Bronco Fiberglass Tailgate

Autofab has taken the time to reproduce the Bronco tailgate in fiberglass. I did this because after painting my Bronco about a year later the rust started coming through the paint down at the bottom of the tailgate. We sprayed all the right primers and sealers but still it came through. Ford did not do a good job with the lower part of the tailgate as it traps moisture and there isn't much you can do about it until now! Our tailgates weigh about 50 lbs less than stock and they will not rust!! Ever!! Of course you have to use some common sense and not sit or stand on it like you can get away with on a stock tailgate. A couple of kids ok but be reasonable about it. Also we do not recommend the factory tire mounting either. You could probably figure out a way to attach it but I wouldn't advise it. Remember we are promoting a serious offroad machine here and I have seen the stock tailgate rip and crack with the tire mount beating the crap out of everything including your bedside and tailight corners. What Ford was thinking is beyond me. With a stock wheel and tire and if you drive like an old lady it is ok but who uses stock tires and offroads their bronco? The way to mount the spare is like the jeep guys do off a custom rear bumper.

After removing the inner panel you can access the interior of the tailgate. I like to take the tailgate apart while it is still on the truck. It will make it easier to work with. These tailgates are heavy!

TG-Bronco: inside view window in Fully functional with inside frame structures to mount motor Tailgate is light  enough to eliminate springs that add weight and "Fiberglass will not rust"

This is after painting. Of course this tailgate has been taken apart twice now. I am starting to get pretty good at this now!

TG-Bronco: fiberglass tailgate Weight about 50 lbs less then stock metal tailgate

Tailgate fiberglass $850

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