tailgate reinforcement price

[Vihoula]

was quoted $1447.00 from BH to have this installed for 35 tires, seems pricey. Anyone know a cheaper rout? I’m in Campbell River

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[Roky]

was quoted $1447.00 from BH to have this installed for 35 tires, seems pricey. Anyone know a cheaper rout? I’m in Campbell River

Does that include the bracket or is that just labor ? The title says reinforcement if it doesn’t replace the factory hinges then it’s an hour job tops. If it does replace the hinges then I did mine in 2 hours, so even if you figure 3 hours, at most shop rates here are 100 an hour, you’re only talking 300 labor. Depends on which bracket it is and how much it is, but yeah, that’s price gouging at its finest…?

 

[Jeepr]

Does that include the bracket or is that just labor ? The title says reinforcement if it doesn’t replace the factory hinges then it’s an hour job tops. If it does replace the hinges then I did mine in 2 hours, so even if you figure 3 hours, at most shop rates here are 100 an hour, you’re only talking 300 labor. Depends on which bracket it is and how much it is, but yeah, that’s price gouging at its finest…?

Local dealership charged me $200 an hour last month... Agree we need to know what that includes to really evaluate.

 

[Powelligator]

You can get a whole new rear bumper for that kind of money. Ouch.

 

[Yogi]

was quoted $1447.00 from BH to have this installed for 35 tires, seems pricey. Anyone know a cheaper rout? I’m in Campbell River

Lucky lady ... You're up in God's Country
If you get down to Surrey, or can get down there, check out Epic Adventure Outfitters. They might be able to help you.

 

[Roky]

Local dealership charged me $200 an hour last month... Agree we need to know what that includes to really evaluate.

Shit dude, did they at least buy you dinner first………lol

 

[TKL223/3]

That’s a lot of crack smoking just to carry 35s. Spend $315 for the teraflex adjustable spare tire kit. It’s a super easy install and it’s more then enough to carry 35s.

 

[aldo98229]

Did they quote you in pesos...? Is it gold plated...?

I paid $109 for a knockoff; you can’t even tell the difference.

 

[jessedacri]

Honestly you don't need one for 35s. After seeing @jlopes68's rig with -38mm offset Raceline beadlocks and load E 35" KM3s wheeled every weekend since 2018 on the stock carrier I decided to go without on my 0 offset 29lb wheel and 68lb 35" Patagonia MT setup.

Neither rig has any sag or weird behavior with the tailgate, and neither rig has the rubber foot touching the tire. We just finished the Mojave road this weekend which has miles and miles of whoops and washboards, everything's tight as can be. Middle brake light is visible and everything fits as it should.

 

[dmc3csc]

I paid $109 for a knockoff; you can’t even tell the difference.

I did the same. The reviews complained about the hardware, so I ordered the factory Mopar install kit. So it cost me a little bit more.

 

[Odyssey USA]

I found one on Amazon under 500 last Spring and I felt I was being Bougie (I have girls lol) spending that much for the factory look. I did it myself. It’s easy. Just go slow. There’s a nice YouTube video walkthrough of the install.

 

[music293]

You probably don't need one, in all honesty. You definitely won't need one if you never go offroad. No judgement, just making clear.

After market has you covered for far less.

 

[NewJLU2019]

Shit dude, did they at least buy you dinner first………lol

They gave out your biscuits.

 

[Dyolfknip74]

Canadian prices people. And we get hosed for shipping.

 

[jlopes68]

Honestly you don't need one for 35s. After seeing @jlopes68's rig with -38mm offset Raceline beadlocks and load E 35" KM3s wheeled every weekend since 2018 on the stock carrier I decided to go without on my 0 offset 29lb wheel and 68lb 35" Patagonia MT setup.

Neither rig has any sag or weird behavior with the tailgate, and neither rig has the rubber foot touching the tire. We just finished the Mojave road this weekend which has miles and miles of whoops and washboards, everything's tight as can be. Middle brake light is visible and everything fits as it should.

Everybody wants one, don’t you want one too???‍

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