Non-Dropside + little $ = Dropside

[mdmorgan]

I hate opening and shuting the tailgate. I love not having to side pallets in from the rear. Hence the love/hate.

Most dropsides are missing the troop seat braces. Without the braces, it is almost impossible to close the tailgate with people sitting in the seats. It's also dangerous because the sides can drop with the people in them.

What are these braces you speak of? I have people ride on mine a lot, I'de hate to dump them out.

 

[m16ty]

What are these braces you speak of? I have people ride on mine a lot, I'de hate to dump them out.

Check out this thread- http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/...aces.html?highlight=dropside+troop+seat+brace

There's a couple of pics in that thread also.

 

[mdmorgan]

Got it thanks, seems like a turnbuckle would work pretty good.

 

[m16ty]

I've got one half of a original brace. I've been planning on using it for a pattern and making me a couple.

The troop seats still can't fall as long as the front latches are secure but it's just another safety measure. It also stiffens up the sides when the tailgate is down.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Daniel, I think Carnac has those braces.

 

[A/C Cages]

Most dropsides are missing the troop seat braces. Without the braces, it is almost impossible to close the tailgate with people sitting in the seats. It's also dangerous because the sides can drop with the people in them.[/QUOTE]


Whats the problem with that? Its called ejection seats. A quick easy way to get the people out of the back of your truck. lol

 

[stevegr]

CARNAC, do you have a set of dropside braces? PM sent. Thanks