Tailgate Release Handle

[JIMBOX]

Heh Heh, yeah, that would be a pretty good way of hiding it from those CURIOUS KIDS !

As long as it isn't COMPLETELY OBVIOUS !

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[Jabarsetti]

I know I'm about 4 months behind, I love this Idea and probably will attempt something similar in the near future. If this locks and cant be opened I would think it would completely negate the insurance argument. Most modern trunks, cargo areas have a way to open internally for the mere purpose of safety. I would say the statement about having a child fall out of the cargo area and mean "no insurance" would be because you have a child in the cargo area while in motion and not strapped in, just like insurance companies don't have to pay injury claims if you weren't wearing a seat belt (most still will though). I'm no insurance adjuster but common sense tells me if the gate locks and cant be open just like a normal door you'd be safe with insurance. it'd be no different than a kid using a door handle and opening a normal door and falling out. Hell, we all ride around with no doors on.

I am super stoked to try this and utilize it while camping.

 

[Willyscdo]

Pulled the trigger on this project today. Very happy how things turned out. Here’s my write up.

I used the parts I had mentioned above. Used a paracord bracelet for the release. Bought a six inch cable (King Marine Bimini Top 6" Nylon Clear Coated SS Cable with loop - 2 pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DVJBKZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Zd77AbGKV30CM) and shackles (Cosmos ® 10 PCS ½ inch Silver Color Stainless Steel D Shackles with Cosmos Fastening Strap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008KYDZE6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ne77AbGD08EPR) along with this handle (Bartact TAOGHRPBR - Jeep Wrangler JK Rear Side Sound Bar Paracord Grab Handles (PAIR) - Made in USA - BLACK/RED https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PO17GDO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6e77AbN1ZSCMS).

I popped off the rear trim using a trim tool. Popped off easily. I used a shackle to attach the cable to the mechanism pictured. I initially tried the plug port in the pics but didn’t have the downward angle I needed to release. So I drilled a hole in the plastic and put a rubber grommet in the plastic.

For the handle I used the two unused threaded holes. The top hole is an M8 and the bottom is an M6. Both are fine (28) thread. I had an M8 but didn’t have an M6 that was long enough. I bought a 35mm and it worked but would have preferred a 40 or 45 for mor depth in the threads.

I drilled through the plastic and screwed them through after replacing the trim. Painted the washer and bolts but the paint came off when torquing down. Will paint in place. I hope some of you can make used of this. Used the extra handle and a shackle as a handle for my Hydroflask. See pics below.

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really nice, am gonna do this on my Sahara, by the does your tailgate have a key lock cylinder? , mine does not.

 

[JoFoCoCo]

I did a similar idea as @banessi 's cable and loop, but used a replacement recliner latch and cable for a more finished look and less protrusions that could be accidentally pulled. Write up over here. This is what the finished latch looks like, still thinking about a pull handle.


Picture (and label) almost look photoshopped, but is real! More pic's in the other thread

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