Which tailgate do you prefer and why? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

In The Ten Ring · 09-25-2013, 03:36 AM

I like both types of Suburban tailgates....which do you like and why?

**TBONE1964** · 09-25-2013, 07:06 AM

It has to have barn doors for me. There is nothing that speaks "old school" on a burb than barn doors. I also think they are less of a headache to work on.

BB72CHEVKT · 09-25-2013, 11:15 AM

It is kind of hard to sit on barn doors so I prefer the tail gate.

vectorit · 09-25-2013, 12:52 PM

I think tailgate is great for sitting on, and extending the usable floor space when camping.

Though, I like barn doors on lifted suburbans since the hatch will become harder to lock in the upright position.

In my case, my burb only has a 2" lift and I am tall enough to lift it into lock.

CG · 09-25-2013, 08:52 PM

Barn doors panel, gate and hatch burb.

lowrollin70gmc · 09-25-2013, 10:38 PM

Barn doors, I wouldn't be able to reach anything in the back of my K20 with a tailgate.

09-25-2013, 03:36 AM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Which tailgate do you prefer and why? I like both types of Suburban tailgates....which do you like and why?

09-25-2013, 07:06 AM	#2
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Which tailgate do you prefer and why? It has to have barn doors for me. There is nothing that speaks "old school" on a burb than barn doors. I also think they are less of a headache to work on. __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

09-25-2013, 11:15 AM	#3
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: Which tailgate do you prefer and why? It is kind of hard to sit on barn doors so I prefer the tail gate. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

09-25-2013, 12:52 PM	#4
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Which tailgate do you prefer and why? I think tailgate is great for sitting on, and extending the usable floor space when camping. Though, I like barn doors on lifted suburbans since the hatch will become harder to lock in the upright position. In my case, my burb only has a 2" lift and I am tall enough to lift it into lock. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

09-25-2013, 08:52 PM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,773	Re: Which tailgate do you prefer and why? Barn doors panel, gate and hatch burb. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

09-25-2013, 10:38 PM	#6
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: Which tailgate do you prefer and why? Barn doors, I wouldn't be able to reach anything in the back of my K20 with a tailgate. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST



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