Drop Down Tailgate

[IBeHeWhoIsJoshua]

I tried searching the forum and nothing came up. I just came across this conversion kit...I actually really like the idea...the execution that is advertised not so much. What are your thoughts folks? Maybe EVO Mfg. can EVOlve the idea in to a worthy product!

http://www.swagoffroad.com/JK-Drop-Down-Tailgate-Conversion-Kit_p_20.html

Video demonstration

 

[Dune Crawler]

I actually saw this awhile back and thought it was a pretty cool idea and if I owned a genright or evo spare tire carrier it would be a lil more valid option. Not having/ planning to have a spare would also make it a option (rather have it tho)


Life's a beach

 

[MTG]

Looks like ass from ~10 feet away in that video. I can't imagine how bad it looks up close.

Just my :twocents:

 

[olram30]

I think it's the hinges they use that look bad.

 

[Devallee]

I think if the hinges/hardware were painted to match the body of the Jeep that it would look a lot better. Been thinking about doing this once I get a body mounted swing out carrier

Sent from my Galaxy S37

 

[Woody3]

$250.00?!?!?!?! There better be some really good engineering in that kit. Looks like you could make the same kit with a quick trip to your local hardware store.


Keep your head low and your powder dry.

 

[IBeHeWhoIsJoshua]

I think it's the hinges they use that look bad.

And cheesy...

 

[catahoula]

Nope! Looks cheap!

 

[JayKay]

Home Depot sells the same kit for $12.95 :crazyeyes:

 

[MICP3309]

Home Depot sells the same kit for $12.95 :crazyeyes:

Maybe its the "installation instructions" it comes with that adds the extra $237 :crazyeyes::cheesy:

 

[JayKay]

Maybe its the "installation instructions" it comes with that adds the extra $237 :crazyeyes::cheesy:

Probably. You ask for directions to install a couple hinges and latches at Home Depot, they'll look at you like you're a dumbass

 

[Md_rubi]

I did my own using factory hinges.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using WAYALIFE mobile app

 

[Dune Crawler]

I did my own using factory hinges.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using WAYALIFE mobile app

Just from the back that looks like a badass jeep...got anymore pics


Life's a beach

 

[JKVADER]

I did my own using factory hinges.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using WAYALIFE mobile app

Yours looks wayyyyyyy better in my opinion :thumb:

 

[IBeHeWhoIsJoshua]

I did my own using factory hinges.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using WAYALIFE mobile app

Awesome! I knew this could be a good idea! Great job! :rock: :beer:

 

[dhughes]

Just about finished with mine. Picking it up from paint next week.

Sent from my GT-P5113 using Tapatalk

 

[Md_rubi]

Yours looks wayyyyyyy better in my opinion :thumb:

Thanks. I've been talking to several vendors since 07 but the price point wasn't there for me

 

[Md_rubi]

Awesome! I knew this could be a good idea! Great job! :rock: :beer:

Thanks. Actually it wasn't as hard and I'm looking at make this as a kit if the price point isn't too hi to mass produce.

 

[Md_rubi]

Just from the back that looks like a badass jeep...got anymore pics


Life's a beach

I have a full build in the other forums.