DIY tailgate holdup rods (adjustable)

How to build a pair of adjustable rods that latch into the tailgate to hold it half open

[@Pete-from-Tn]

I used a 1/2" hole then below that. drilled a 3/4" hole, cut the small edges out with a jig saw. That way your bottom hole fits over the striker. Then it slides up to the top hole. That is smaller than the end of the striker.

[@nproctor74]

That was great!! I was shopping the DG Support Bars and about choked when I saw 2 pieces of steel for $100.00. When I make mine, I'll be using cotter pins for quick release/resize

[@MikeT]

Thanks, it is so overpriced to buy them. Mine are fairly over designed just because it was during covid and I had nothing better to do. So easy to make simple ones vs paying

[@cd1772]

I was thinking the same thing hahaha. I was looking at them, almost purchased them, then I was like wait a minute.. these are just 2 steel bars 🤡

[@ML-bd5rl]

What size was the bolt head you used for the tailgate catch?

[@MikeT]

9/16

[@bialykatto]

Great video!

[@MikeT]

Thanks