jul 2018 12:18pm

GGDR

Member Since: 26 Nov 2016
Location: London
Posts: 3542

folding axle stands - a nice safety item whenever jacking, handy to store on-board.
Jack - search Sprinter jack above - you need one!!

I am thinking foam inserts for the tailgate to stop anything rattling around..

Will also make it strong enough to stand on.

I'll definitely add a hand axe now.

. Cheers, Greg
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2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

23rd Jul 2018 12:37pm

John w

Member Since: 14 Jan 2018
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey
Posts: 439

Thanks

Hand axe, folding creeper, air compessor, windy gun, parts washer, beer cooler..... Too many toys, not enough time

2011 4.4 TDV8 AB Black

23rd Jul 2018 12:43pm

Zebedee

Member Since: 09 Jun 2016
Location: Cheshire/South Manchester
Posts: 377

2013 Range Rover Vogue SDV8 Santorini Black

I have a spare tailgate (in Cheshire) if anyone is after one. Current:
- 2017 L405 3.0 V6 Autobiography
Sold:
- 2013 L405 4.4 TDV8 Vogue
- 2004 L322 4.4 Vogue (BRC LPG)
- 2002 L322 4.4 HSE (having fixed timing chain guides)
- 2000 P38 4.6 Vogue (BRC LPG)
- 1981 2-door In-Vogue
- 1980 Ex-Army SIII LWB
- 1976 SIII LWB
- 1968 SIIA
Stripped for parts:
- 2003 L322 4.4 Vogue

24th Jul 2018 9:02am

Red Merle

Member Since: 19 Sep 2016
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2158

2017 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Aintree Green

But doesn’t it mean that you have to lift and lower all of that extra weight every time that you open and close the tailgate, while the inner skin to the tailgate is there to provide box section strength, which will be compromised by cutting holes in it. It also stops the outer skin of the tailgate getting dented from the inside; van owners often line their vans with plywood to have a similar level of protection.

It’s a great sounding idea, that’s likely to cause more problems than it can solve in practice.

24th Jul 2018 10:53am

Paul thornton

Member Since: 23 Sep 2017
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 545

I agree with everything Red merle has just said.

You will no doubt end up with dents on the lower tailgate from the inside out.

24th Jul 2018 11:34am

Rob99

Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Gatwick
Posts: 1385

2017 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Santorini Black

^+1
You may also find there's not as much room as you think as there is a large indent where the number plate is which must reduce the depth along the centre section. 2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography
2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster - Gone, but not forgotten

24th Jul 2018 12:50pm

GGDR

Member Since: 26 Nov 2016
Location: London
Posts: 3542

Aww you guys are no fun......

Will use an inner tray like the above pic:

..And foam inserts to keep things from moving around...

. Cheers, Greg
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2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

24th Jul 2018 12:53pm

stan
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theres not alot of room or depth in there greg...the rear reverse lights take up an awkward space... ... - .- -.

Y. O. L. O.
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24th Jul 2018 12:56pm

John w

Member Since: 14 Jan 2018
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey
Posts: 439

Maybe you need to have a new deep/thick custom lower tailgate knocked up Too many toys, not enough time

2011 4.4 TDV8 AB Black

24th Jul 2018 11:49pm

rar110

Member Since: 09 Aug 2014
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 1119

2008 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Atacama Sand

Im looking forward to seeing the result of this experiment. I have a heap of tools that could go into a place like that. ______________________________
Vogue tdv8 08MY poverty pack - wow

27th Jul 2018 6:26am

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