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Nov 4, 2003 | 07:31 AM

loudnproud

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quick tailgate ques

How much weight can just the tailgate support. Also, what keeps it flat, and not angle-ing down more when heavy loads are on it.

Nov 4, 2003 | 10:19 AM

99svtlightning

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Not sure how much weight the tailgate will hold, but it's directly related to the cable's that holds it straight.

Nov 4, 2003 | 10:45 AM

PhillipSVT

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Originally posted by 99svtlightning
Not sure how much weight the tailgate will hold, but it's directly related to the cable's that holds it straight.

And the bolts that hold the cable.

Nov 4, 2003 | 10:56 AM

DEIMATT

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Believe my 2000 ranger said it would hold 500 lbs, I remember loading bean sacks on it and having to check, I would bet the Full size is the same as they seemed to have the same cable system

Nov 4, 2003 | 11:45 AM

l-menace

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i've had 3 guys sitting on my tailgate with it down, apporx 600#

Nov 4, 2003 | 12:49 PM

loudnproud

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Exactly, I'm going to be loading some heavy bags and was just wondering. So am I to understand that the only thing holding up the tailgate are those 2 cables?

Nov 4, 2003 | 02:39 PM

VyPeR

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The 2 cables, plus the main hinges near the bottom

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