Tailgate Storage. 100 Series Landcruiser Step by Step Installation.

Product: 100/105 Series Tailgate Modification
Made by: Huracan Fabrication
Things you’ll need in addition to what’s supplied to install this product:
- Angle Grinder
- Min 2 x cutting discs
- 1 x sanding discs
- Allen Key Set (metric)
- Socket Set (metric)
- 13mm Spanner
- Utility Knife
- PH2 Phillips Head Screwdriver
- Scrap cardboard
- Metal File
- Small Tarp
- Drill
- Drill Bits
- Vacuum
- Adjustable Wrench (optional)
- Masking Tape (optional)
PPE
- Safety Glasses
- Work Gloves
- Earmuffs
- Long Sleeve T-Shirt
STEP 1. Remove the Factory Tailgate Carpet
STEP 2. Remove Factory Panels
STEP 3. Cut loose the cable and wiring from their factory clips.
STEP 4. Bolt in the Template and mark area you need to cut
STEP 5. Cut out the marked area with an angle grinder
STEP 6. Clean up the edges
STEP 7. Vacuum Clean Tailgate with wax and grease remover
STEP 8. Paint the edges with a metal primer
STEP 9. Reconnect all the cables and electrical wiring
STEP. 10 Cut and mould Sound Deadening Material
STEP 11. Bolt in Tailgate
Additional note: I drilled extra holes into the tailgate to cable tie the 100 series latch cable out of the way of the hurucan fab tailgate storage latch.

[@disipiobros]

Yeah so good

[@HammerRocks]

How are you finding the weight of the tailgate now when filled with gear? Next mod could be to fit a pair of gas struts to help with soft opening and assist in closing it. I've seen a couple of kits from the US for both the 80 & 100 Series.

[@Think4X4]

It’s manageable. The metal spring rod that comes factory in the 100series is still assisting to lift the tailgate. It’s just noticeable heavier when lowering the tailgate.
Gas struts are an option, but we’d need to look into how much weight they support. I often have two people sitting on the tailgate.

[@disipiobros]

Put an electric one in hahah