In my opinion the tailgate hole product by @RichardCranium & @P99Guy (1 piece printed design available at https://segarms.square.site ) is a better designed product than the 2 piece. Here is my experience with both.
The 2 piece was printed separately by xometry.com for a price of about $16 shipped. The files are public and available at thinkverse. Although I put the order at the same time, both pieces were printed separately, using different materials (large - ABS; small - Nylon 12; hence colors), and were delivered separately at different times. They fit well in this inconspicuous location and I really had no issues with it.
*when I tried to pop the pieces out to insert the 1 piece, a tab on the larger piece broke.
The 1 piece was solid and is thicker than the 2 piece. The slot tabs were also more robust so I don't think it'll peel or snap. It was a uniform color 3D print, that I feel provides a cleaner look overall in this hidden location. The order ($15) was expedited and shipped with care - tab protector insert and bubbled wrapped. It smells of a quality design and print. Came with simple installation instructions and was easy to snap in.
*the red insert behind the plate is just a protective items for the tabs during shipping. The white rectangle is a removeable instruction sticker, you dont see it in this next pic.
Some of my FAQ's before I decided to buy either cover:
Do you really need to cover this hole?
It depends. Its mostly cosmetic unless you haul a lot of small stuff (eg dirt) in the entirety of the bed and don't want anything getting in the tailgate. The opening is out of sight and for most owners, wont see this being an issue.
So 2 plates or 1?
Both will cover up the hole so I guess it depends on your taste. I prefer the single plate for a cleaner uniform look over the 2 piece look. This doesn't take into account the print quality. From a design aspect, the single piece is thicker and sturdier.
Why did I buy two?
Initially I had ordered and installed the 2 piece version and it was fine. I don't haul a lot of debris to worry about anything getting in these holes. In fact before ordering any plate I really didn't notice this gap. Guess it was more for piece of mind but more so because I like doing these random mods - I'm sure most of you know what I mean.
Anyhow after following the thread and checking out this similar product, it was just for that same reason. A better mod that proved to be a better mouse trap, atleast to me.
The 2 piece was printed separately by xometry.com for a price of about $16 shipped. The files are public and available at thinkverse. Although I put the order at the same time, both pieces were printed separately, using different materials (large - ABS; small - Nylon 12; hence colors), and were delivered separately at different times. They fit well in this inconspicuous location and I really had no issues with it.
*when I tried to pop the pieces out to insert the 1 piece, a tab on the larger piece broke.
The 1 piece was solid and is thicker than the 2 piece. The slot tabs were also more robust so I don't think it'll peel or snap. It was a uniform color 3D print, that I feel provides a cleaner look overall in this hidden location. The order ($15) was expedited and shipped with care - tab protector insert and bubbled wrapped. It smells of a quality design and print. Came with simple installation instructions and was easy to snap in.
*the red insert behind the plate is just a protective items for the tabs during shipping. The white rectangle is a removeable instruction sticker, you dont see it in this next pic.
Some of my FAQ's before I decided to buy either cover:
Do you really need to cover this hole?
It depends. Its mostly cosmetic unless you haul a lot of small stuff (eg dirt) in the entirety of the bed and don't want anything getting in the tailgate. The opening is out of sight and for most owners, wont see this being an issue.
So 2 plates or 1?
Both will cover up the hole so I guess it depends on your taste. I prefer the single plate for a cleaner uniform look over the 2 piece look. This doesn't take into account the print quality. From a design aspect, the single piece is thicker and sturdier.
Why did I buy two?
Initially I had ordered and installed the 2 piece version and it was fine. I don't haul a lot of debris to worry about anything getting in these holes. In fact before ordering any plate I really didn't notice this gap. Guess it was more for piece of mind but more so because I like doing these random mods - I'm sure most of you know what I mean.
Anyhow after following the thread and checking out this similar product, it was just for that same reason. A better mod that proved to be a better mouse trap, atleast to me.
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