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Old12-13-2007, 12:22 PM #1
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Folding Tailgate??? Is it possible?
I’ve searched for any threads that might pertain to this but haven’t found any that apply and my curiosity has got the best of me. I have been wondering if anyone has converted their tailgate from the swing open style to a fold down like on a truck bed. I am sure anyone that has ever been camping or to a bonfire has wished they could pull their jeep up to the fire and fold down the tailgate and sit by the fire. So, has anyone ever done this or do you think it would be possible to convert your swing tailgate to a folding tailgate. My curiosity just got the best of me would love to hear others opinions and ideas.

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Old12-13-2007, 12:25 PM #2
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THATS AN AWESOME IDEA! As long as u have a swing out tire carrier or no spare. I think i might attempt that in the spring now that i think about it.
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Old12-13-2007, 12:27 PM #3
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Just searched google real quick and found this...

http://www.savagesun4x4.com/cj_to_tj_tailgate_install.html
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Old12-13-2007, 12:45 PM #4
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Just searched google real quick and found this...

http://www.savagesun4x4.com/cj_to_tj_tailgate_install.html
Exactly what i was going to recomend... i know people do it by just swapping it in from a cj
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Old12-13-2007, 01:51 PM #5
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Are the CJ tailgates dimensionally the same as a TJ? How does the latching system work to keep the door closed?
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Old12-13-2007, 01:53 PM #6
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wow that is a great idea... wish i had the skill and time to pull that off
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Old12-13-2007, 01:54 PM #7
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I just bought a CJ tailgate for $2000.00

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Old12-13-2007, 02:03 PM #8
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$2000! are u kidding! I just ordered one from Quadratec for $129.00. Has to be painted but still... Cant wait for spring break...
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Old12-13-2007, 02:05 PM #9
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I was thinking of this yesterday, good idea
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Old12-13-2007, 02:09 PM #10
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$2000! are u kidding! I just ordered one from Quadratec for $129.00. Has to be painted but still... Cant wait for spring break...
Nope!!!

I'm not kidding...paid $2000.00 for a CJ tailgate...

Oh yeah...and the rest of the jeep came with it...
1978 CJ 5/AMC 304 V8/ Dana 44...and some other goodies
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Old12-13-2007, 02:24 PM #11
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A few months back I believe JP Magazine did an article on doing exactly what you want to do.
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Old12-13-2007, 02:43 PM #12
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A few months back I believe JP Magazine did an article on doing exactly what you want to do.
I looked it up, July 2007
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Old12-13-2007, 02:45 PM #13
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I've been contemplating how to do a fold-down tailgate on my TJ... but I want to find a way to set it up with stock style bearclaw latches hooked to a single handle outside... maybe even the stock handle.
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This has been covered so many times.

This was one of my old TJ's, i've had several of them.

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This has been covered so many times.

This was one of my old TJ's, i've had several of them.
Surely with all your jeeps and wealth of knowledge on the subject, you could show us a write-up or share some more info
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