All Hail the Split Tailgate Master Race

by "sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
Published 08/06/2017 at 13:10

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Had a trailer hitch installed on the Lex Cruiser to increase its truckish capabilities. I’m a little disappointed by the fact that the hitch is rated for 1500lbs less than what the LX is rated to tow, but it still enough to pull the odd box trailer or the Alfa on a flatbed. It’s most common use, however, will be to hold my bike rack. And as you can see, thanks to the split tail gate, I can still open up the back even with the bike rack mounted.

Replies (13)

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
08/06/2017 at 13:15, STARS: 1

I desperately need that plastic bit that goes between the cargo area and the tailgate. So many little things go missing there

"Audistein" (Audistein)
08/06/2017 at 13:26, STARS: 2

Surprisingly enough, the BMW X5 still has a split tailgate, even while the RR Sport does not.

"benjrblant" (benjblant)
08/06/2017 at 13:31, STARS: 1

Yeah, too bad the 100 was the first series to get it. )=

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
08/06/2017 at 13:33, STARS: 1

I need to retrofit it somehow

"benjrblant" (benjblant)
08/06/2017 at 13:36, STARS: 1

Split gate is best gate!

"benjrblant" (benjblant)
08/06/2017 at 13:36, STARS: 1

I’m trying to mimic this setup with a park tool bicycle repair stand and a tool roll for the tailgate. Would make a killer mobile bike repair station.

"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
08/06/2017 at 13:51, STARS: 1

It’s a godsend. There’s so many thoughtful little touches on this car. The amount of built-in load straps in the back of this thing is nuts.

"Tristan" (casselts)
08/06/2017 at 16:28, STARS: 0

BUT... Barn doors are best doors.

"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
08/06/2017 at 16:36, STARS: 0

Nah

"cmill189 - sans Volvo" (cmill189)
08/06/2017 at 17:40, STARS: 1

This was the feature I liked best about my ‘95 Yukon. The upper portion was just glass so it would easily stay up if you wanting to hang something out the back.

"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
08/06/2017 at 17:41, STARS: 0

Yup. Although technically, that is not a true split tail gate. Lots of SUVs have that.

"Tristan" (casselts)
08/07/2017 at 00:29, STARS: 1

I’ll see your “nah”, and I’ll raise you one “yes”.

"cmill189 - sans Volvo" (cmill189)
08/07/2017 at 12:16, STARS: 1

The original ones had the real deal. All the GM suvs lost it after the 2000ish redesigns.