$80 Amazon Tailgate Reinforcement VS. Mopar

[jadmt]

I noticed that also the factory equipped tailgate reinforcement does not have the threaded bosses, but the Mopar accessory when purchased over-the-counter does along with this Amazon version.

I purchased mine at jeep dealership and it does not have them.
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/wonder-when-mopar-changed-the-hd-hinge.134967/

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[Bryce]

Not sure if mine was from Amazon or ebay, but other than the hardware rusting (since replaced it or painted) it's been fine. Even the instructions were a copy including mopar logos. It did not come with the Mopar Perforance logo.
I have AEV Borah wheels with rash ring and 315/70 BFGs KOs2 on it. Been on for 4-5 years now.

 

[Grayhound]

Damn it you guys. I hadn't planned on this at all. Now i just spent $90 on ebay...

 

[Heimkehr]

$80 claimed in the thread title.
At 3:09 in video, the illustrated price is $93.65.
Price paid is again claimed as $80 at 3:06...and then, at 3:31, "This was like $86, I believe"
Navigating to the link in post #4, maybe hoping for the claimed $103 now, shows Out of Stock the same day.

Just another day on the forum, lol. This is why we tend to occasionally make fun of video sharing here.

To be fair, I've saved the link, and would absolutely consider the use of the clone tailgate accessory on my Jeep at some point. The installation tutorial was very well done.

 

[PotterJLUR]

$80 claimed in the thread title.
At 3:09 in video, the illustrated price is $93.65.
Price paid is again claimed as $80 at 3:06...and then, at 3:31, "This was like $86, I believe"
Navigating to the link in post #4, maybe hoping for the claimed $103 now, shows Out of Stock the same day.

Just another day on the forum, lol. This is why we tend to occasionally make fun of video sharing here.

To be fair, I've saved the link, and would absolutely consider the use of the clone tailgate accessory on my Jeep at some point. The installation tutorial was very well done.

I wish I would have taken a screen shot the day I ordered it, but by the time I finally edited the video the price on amazon jumped up $20 and now it's sold out!

 

[Bryce]

I wish I would have taken a screen shot the day I ordered it, but by the time I finally edited the video the price on amazon jumped up $20 and now it's sold out!

$80-100-120... still a good deal. I paid $160 for my knockoff 5+ years ago.

 

[JeepinPete]

Can get it on ebay for ~$80.

 

[Flip]

I don't know if this is the same one but now it's $127.

https://www.amazon.com/Lantsun-Tail...4&sprefix=jl+wrangler+tsilgate,aps,121&sr=8-1

 

[Gregj]

So, I made a gas can rack for my Fopar tailgate reinforcement, the holes are 10 inches apart, the holes in my wife’s Mopar tailgate reinforcement are 9 7/8 apart. Both have threaded holes.

I looked for commercial accessories for it but no luck so I made one out of 3/16’s 2 inch angle iron. Cheapo Amazon gas can.
Gregj

 

[Flip]

After looking at several of these and watching a few videos. The video talked about the bracket connecting everything together that makes it stronger. Would it be better/stronger to have a bracket that goes the entire length, all the way under, both sides of the tire carrier? This has nothing to do with the price. Just brainstorming/learning.

 

[Gregj]

I have one of those in the garage, I don’t think that flat plate adds a lot of stiffness. I took it off and put on the Fopar and it has been fine for a couple years.
Gregj

 

[Flip]

I have one of those in the garage, I don’t think that flat plate adds a lot of stiffness. I took it off and put on the Fopar and it has been fine for a couple years.
Gregj

Which one did you install Gregj?

 

[Gregj]

Which one did you install Gregj?

I had, I think the rugged ridge version, didn’t seem like it helped much.
Gregj

went back and looked it is a Rough Country.

 

[Flip]

I think this one by rugged ridge would be great but I don't want to go through the install.

 

[Gregj]

I think if I was going to spend that much I would just get a Cavfab.
Gregj

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