Tailgate Weight Rating

kanger328 · 05-09-2008, 03:04 PM

Anyone know the weight limit on the tailgate? I usually haul my motorcycle in the back of my CC, but the rear end of my bike sits on the tailgate because the bike is so long. My bike weighs about 600 lbs. There doesn't seem to be a problem with the rear end of my bike sitting on the tailgate, but thought I'd ask just in case (can't find the rating in the owner's manual).

Quartz · 05-09-2008, 03:09 PM

This has been discussed before and if memory serves me right, the rating is around 350 lbs. Seems like many have hauled a bike with the back tire on the tailgate and have not had problems.

**bbomar** · 05-09-2008, 03:38 PM

This exceedes the weight limit.......

2007 TITAN LE · 05-09-2008, 06:34 PM

Nissan conservatively rates the tailgate at 200 lbs. I think that it can hold more, just keep an eye on it. If I were to haul a bike I would cut 3/4 inch plywood to fit the bed from front to the end of the tailgate and then place one long 2X6 or 2X8 under both wheels of the bike. That will help even out the load.

timeoff2fish · 05-09-2008, 08:31 PM

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And some Chee-tos!!

**HudsonValleyTitan** · 05-09-2008, 08:34 PM

The tailgate is rated at 350 LBS according to the dealer.

Johnny08 · 05-09-2008, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbomar

This exceedes the weight limit.......

eeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

That's nasty......

**redneckpapa1996** · 05-09-2008, 08:43 PM

That's a whole lotta love right there !!!! LOL

**HudsonValleyTitan** · 05-09-2008, 09:21 PM

Why does she bother with that bikini? Put a VW emblem on her belly button....she'll look like a Beetle!

gyrate · 05-10-2008, 12:16 AM

ive had 500 with no issues. wouldnt bounce it around with that much weight though. just stationary support

miketan · 05-10-2008, 12:27 AM

I wonder what the "actual" rating is for the Tundra tailgate? 150lbs max? :P

kanger328 · 05-10-2008, 03:31 AM

Thanks for the responses. No thanks to pic...jeez

jljue · 05-10-2008, 07:18 PM

Tundra tailgate 150 lb max? If that were for real, then even I couldn't bounce walk or bounce around on it. It's probably around 350 lbs or whatever all the other manufacturers are rating their tailgates, but someone forgot a few load calculations to determine where to put the reinforcements or extra welds. Oh wait, Japanese culture is to design and then reinforce, not redesign because it insults the designer. Expect their tailgate to be 25-50 lbs heavier for the same weight rating in the next few years, if they ever fix the problem.

As for our tailgate, I don't remember the weight rating, but it handles riding mowers, motorcycles, and 4-wheelers without problems, at least from what I see in the plant parking lot and from what I hear from people at work.