Wheeling with no tailgate.

[possum]

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?

[Pete M]

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)

[possum]

That is kida what I thought. Thanks Pete. :thumbsup:

[comanche13]

why not just stick a rachet strap across anyways?

[Pete M]

Why bother? It won't affect anything. I've been running gate-less for years now. Bedsides don't move at all. :thumbsup:

[mvusse]

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.

[jpnjim]

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).

[possum]

That is what I am after. Better vision backing up.

[jpnjim]

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: