possum Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I know on a full size this is not a good idea as it will weaken the bed sides. Would wheeling with no tail gate do this to a comanche? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I've not yet heard of anyone having a problem. Our trucks have a much sturdier rear structure than a fullsize (our bed is bolted directly to a fully boxed frame, their beds usually sit on body mounts on a C-channel frame) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 That is kida what I thought. Thanks Pete. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche13 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 why not just stick a rachet strap across anyways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Why bother? It won't affect anything. I've been running gate-less for years now. Bedsides don't move at all. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I used to wheel without a tailgate to get rid of any unnecessary weight out back. Last few times I have had the tailgate on so when I pick up some trash on the trail I can just toss it in the bed and not lose it somewhere else. No noticeable difference. And unlike many other brand old trucks out there, my rusted/rotted, dented, abused bed is still sturdy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Yep, I would usually pop off the tailgate to see better backing up, never had an MJ bed loosen up on me (even the one I crushed the side in on, then pulled out didn't seem to mind). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 That is what I am after. Better vision backing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 That is what I am after. Better vision backing up. I remember taking it off to ramp the MJ, only to get questions & wierd looks from everyone: Them: "how does taking the tailgate off make you ramp better?" Me: "that way I don't back off the side of the ramp" :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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