Gen 5 Rear End Swap

[Judah144]

Has anyone ever swapped a Gen 5 tailgate on the Gen 4? Is it even possible?

 

[DieselMonk]

I wondered that myself. That split tail gate is an absolute no go for me, since loading and unloading stuff out of the trunk is way more difficult than it needs to be. You are standing waaay further back, or you have to lift stuff much higher. It doesn’t matter for a bag or two, but for someone having a large family (which these vehicles are usually built for or for wifey that is a bit shorter) it does make a difference.

I’ve had an SUV 28 years ago with a split tail gate. Then in 2000 I got a different and bigger one that had the one piece lift gate. Never looked back on the split tail gated ones.

 

[dlcorbett]

I wouldn't think it be possible. The rear of the two trucks is completely different to include the cargo area.

I would love to swap the lift gates if it were possible though. I thonk I'd like the splitgate more than the regular liftgate.

 

[5280tunage]

I wondered that myself. That split tail gate is an absolute no go for me, since loading and unloading stuff out of the trunk is way more difficult than it needs to be. You are standing waaay further back, or you have to lift stuff much higher. It doesn’t matter for a bag or two, but for someone having a large family (which these vehicles are usually built for or for wifey that is a bit shorter) it does make a difference.

I’ve had an SUV 28 years ago with a split tail gate. Then in 2000 I got a different and bigger one that had the one piece lift gate. Never looked back on the split tail gated ones.

Honestly I didn't even think about that. if for example you have the third row seats stowed and you fill the back with stuff, like I do a lot on family trips, there's no way you can reach stuff further back. the small split section will force you to stand at least a full foot further back. You would literally have to climb in to get stuff, or lay on your belly.

 

[dlcorbett]

I mean i have to do that already with the regular lift gate. If you're anything less than 6 foot, you will almost always have to get in the back at some capacity to grab stuff if sitting on the lowered third row. In that case, I usually push it closer to the back from the 2nd row anyway. Atleast with the splitgate, you can sit on the gate, then reach for your stuff.

 

[GixxerJasen]

Had a split tailgate on my 80 series Land Cruiser. It had all the problems described above, but dang it was nice for camping and using it as a counter/table, or sitting on like a pickup truck tailgate. It was a combined awesome convenience and pain in the ass at the same time.

Both are still better than a sideways swinging gate. Had one on my wife's old CRV. Talk about not looking back once it was gone.

 

[DieselMonk]

Had a split tailgate on my 80 series Land Cruiser. It had all the problems described above, but dang it was nice for camping and using it as a counter/table, or sitting on like a pickup truck tailgate. It was a combined awesome convenience and pain in the ass at the same time.

Both are still better than a sideways swinging gate. Had one on my wife's old CRV. Talk about not looking back once it was gone.

Or the barn doors in the old suburban.

 

[mcbobhall]

Traded in a '97 EB for a 2025 Tremor. Miss the full liftgate for all the reasons stated above. Also, it gave more shelter in rain.

 

[eddysales001]

Had expeditions since 98 and I was strongly encouraged by the split design. I however opted this time around to go with a Rivian R1s which has a spit tailgate and I love it