P1000 My Tailgate Fix and Extension

[slimshaney]

Had some time this weekend so I bought some angle brackets from HomeDepot and modified/powder coated them so tailgate now lays flat. Also built a bed extender so my cooler will fit in the back. The extender is not 100% done, but close.
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[Hondasxs]

Nice idea. Cheap and works just right. Might pick some up next time I am in the hardware store.
The extender is looking nice too. Great job. Thanks.

 

[AKRider]

Had some time this weekend so I bought some angle brackets from HomeDepot and modified/powder coated them so tailgate now lays flat. Also built a bed extender so my cooler will fit in the back. The extender is not 100% done, but close.
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I like that rack much better than the OEM. Nice work!

 

[joeymt33]

Had some time this weekend so I bought some angle brackets from HomeDepot and modified/powder coated them so tailgate now lays flat. Also built a bed extender so my cooler will fit in the back. The extender is not 100% done, but close.
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Looking good. Welcome to HondaSXS

 

[Gator]

I like the extender. It looks simple. There is no welding, so anyone can assemble it.
Of course there is the issue of how to bend it.

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Eltobgi]

I like the extender. It looks simple. There is no welding, so anyone can assemble it.
Of course there is the issue of how to bend it.

Welcome to the forum.

Also, attaching securely to the bed would be interesting to see.

 

[CumminsPusher]

Simple fix great idea! Nice job on the extender looks very good

 

[slimshaney]

Thanks everybody! I'm still working on how I'm going to attach the extender.....but have several idea's that should work! I will update this thread when I get it finished. I was too busy installing my colored panels today to work on the bed extender

 

[sugarray]

Will you elaborate on how you modified the angle brackets?

 

[slimshaney]

Will you elaborate on how you modified the angle brackets?

Basically just drilled 1 new mounting hole and 1 hole for the cable to attach to (location where the tailgate would lay flat). then I used a grinder to round the ends off. Hope this helps?

 

[Stauvo]

@slimshaney Welcome to the club. Nice looking mods.
How does one go about bending square tubing?

 

[sugarray]

Basically just drilled 1 new mounting hole and 1 hole for the cable to attach to (location where the tailgate would lay flat). then I used a grinder to round the ends off. Hope this helps?

Thank you! I picked up 3" brackets, enlarged the 2 holes for the spacer and it worked like a charm. Need to take them off round the corners just a hair and paint. Thanks for the idea!!

 

[Scooterchris]

Oh snap

 

[sugarray]

@Scooterchris don't rub it in, you are skilled!! Ha, Ha!! Those look great. I like both the holes giving options. At times having a little lift on the tailgate will keep some things more secure. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Scooterchris]

@Scooterchris don't rub it in, you are skilled!! Ha, Ha!! Those look great. I like both the holes giving options. At times having a little lift on the tailgate will keep some things more secure. Thanks for sharing!

I actually didn't make them.

Justin Beatty has pioneer accessories over on facebook. He sent them to me.
He sells them and verious other products. Switch plates etc

 

[slimshaney]

@slimshaney Welcome to the club. Nice looking mods.
How does one go about bending square tubing?

I have a JD2 bender for the tubing.....I bought it years ago to build a four seat cage for my rhino. Expensive investment, but has paid for itself over the years.

 

[Nurm]

To get my tailgate flat I just used a couple of these...
National Hardware 3153BC 1/4 Cold Shut, Zinc - For Life Out Here
2$ and 10 minutes, lays flat perfectly.

 

[JTW]

To get my tailgate flat I just used a couple of these...
National Hardware 3153BC 1/4 Cold Shut, Zinc - For Life Out Here
2$ and 10 minutes, lays flat perfectly.

No problem when shutting the tailgate?

 

[Nurm]

nope, works great.

 

[sporttrac4x4]

To get my tailgate flat I just used a couple of these...
National Hardware 3153BC 1/4 Cold Shut, Zinc - For Life Out Here
2$ and 10 minutes, lays flat perfectly.

Post pic please