Retractable tailgate assembly
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Aug 21, 2001
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Apr 24, 2000
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Apr 23, 1999
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A retractable tailgate assembly includes a release mechanism embedded within a conventional pickup truck tailgate and a support frame attached to the underside of the bed for slidably retracting and holding the tailgate inbetween the pickup truck bed and the frame. The retractable tailgate assembly can be incorporated into new pickup trucks or adapted to existing vehicles. The retractable tailgate does not extend beyond the bed of the truck a distance greater than a traditional original equipment manufacturer's tailgate and utilizes the conventional lock and pivot points of the pickup truck tailgate. Other than being retractable the present invention generally looks and performs as a conventional tailgate so that it can be sat upon, support a load, and be used in the conventional manner; however, the lowering and retraction of the tailgate permits use of the vehicle with a gooseneck trailer attached to the fifth wheel of the pickup without the tailgate extending outwardly or upwardly interfering with the turning radius or being damaged by the gooseneck trailer extension.
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