Can anyone point me in the right direction to purchasing a "louvered" Tailgate/Flow through)for my 2001 Supercrew?

I am looking for one that does not V in the middle, but goes stright across.

Any Help or does someone out there already have one of these aftermarket tailgates?

Always appreciated!

 

Look in the Product Directory.. I was looking at Grilles and Grille protectors and saw a few tailgates... don't know which other section might contain some as well.

 

If you don't see one listed for a SuperCrew, look for a listing for a 1997+ Flareside F-150. The tailgates are the same.

 

I'm looking at a photo of a louvered gate on a screw in a catalog right now avail. w/ or w/o fifth wheel V made by HUSKY LINER Aluminum Accessories. Cost listed at $498. I'd list the address but the catalog output by Performance & Accessories for Wise Speed Shop in St. Louis has kept all web adresses out of sight.
# listed 1-800-231-4920
Good luck

 

Thanks guys...your info is muchly appreciated!

I think I am just going to have my factory tailgate "rock guarded" with the clear tape after hearing the price of that HUSKY tailgate.

What I am trying to do is stop the rocks from bouncing back up and chipping the tailgate when I have it down on the highways with the bikes or snowmobile in the back.

Think this will work or any other suggestions?

 

I have driven mine with tailgate down and never gotten a scratch... are you really dinging it up?

 

You shouldn't need to put it down on the highway. Windtunnel tests do not show any significant drag or fuel economy issues with the tailgate up. With the SCrew beds so short, the air goes over the cab without really hitting the gate.

I'm sure some will disagree, but a scientific test surely beats someones perception that they've improved mileage ('cause in the real world people cannot duplicate driving conditions 100% of the time)

 

from carying my Valkyrie in the back... I HAVE to have th gate down since the Valk is so long... I fab'd a rack that mounts to the bed and overlays the gate so the rear tire weight is dissipated into the bed instead of directly on the tailgate...

Caught a rock last summer going to Zanesville OH for a bike rally... also couldnt avoid roadkill and got some guts splattered there... was a REAL pain to get off without damaging the paint and HAD to get it off quickly to avoid paint corrosion...

Would like to hear more about that clear protective stuff for the gate... is it a one time apply? I wouldnt want that since my gate is up most of the time, and would like to keep the factory look... I would like to find stuff that you would apply, when needed, then remove after use... then apply another sheet again when needed again...know what I mean?? Is there any stuff like that out there??

Thanks, Mosa

 

J150,

What wind tunnel results are you quoting? Let's see the data....

I can tell you this much, I drove my Screw for 6+ hours straight, tailgate down. Stopped to gas up and for dinner and put the gate up while I was eating. Forgot to put it back down..... got 1/2 mile down the road and thought something was wrong with the truck. Felt like a parachute tied to the rear.

Others on this board have added tonneau's and reported very noticable handling changes....

I didn't see where anyone in this thread even mentioned mileage....?

 

I am having the clear rock guard installed on the tailgate this Friday morning...you will not even be able to tell it is on there, once they get it applied to the gate...it is a one time deal and can be removed at anytime.

I will let you all know how it turns out.

 

Explain more about the guard.. it is a one time deal that you can remove anytime? Then put back on? Then take back off?

 

A lot of people these days are putting it on the front of their cars instead of the big ugly looking plastic deflector guards. It is a "clear" plastic vinyl made by 3M that is applied to the painted surface and is tough enough to with stand rock and other small impacts which could chip paint.

Once it is applied you can hardly tell it is on the vehicle, it may easily be removed but can not be re used....new material is required every application.

Any good graphic or vehicle detail shop sould know about this product...it is not that new.