Tailgate Weight Limit?

[TrustButVerify]

Any theories on a realistic weight limit for the tailgate? I need to load a motorcycle weighing about 500lbs via a ramp. The only dynamic portion of the weight will be during the loading. The bulk of the bike, if not all, will sit in the bed. This is on a long bed.

I know older generations had issues with the tailgate buckling (2nd gen), and there's no published number I can find of the weight limits. It looks like the tailgate is much thicker than older models, but hard to tell if that's structural or cosmetic.

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[JED]

Any theories on a realistic weight limit for the tailgate? I need to load a motorcycle weighing about 500lbs via a ramp. The only dynamic portion of the weight will be during the loading. The bulk of the bike, if not all, will sit in the bed. This is on a long bed.

I know older generations had issues with the tailgate buckling (2nd gen), and there's no published number I can find of the weight limits. It looks like the tailgate is much thicker than older models, but hard to tell if that's structural or cosmetic.

Place a 2 X 4 across the length of the tailgate to distribute the ramp load if you have concern.

 

[sparkytaco]

I wouldnt worry about it, you're not parking it on the tailgate. Just load it up.

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