DIY Tailgate Table

[Tahoma]

Hi everyone!

Has anyone attempted to do their own DIY tailgate table?



Got the idea from this video, but curious if anyone has successfully done it on their JL.



thanks!

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[Arterius2]

Hi everyone!

Has anyone attempted to do their own DIY tailgate table?



Got the idea from this video, but curious if anyone has successfully done it on their JL.



thanks!

The magnet is interesting, unfortunately the JL tailgate is supposedly magnesium alloy now.

What is the advantage of this is vs the slew of aftermarket options?

 

[beachbumm78]

It’s like you read my mind...I was literally just researching this and came across this video also. Was planning on working on it.

 

[Tahoma]

It’s like you read my mind...I was literally just researching this and came across this video also. Was planning on working on it.

Quarantine has us all bored haha

 

[Tahoma]

The magnet is interesting, unfortunately the JL tailgate is supposedly magnesium alloy now.

What is the advantage of this is vs the slew of aftermarket options?

-price
-larger platform
-better look (if you like the wood look)
-fun little project

All preference

 

[Tahoma]

The magnet is interesting, unfortunately the JL tailgate is supposedly magnesium alloy now.

What is the advantage of this is vs the slew of aftermarket options?

You’re right. It’s not metal. Curious how the modifications would work for the JL. Here’s a pic if anyone has any ideas

 

[D60]

There was someone here who used some wire metal shelving from Lowe's. Maybe in the DIY section (which no one visits)

I thought it looked like ass but he was happy, so good for him

 

[RubenZ]

I have an outback adventures one I'm trying to sell but man the shipping cost is kinda high. If anyone is in South Texas I'd sell it for 275. Its almost brand new.

 

[D60]

Here's another, this one looks nice:
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/my-custom-jlu-tailgate-table.5299/

Also in the DIY section no one looks at

 

[ImAJeepskate]

I made one and it worked well. I used a 1/4in plywood sandwiched with a nice 1/4in black HDPE sheet.

I used these shelf brackets and just flipped them upside down.

https://www.amazon.com/Folding-Shelf-Bracket-330lbs-release/dp/B06XBWCQB5

If you pull off the plastic cover on the tailgate, there is a set of empty bolt holes that take M6, if i remember correctly and just bolt the hinges in to that, but get long enough ones so they can reach through the plastic cover.

 

[beachbumm78]

Quarantine has us all bored haha

That’s the truth! I think I’ve driven back and forth from Az to Texas like 4 times recently.

 

[Tahoma]

I made one and it worked well. I used a 1/4in plywood sandwiched with a nice 1/4in black HDPE sheet.

I used these shelf brackets and just flipped them upside down.

https://www.amazon.com/Folding-Shelf-Bracket-330lbs-release/dp/B06XBWCQB5

If you pull off the plastic cover on the tailgate, there is a set of empty bolt holes that take M6, if i remember correctly and just bolt the hinges in to that, but get long enough ones so they can reach through the plastic cover.

Nice! I may go with your method. Do you have any pics? Would love to see them.

 

[Tahoma]

Just thought I’d share the final product. Pic in Zion

 

[ImAJeepskate]

Just thought I’d share the final product. Pic in Zion

KISS - Keep It Stupid Simple
Sure it may not have all the bells and whistles but it works fine im sure!

 

[txj2go]

Nice! I may go with your method. Do you have any pics? Would love to see them.

I recall seeing a youtube video on installation of one of the commercial tables. You could look for one of those and see what holes they used. I seem to recall that they used some open slots and put in custom molded plastic inserts to put some screws into.

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