Reference Tailgate Replacement Plates Knowledge Dump

[RevN3]

So this seems to be turning into a series. If you've got more into to add I'd be happy to edit it into the top post.

PaxRax $150 + Shipping ($20 for me)
Material: 1/8" aluminum
NOTE: Black powder coating included, does not replace the cap.
PAKRAX 05-CURRENT TACOMA TAILGATE PANEL

Mountain Hatch $220-$260 + Shipping ($20 for me)
Material: 1/2 inch plastic
NOTE: Coupons for First Responders, Military/Vets, Teachers and Nurses. Not sure how to get coupon or what the % off is
https://mountainhatch.org/shop?olsPage=t/mountain-hatch-tacoma-panel-for-2nd-and-3rd-gen

Relentless $189-$304 + Shipping ($93 for me)
Material: .100" aluminum (I'm not familiar with aluminum grades. I suspect this is 1/8" polished smooth)
NOTE: The price bump is for black matte powder coating, covers the cap as well.
2016+ Tacoma Tail Gate Reinforcement

Mobtown $119.00 – $169.00 + Shipping ($47.61 for me)
Material: 14 GA. Steel
NOTE: Tailgate cap is an additional $89.00 + shipping
2005 - 2020 Toyota Tacoma Tailgate Reinforcement Plate

Adventure Ready $???
Material: 3/8″ thick plastic
NOTE: I was unable to see how to buy this one.
Tailgate Cutting Board for Toyota Tacoma - Adventure Ready

Talegator $99
Material: ???
NOTE: Claims to be universal. Website is woefully lacking in information
The TaleGator - Seat for your pick up and SUV tailgates...

EDIT: 12/3/20

Al Offroad Trailgate $185 (increased to $210-30, noted 6/30/21)
Material: 1/8” Aluminum

Toyota Tacoma Trailgate Panel 2005 to 2023

Designed for recreation and adventure, the AL Offroad Trailgate™ Panel brings utility to a previously useless space. Camp Table, Flat Platform, and Tailgating / Entertaining / Drinking Tailgate insert

aloffroadusa.com

Bare Outfitters Trailgate: $195 - (Website gone, company gone as well? noted 6/30/21)
Material: 1/8” Aluminum
NOTE: this is what I ended up getting. AFAICT it is the same thing as the Al Offroad type except with a different logo.

bareoutfitters.com -&nbspbareoutfitters Resources and Information.

bareoutfitters.com is your first and best source for all of the information you’re looking for. From general topics to more of what you would expect to find here, bareoutfitters.com has it all. We hope you find what you are searching for!

bareoutfitters.com

EDIT: 6/30/21

Mobtown "2005 – 2021 TOYOTA TACOMA TAILGATE REINFORCEMENT PLATE" - $175
Material: Made from 14 GA. Steel, Matte Black Powdercoat. Optional Hardware Pack W/ Steel Rivet Nuts and Corrosion Resistant Bolts to replace factory plastic nut inserts FREE SHIPPING TO THE LOWER 48 STATES (Contact us for shipping to AK, HI or Canada)

Contact Support

expand...

Snail armor also has one. Doesn't replace the cap and can be custom laser etched if you want to add your own design. Was $185 when I bought mine.

SNAILARMOR TACOMA TAILGATE (2016-2023)

The SnailArmor Tailgate is the perfect replacement for the OEM plastic tailgate wavy cover to make it flat and into a great work surface.

snailarmor.com

-------------------------------------------------------------

- Why do I need one of these?

The stock panel has 2 problems that I'm aware of. The material is not very strong and the ribbed surface make it a pain in the ass to set things down on it (including your ass). - RevN3

- If I get one with a cap, will it work with my canopy/topper/shell or tonneau cover?

Based in the writeups from companies that offer them the cap could be thinner resulting in less of a seal, YMMV. - RevN3

- Can I just DIY one myself? It doesn't look too hard.

I agree, it looks do-able but I'm not seeing many examples of people doing that anywhere. I guess the answer is, maybe?

 

[Tyler]

I'm loving your knowledge dump threads. I've been thinking of a way to have them more officially available on the website, such as in the tutorials drop down list at the top of each page. There is also a way to put the info in an organized spreadsheet view like I did in my build thread, but the way you have it is fine right now. Thank you for putting this stuff together for us.

I agree with your two listed issues. The solutions on the market tend to be expensive for what they are, but apparently a DIY version doesn't save THAT much money depending on the material you go with.

 

[RevN3]

Yeah, I suppose I should go into DIY solutions. I will look into that more.

I'm glad you like the dump threads. I figure I'm already doing the research so I might as well paste the results into a post. My Google-fu is strong.

 

[kwill]

The PakRax does NOT replace the cap. The tailgate is still operable under a DiamondBack cover.

 

[RevN3]

Added Al Offroad Trailgate and Bare Outfitters

 

[NVTaco]

Mountain Hatch $220-$260 + Shipping ($20 for me)
Material: 1/2 inch plastic
NOTE: Coupons for First Responders, Military/Vets, Teachers and Nurses. Not sure how to get coupon or what the % off is
https://mountainhatch.org/shop?olsPage=t/mountain-hatch-tacoma-panel-for-2nd-and-3rd-gen

If you purchase it through R4T, they accept GovX and you get 10% discount on everything.

 

[RevN3]

Apparently this is also an option: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4831514

 

[New Holland Overland]

Added Al Offroad Trailgate and Bare Outfitters

Bare outfitters no longer available, pricing for AL off-road is $210-30

 

[RevN3]

Bare outfitters no longer available, pricing for AL off-road is $210-30

I was just noticing that. Also, it looks like Mobtown has one now for $175

Contact Support

 

[Berserker__taco]

I was just noticing that. Also, it looks like Mobtown has one now for $175

Contact Support

Snail armor also has one. Doesn't replace the cap and can be custom laser etched if you want to add your own design. Was $185 when I bought mine.