tailgate dropping

[adam8888d]

anyone had problems with there tailgate dropping ? i took mine into the dealers becouse of this problem . the tailgate has dropped and the bumper is now taking the paint off when i put it down . had a look at the problem myself the back pannel where the inges are bolted to is not strong enough diesign fault [ be aware ] nissan dealers answer , IM SORRY SIR BUT THE TAILGATE HAS A WEIGHT CAPACITY OF 56KG MAX WHEN IT IS DOWN , YOU HAVE OVER LOADED IT , SORRY NOTHING WE CAN DO !

[CT_Nismo]

My tailgate experienced the same problem. In my case, it was one of the hinges that was bent. The Stealership gave me some pushback but ultimately replaced the hinge under warranty.

Any company that would design the hinges to hold up to 56 kg is brain-dead. People routinely stand on the open tailgate.

[Hymie1]

Please explain how you're suppose to get gear out of the tray that is near the cab without climbing over the tailgate and where is the warning on the load restriction????

[TerribleOne]

Pretty much most of the California lifeguards are starting to use frontiers, they routinely have one-two people riding on the open tailgate. I have seen up to 3 full grown men siting on the open tailgate. I wonder if they have had issues, Next time I see a lifeguard in a Frontier I will ask.

That is no good that you have had issues.

[adam8888d]

its early days yet but im sure i can see a law suit coming on . im waiting for them to give it to me in wrighting fist before i play my ace card

Originally Posted by CT_Nismo

My tailgate experienced the same problem. In my case, it was one of the hinges that was bent. The Stealership gave me some pushback but ultimately replaced the hinge under warranty.

Any company that would design the hinges to hold up to 56 kg is brain-dead. People routinely stand on the open tailgate.

next time you are with your truck drop the tailgate down and push the panel the inges are bolted to to see if it flexis in the middle . mine does

Originally Posted by Hymie1

Please explain how you're suppose to get gear out of the tray that is near the cab without climbing over the tailgate and where is the warning on the load restriction????

the dealer said that that is why the rear bumper has a step on it . for loading . to be right about it the manager agrees with me , he is just tacking instructions from head office nissan technicle department .

[Frontismo88]

Exactly how many pounds is 56KG? I think my 1st gen tailgate can hold more than that...but I only know it in pounds...

[CT_Nismo]

Originally Posted by adam8888d

its early days yet but im sure i can see a law suit coming on . im waiting for them to give it to me in wrighting fist before i play my ace card

next time you are with your truck drop the tailgate down and push the panel the inges are bolted to to see if it flexis in the middle . mine does

the dealer said that that is why the rear bumper has a step on it . for loading . to be right about it the manager agrees with me , he is just tacking instructions from head office nissan technicle department .

I would not resort to lawsuit at the beginning. Ask the Dodo at the dealership, does one step on the bumper to go over the closed tailgate. Is this safe?

My hinges do not flex.

What goes on Down Under is a mystery to me.

Originally Posted by Frontismo88

Exactly how many pounds is 56KG? I think my 1st gen tailgate can hold more than that...but I only know it in pounds...

Remember this: 2.2 pounds per kilogram; 454 grams per lb.

56 kilos is 123 pounds. The Frontier is designed only for women!

[Frontismo88]

The tailgate on my first gen is able to support around 200 lbs....I transported some furniture back to my place one day and the bulk of a 200 lbs bookcase was basically sitting on my tailgate...

Didn't have any problems...Tailgate and bumper are fine...

[2006_FrontierLE]

I guess that makes using the bed extender pointless....

[BRUTAL]

Originally Posted by CT_Nismo

My hinges do not flex.

Remember this: 2.2 pounds per kilogram; 454 grams per lb.

56 kilos is 123 pounds. The Frontier is designed only for women!

WELL THEN MY WIFE HAS OVER LOADED OURS BY 2 POUNDS. I HAVE DRIVEN OUR 200# RIDING LAWN MOWER ONTO THE BED WITH ME ON IT(ANOTHER 200#) AND NO PROBLEMS. BUT I HAVE HAD BOTH CABLE BOLTS COME LOOSE OUT OF THE BED FOR THE TAILGATE AND CAUSE 1 CORNER TO BEND