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sixxgunscott 10-25-2006, 07:00 PM Anyone know what the load rating of the standard short bed tail gate might be? I have replaced the stock braided cables with VR Straps :D . My ATV weights about 625lbs and the rear wheels will be on the tailgate, and I'm worried that this weight might be too much for the tailgate to support :eek: . Any thoughts? 1BADSL 10-25-2006, 10:34 PM Not sure exactly what the weight rating is but if you are only going to be putting the back tires on it. I say go with it. I have put all my trucks tailgates through hell and haven't had any problems. 300 lbs shouldn't even phase it. However I could just be the luckiest sob and will now count on my tailgate and it will fail. BRB looking for a piece of wood to knock on...... sixxgunscott 10-26-2006, 12:02 AM Thanks! I spoke with the dealer and they were clueless. I was worried about the Quad bouncing up & down on the tailgate. By the way, I love Douglas Adams and plan to have my tombstone inscribed: " So Long and Thanks for all the Fish":grd: 1BADSL 10-26-2006, 12:09 AM Alright I'm back. Just make sure you tie it down good so that it won't be bouncing. Momentum sucks, well sometimes. Right on man, take it easy. Diesel_Dog 10-26-2006, 01:19 AM I load my camper in(8.5 feet) with my tailgate down, no problems so far. Make sure the quad is tied down well, and for added protection you could always put a sheet of plywood down first to distribute the weight. hemisareslow 10-26-2006, 01:41 AM i'd say your fine...i have had well over 600lbs sitting on my tailgate when loading bags of cement...also have had my sled sitting on it....just strap it down....you will be fine.. 66flh 10-26-2006, 01:43 AM If you're really worried,put a sheet of plywood under it to distribute the load more evenly.Damn I'm good. hemisareslow 10-26-2006, 02:10 AM If you're really worried,put a sheet of plywood under it to distribute the load more evenly.Damn I'm good. yup...and apparently you don't read all that well.... I load my camper in(8.5 feet) with my tailgate down, no problems so far. Make sure the quad is tied down well, and for added protection you could always put a sheet of plywood down first to distribute the weight. damn I'm good:cool: 1BADSL 10-26-2006, 03:16 AM Ah, plywood shmywood....... Ruben Z 10-26-2006, 10:32 AM I've had my Yamaha Big Bear loaded to the bone with Deer Corn on the back resting on my tailgate with no Issues! 66flh 10-26-2006, 10:35 AM yup...and apparently you don't read all that well.... damn I'm good:cool:You arent that good.My bad.:D travrazz 10-26-2006, 12:37 PM I haul my 700 prairie around all the time with the rear wheels on the tailgate. Just make sure it's tied down and you should be fine. redneckbuckeye 10-26-2006, 01:35 PM Anyone know what the load rating of the standard short bed tail gate might be? I have replaced the stock braided cables with VR Straps :D . My ATV weights about 625lbs and the rear wheels will be on the tailgate, and I'm worried that this weight might be too much for the tailgate to support :eek: . Any thoughts? I think the official load ratings are two fat asses and one skrauny ***.):h bcarricarte 10-26-2006, 02:13 PM The most I've put in my bed was a Mule...Yeah that stretched some things out a bit, but the tailgate did hold. My brother has a brute force atv and that thing loads in just fine into my truck sixxgunscott 10-26-2006, 06:12 PM I think the official load ratings are two fat asses and one skrauny ***.):h Thanks - At various times I have resembled all three !:lol: Diesel_Dog 10-27-2006, 12:50 AM yup...and apparently you don't read all that well.... damn I'm good:cool: whats the orginal thought make me then? Redneck? ):h hemisareslow 10-27-2006, 01:09 AM whats the orginal thought make me then? Redneck? ):h how bout a weight distribution engineer?:ro) | ||