Shaved Tailgate Handle

[Patent_Pending]

I would like to shave the tailgate handle on my truck but I do not want to relocate the handle inside the bed. I would like to use a pair of 45 lb. solenoids to make the tailgate latch remote entry. Has anyone done this or has anyone heard of it being done?

If so, is there a reliable kit somewhere?

How could you set up an emergency release cable?

Thanks.

[kinjo1977]

Here is something I think you would like.
http://www.mrtruck.net/droptail.htm

It's fully remotely controlled.
And for a manual release, rig up a pop-a-lock.

[Patent_Pending]

Originally posted by kinjo1977@Feb 17 2005, 10:48 PM
Here is something I think you would like.
http://www.mrtruck.net/droptail.htm

It's fully remotely controlled.
And for a manual release, rig up a pop-a-lock.

Nice! I will keep it in mind. Thanks.

[WHT6.0HD]

That is slick. I sent an e-mail for pricing. not so much interested in the auto wing effect but click a button and tailgate is down is cool. Lazy, but cool.

Jeff

[kinjo1977]

Of course it is, I found it.
You have to dig deep to find companys that do custom stuff like that.
And yeah, it is lazy. My fingers work just fine.

[Patent_Pending]

Making it easy on the fingers (lazy) isn't the point. The shaved look is great for the outside of the tailgate but I do not want to relocate the handle to the inside of the tailgate. Smooth on both sides. In other words, it is different and doesn't simply follow the herd.

[WHT6.0HD]

Im all about the being lazy one finger application. I dont even car if it has a tailgate handle if the remote works. I wonder if you could program your remote door lock additional button to open it. Then you would not have to carry two remotes. They would be to heavy LOL

[kirkrhughes]

I wonder if you could use the remote from a GM car that has a trunk release. Wish I could do that with the tailgate and the rear hatch. Settled for a handle flip.