Tailgate Table Project
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OP
I often think that I should just stop posting about my projects. So far about four dozen of my designs have been put into production (or are about to be) by 7 different companies, so I suppose it's reasonable for people to think projects that I post are going to be available, but maybe I should just stop.You'll be fending off people wanting to buy your stuff till the end.
We enjoy seeing what you do. I'm not sure how to get around the problem of others wanting to buy what you make. It's a good problem to have, but I see where it is a tiring one that conflicts with your willingness to share. Again, we enjoy seeing what you do.
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OP
Maybe people would enjoy seeing this ...
I posted earlier in this thread about how I make metal Molle panels in my home workshop, here's a video that shows another part of my process - I often make models of my designs to verify operation or aesthetics before I start construction. In the case of this table, I wanted to make sure the design would operate as intended, so here's a model I made by printing out the design drawings in small scale...
Towards the end of the video you might notice that for a few seconds I'm holding the Molle panel out horizontally - that's part of the design I haven't implemented yet - brackets to support the Molle panel horizontally so it could serve to double the size of the table surface if necessary.
...I posted earlier in this thread about how I make metal Molle panels in my home workshop, here's a video that shows another part of my process - I often make models of my designs to verify operation or aesthetics before I start construction. In the case of this table, I wanted to make sure the design would operate as intended, so here's a model I made by printing out the design drawings in small scale...
Towards the end of the video you might notice that for a few seconds I'm holding the Molle panel out horizontally - that's part of the design I haven't implemented yet - brackets to support the Molle panel horizontally so it could serve to double the size of the table surface if necessary.
OP
My son wants a tailgate table in his Jeep so we installed it this morning (sorry it's not a TJ, but the table works the same on a TJ tailgate ).
Had to do it first thing because Robert wanted to test it by cooking his breakfast.
He made fried eggs and toast.
).Had to do it first thing because Robert wanted to test it by cooking his breakfast.
He made fried eggs and toast.
Rubicon John
TJ Enthusiast
Have you happened to design any heavy duty tailgate hinges? I would love a set to help the tailgate support a 33" tire but the only ones I see are the Morryde ones and they're pricey. I notice you have some nice looking hinges on the Jeep in your photos so I thought I'd ask.
OP
Yes, I have designed heavy duty tailgate hinges... I designed the MORyde hinges you mentioned
.The hinges on the JK are the JK version of the same hinges, along with the JK tailgate reinforcement. I also designed the Exogate/MORryde TJ tailgate reinforcement.
Rubicon John
TJ Enthusiast
Interesting! What are your thoughts on the hinges alone supporting a 33" spare mounted to the tailgate?Yes, I have designed heavy duty tailgate hinges... I designed the MORyde hinges you mentioned
The hinges on the JK are the JK version of the same hinges, along with the JK tailgate reinforcement. I also designed the Exogate/MORryde TJ tailgate reinforcement.
OP
You'll find people who run 33's and even larger with just the MORryde hinges, but you'll also find people who say they've been carrying a 35 on their stock tailgate hinges for years with no problem. There are a wide range of opinions out there.
I believe the factory tailgate is just adequate for the weight of a stock spare so if it's a heavy 33 (6-8 ply), I personally would want to also have a tailgate reinforcement on there in addition to the HD hinges.
Mjj37
New Member
OP
I don't sell anything, I just design stuff
.But a company has contacted me and expressed interest in marketing the table. I don't know where the discussion will end up, it's a recent contact and there's no commitment yet. They seem interested in it for the TJ, JK and JL.