Tailgate Pads

Carrying a bike attached to your tailgate is the perfect way to improve your cycling experience on the move. Although, supporting your bike, the tailgate is vulnerable to dents and scratches caused by occasional movements of your bicycle that may occur on bumpy roads. To protect it from damaging factors and keep your tailgate's paint-and-lacquer coating looking brand-new, you may use one of premium quality tailgate pads we offer. It will shield your tailgate from damage, while maintaining its original functionality and easy access to your truck's bed.

When choosing a tailgate pad, the main thing you should keep in mind is its size and fit. A properly fitting tailgate pad ensures complete protection for your tailgate from the elements and damage that may be caused by transporting a bike or a snowboard. Another benefit of the right size tailgate pad is that it allows you to keep it easy to reach your trunk with no need to remove the pad, since its cut-outs match your tailgate's handle and other functional elements. A proper size tailgate pad is easy to install with no tools required in less than no time.

Durability of a tailgate pad is no less important than its fit. To protect your tailgate, the material a pad is made from must be strong enough to withstand cuts, punctures and abrasion. For this reason, most tailgate pads are made with durable materials like nylon, vinyl or polyester. They are highly resistant to wear and tear, so you can rest assured your tailgate is protected from damage as long as it has such a pad. The quality of the seams is also very important, since they are often the very first places to wear out, and if one of them breaks down, it may ruin the entire tailgate pad. Besides, the places where a pad is fastened to the tailgate with straps, should be reinforced to ensure both your tailgate pad and bike are properly secured in place.

The right pad prevents your tailgate from getting damaged not only from the outside, but also from the inside. Since the cargo and different gear you transport in your truck may slide and move in your bed causing damage to your tailgate, the inner side of the tailgate needs protection as well. A tailgate pad should be able to absorb possible bumps and shocks due to occasional movements of your cargo or the bike you carry. To assure that, most tailgate pads come with foam inserts with superior damping and absorbing capabilities. Such a tailgate pad may also be used for your outdoor activities. It is always easy to take it off your truck or simply level down your tailgate to use it as a comfortable and safe seat for your family and friends.