CJ Tailgate Conversion Kit for your TJ or YJ
Note: The tailgate is not included in this kit.
Do you love the look of the old school CJ tailgates, if so look no further. This is the only
kit out there in the market that converts your factory swing out tailgate into a
drop down tailgate. This robust drop down tailgate conversion kit is designed
to easily hold over 400lbs. This
kit is compatible with your factory hard
or soft top. Please note that the CJ tailgate kit is best suited for
those running a soft top as the CJ tailgates lock from the inside of the
Jeep and if you are running a hard top you will be required to open and
close the tailgate from the inside of your Wrangler.
The kit installs
with minimal shop tools and installation
is
a snap. Drilling of four holes is required to mount the bottom of the
hinge to the Jeep tub and custom fabrication is required to keep the
tailgate closed as the factory CJ tailgate latch mechanism does not fit
flush against the YJ or TJ bodies to keep the tailgate closed.
Engineered to last with quality hinges and cables, all metal brackets are shipped unpainted and are laser cut and formed on a press brake. Note, the tailgate is not included with this kit.
Your spare tire will need to be attached with an after market swing out tire carrier. This kit is compatible with either a bumper mounted tire carrier or a tub mounted tire carrier. There are dozens of designs and manufactures to pick form depending upon your requirements and the amount you are looking to spend.
A drop down tail gate has many ideal uses, here are a few that previous customers have sent to us.