{"product_id":"jeep-jl-drop-down-tailgate","title":"JL Drop Down Tailgate [PRE-ORDER]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJeep Wrangler JL Drop Down Tailgate (3\/16\" Aluminum)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTHIS PRODUCT IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER. ONCE YOUR ORDER IS PLACED, THERE IS A 6-WEEK LEAD TIME BEFORE THE PRODUCT WILL SHIP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn the back of your Jeep into the ultimate trailside workstation. The Next Venture Motorsports JL Drop Down Tailgate replaces the factory tailgate with a sleek, ultra-tough, lightweight drop-down tailgate\/platform engineered specifically for the Jeep Wrangler JL and JLU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you need a rock-solid trail kitchen table, an emergency workbench for field repairs, or simply an easier way to load gear, this conversion delivers maximum utility without adding unnecessary weight to your rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Purpose Functionality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serves as a secure tailgate closure and drops down to create a flat, heavy-duty camp table or utility surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Engineering:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC laser cut and CNC press-brake formed to match the exact body contours of the Jeep Wrangler JL for a clean, factory-plus fitment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRattle-Free Trail Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with heavy-duty latches and high-test stainless support cables designed to eliminate vibration and noise on washboard roads and technical obstacles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed, tested, and manufactured in-house at Next Venture Motorsports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018+ Jeep Wrangler JL \u0026amp; JLU (2-Door \u0026amp; 4-Door)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/16\" 5052 Aluminum with Steel Reinforced Hinge Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinc Plated Fasteners \u0026amp; Heavy-Duty Support Lanyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Rating: \u003c\/strong\u003eHolds up to 350 LBS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare Aluminum\/Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed \u0026amp; Manufactured in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 5052 Aluminum and Steel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e5052 aluminum main Panel — chosen deliberately. It forms without cracking and keeps its strength through the weld. Alloys that win on a datasheet give much of it back at every weld seam; ours doesn't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSteel-reinforced hinge and bracket points.\u003c\/b\u003e The hybrid approach - Steel where it pivots and carries load, aluminum everywhere else. It's also why ours carries ~20% more metal than the competition — weight spent exactly where drop-down tailgates fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Technical Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate - Kit does require some minor cutting of the body sheet metal and plastic trim. (basic hand tools and power tools required).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes all required mounting brackets, latches, and zinc plated hardware for installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Next Venture Motorsports LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48159176655084,"sku":"NV-JL-00407","price":1499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/9443\/1141\/files\/5596.jpg?v=1787251010","url":"https:\/\/nextventuremotorsports.com\/products\/jeep-jl-drop-down-tailgate","provider":"Next Venture Motorsports LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}