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Here are some done a bit better:

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

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Last edited by Joe90 on 22nd Jul 2018 10:18pm. Edited 1 time in total

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

I saw that (axe) wouldn't go down to well with Mr Plod! .
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This is a smart idea as long as what ever is put in there can't float about and do damage.

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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

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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

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

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

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.

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.

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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. 2021 D350 Fifty Edition - Carpathian Grey
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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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theres not alot of room or depth in there greg...the rear reverse lights take up an awkward space... ... - .- -.




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

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Im looking forward to seeing the result of this experiment. I have a heap of tools that could go into a place like that. ______________________________
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