Installing a MORryde tailgate reinforcement kit after corner armor

[Irun]

Installing the Savvy corners definitely reinforces the tailgate hinge mounting on the tub side. Is there a reason to install something like the MORryde kit after doing so? I'm only going to be running a 32" - 33" tire max, but my trail tire set runs on the heavy side. I'll install the reinforcement if needed, but don't want to add the weight if this is an unnecessary upgrade.

As an additional data point, I will also be installing Savvy tailgate armor (and the valance). This makes me think I won't need the MORryde kit. Thoughts?

 

[voodooridr]

 

[Mike_H]

The reinforcement is for the hinges, not the tub. You could probably just buy the HD hinges and run that way.

 

[Longwhitejeep]

This is what @mrblaine did for @Midnight LJR morryde. I think you need to modify the savvy tub sliders if you run the hinges. It looks like he used the tailgate reinforcement but this is all with 35s.

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/midnight-ljr-build.22795/page-25

 

[jws4621]

I had some scrap steel around the shop that was the same thickness of the armor and spaced them out.

 

[RINC]

X2

 

[Irun]

This is what @mrblaine did for @Midnight LJR morryde. I think you need to modify the savvy tub sliders if you run the hinges. It looks like he used the tailgate reinforcement but this is all with 35s.

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/midnight-ljr-build.22795/page-25

That's good to know about having to modify the tub sliders. @Midnight LJR did you use the entire MORryde kit or just the hinges? Also, do you have other pictures of the entire setup?

 

[Midnight LJR]

That's good to know about having to modify the tub sliders. @Midnight LJR did you use the entire MORryde kit or just the hinges? Also, do you have other pictures of the entire setup?

It still has the hinges and the tailgate reinforcement. But not the taper that mounts to the tub.

What other photo angles are you looking for?

 

[rasband]

One underappreciated benefit to the morryde hinges is how much wider the tailgate swings open. But other than that for your setup, I wouldn't think they're required. If I had known I was going the way I did (spare delete) I would have kept my OEM hinges and not trimmed the passenger side rub rail.

 

[Irun]

What other photo angles are you looking for?

If it's got the tailgate reinforcement no additional pictures are needed. Thanks!

 

[Irun]

One underappreciated benefit to the morryde hinges is how much wider the tailgate swings open. But other than that for your setup, I wouldn't think they're required. If I had known I was going the way I did (spare delete) I would have kept my OEM hinges and not trimmed the passenger side rub rail.

After re-adjusting the tailgate hinges it closes much better, with a very slight drop when opened. I'm now not getting any up and down movement when bouncing the spare around. However, there is some in and out movement, so I'll need to move the striker in a little. I'm going to just do that and run it for now. My main concern is trying to minimize stress on the tailgate, but believe I'm over thinking this!