GEN 2 Ripped tail gate

[hedonist222]

Hi everyone

Was driving my buggy onto my trailer and I must've been driving a bit faster than normal.
The trailer unhitched from the tow ball, went skyward and then landed on my tail gate.

What options do I have?

Repair?
Stock replacement?
Aftermarket replacement?

Thanks

 

[dewalt]

Put a better latch on the trailer. Unsafe at any speed

 

[hedonist222]

Put a better latch on the trailer. Unsafe at any speed

Yes, thanks.
Has a latch.
Looks like the notch is a bit worn out maybe.
I also now tether the trailer to the tow point on the car with a chain.
So if it does unhitch, it's still tethered.

You know what's particularly painful? This same thing happened to me a year ago on my Nissan patrol. Wasn't as lucky then - damage-wise.


But back to the point.

Tail gate options?

 

[dewalt]

Replace that hitch. Are you using the rite ball size. Dangerous

 

[Sgt Beavis]

you shouln’t have too much trouble finding a replacement at a salvage yard.

 

[brianh87]

Just get a new tailgate off eBay or online somewhere. The good thing is that most fleet vehicles are white. Plenty of take-off tailgates around. Especially without the appliqué.

 

[Raptor Vet]

I wouldn't replace the tailgate until I got rid of that trailer.

Just get a new tailgate off eBay or online somewhere. The good thing is that most fleet vehicles are white. Plenty of take-off tailgates around. Especially without the appliqué.

 

[hedonist222]

Thanks guys

Any aftermarket options?

 

[hedonist222]

I wouldn't replace the tailgate until I got rid of that trailer.

Good point

I intend to replace the latch mechanism
And in the mean time, I secure it with a tie down.

 

[dewalt]

Just think this is the sort of stuff on the road. And a hi way tractor is harassed daily. Would you really want to follow this