Race Face T2 Tailgate Pad Install Video
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- Опубліковано 13 жов 2024
- Step by step instructions to install and use the Race Face T2 Tailgate pad for small and mid-sized trucks such as the Toyota Tacoma and older Ford Ranger, as well as full-sized trucks such as Ford's F-150, 1500 to F350, 3500 series trucks, Toyota Tundra, and Nissan Titan.
About the T2 Tailgate Pad:
This mountain bike shuttle tailgate pad is made to fit any tailgate shape, and has an adjustable rear camera panel - both RF exclusive, patent pending features. Carry up to 6 bikes with no bike on bike crime thanks to raised bumpers + downtube straps. Comes in three different colours and two sizes.
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This looks sick on our 2021 Tacoma TRD Sport. I will say though, I really didn't think it was going to fit, after a small strap adjustment its perfect. Couldn't be happier. ❤❤
Right on
I just took delivery of the T2 half stack. The emphatic instructions to line the tops of the inside foam blocks with the top of the tailgate rail comes with a problem: There is no fold, seam, cut in the foam or gusset built into the pad to allow it to be folded at that point. It has to be forcefully bent. I'm thinking of putting something under the inside flap at the blocks to better align the angle of the pad with the down tubes. I can see by some of the comments citing problems at the downtube that I'm not the only one having difficulty with this aspect of the design.
Just got one for my f250. Thanks for the video. Looks perfect.
Can you get a tonneau cover on with the T2?
This might be a stupid question but, should you take this off when not using it? I can only imagine that leaving it exposed to rain, snow, sun, etc would wear it down pretty fast. TIA.
Most users keep the pad on year round! Completely up to you though. These pads are mega durable and can take it.
Excellent! Thank you! Seems like installation is just enough of a PITA that you wouldn't want to do it every week.@@RaceFaceMTBtv
I have this on a Silverado. What a pain it is to try to thread the straps UP thru a minuscule area between the tailgate and the frame. The design should have the straps going down thru, following gravity, from the inside. Does anyone solicit design feedback from customer focus groups anymore? It can’t just be my problem. A serious PITA.
The problem with that is the excess length would then be on the outside flapping in the wind. That flapping can then cause damage to the gel coat and paint of your truck or bike.
Did I miss it? What are the 2 small Velcro extra straps that came with mine?
Those are just extensions, some bikes have thicker frames, so, if your bike fits well, you won't need it.
Not sure if I'm installing it wrong, but I can't get those inside pads into a functional position. They don't line up with the downtube on any bikes I've tried.
Exact same problem I have. The inner pads are completely useless.
Both of yall do realize your downtubes are supposed to go in between the pads into the gaps... Not rest on top of or against the padding, right?
The gaps are what hold the bikes in position.
@@Steve-og3cr see above
@@idrathergetaidsthangetwoke9145 when the pad is installed, the inner block pads are nearly vertical, therefore pointless. If you shift the whole thing such that the inner pads have some angle to them, and actually snuggle your down tube, the Velcro can't reach very well, if at all. It's a very poor design, but I've split the difference where the Velcro is maxed out, and the inner pads might grab for an inch or two. Also, on thin hybrid bikes it doesn't hold well. Bike loves to tip. Not the end of the world though. It will get me by for a while.
@@Steve-og3cr I'll get back to you when the new bike arrives with a slightly less aggressive downtube angle than my current. I just don't see the problem. You're having though...
Food for thought nonetheless.
Also... The straps do the main work for You don't they? The pads are, again, just to cradle and hug the bike. Even when clinched down, your bikes are not nestled in the slightest between the pads?
You're using a modern MTB with a wide frame or something else?
This video doesn't show the most important angle and details of how the padding protects the down tubes....does it? Or does it sit down too low on the back side.
You can see from the video that the bottom straps are going to have "rubbing" issues with the tailgate. Is there any way to prevent this problem? This will cause the paint to scuff as the bikes and truck get bounced around.
Edit: Does the additional 'velcro' strip on the right side facing inside part of the pad (not being used by the center piece) scuff the tailgate also?
Helitape the bottom.
I’m going to need a stool I’m short and can’t reach over my F150 tailgate that easy lol
What is the inner diameter of the locking ring / grommet? Want to make sure a bike lock can fit through there
Thief will cut the whole corner off.
How does this fit on 2019 RAM 2500/3500, any pictures/video?
It fits on mine no problem
@@NorthWestStory any problems with the adjustable backup camera window velcro scratching the tailgate? I read a review on FB about his 2500 Ram getting scratched from the "hard" velcro as he put it.
@@NorthWestStory have you noticed any abrasions on the painted side of the bumper?
I just received the T2 pad, this is my very first experience with tailgate pads. There’s a sticker on here that says protect your downtube, yet when I watch the video, it says nothing about protecting the downtube. Have two carbon bikes, and two aluminum bikes, and now I’m concerned that I may have, the wrong transport method, especially if it’s going to damage my bike!
In most cases, the frame manufactures will supply their bikes with an attachable downtube protector or "Shuttle Guard" to prevent any scuffing / cosmetic damage to your bike.
In almost all cases you should be fine to run your bikes on the tailgate pad without a downtube protector, but we recommend you chat with your local bike shop or wherever you got the bike from and see what they recommend. Hope this helps.
Min didn’t, you “padding” to keep them from moving side to side didn’t do anything, the down tube didn’t even go in the grooves. Long story short, there was so much wrong form mountains to protecting, I can’t image what you used to lay out the design, but it want back to Amazon the very next day.
From the measurements on your website it looks like the mid-size truck size will just fit a 2019 Ridgeline, can you confirm?
Well used mine for one day it it chewed right through my ride wrap, my paint and right down to the bare aluminium on my brand new Capra… not impressed, not nearly enough padding on the top edge and it doesn’t stay in place. No matter how tight you put the traps the pad always slides down on the box side leaving the bike separators to be useless.
Same experience. Super bummed. Sorry for your loss buddy
Love Race Face but have to ask are those scuff marks on the paint at 1:38 from the strap?
Hey Todd - no those marks on that downtube and not from the strap - most likey a bit of tire marks from someone sending it deep!
Ya I've got to chime in on the lack of downtube padding here. I think I may have installed slightly incorrectly, but the corner of the tailgate was not fully padded, and I got a big dent in my chromoly dirt jumper after going down a bumpy road with this pad. Pretty pissed off to be honest. It's a $650 frame I'll have to replace. I think if I'd tightened down some of the straps a bit differently it may have protected a bit better, but it's not obvious until I watched this video. Glad it wasn't my carbon frame, but long story short I do not trust this thing, and after reading some of the other comments it seems I'm not alone. I Do not recommend buying this. If you do have one, make sure that downtube is resting on padding!!!
I hear putting a pool noodle under the tailgate pad at the fold will help a ton.
Is there a way to prevent theft? We’ve had pads get stolen in my area. It would be nice if there was a way to lock these somehow.
The T2 has an integrated lock loop to secure the pad to your truck!
so have to buy additional cable/lock??
@@RaceFaceMTBtv so guess i have to buy additional cable and a lock?
Do the straps scratch the truck
Only if those trucks stop at Starbucks and are driven By hipster-bearded soybois...
How good is this product on bikes with hydro lines on the bottom of downtube?
How does this fit on a 2020 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss?
Just bought a 2020 Silverado & have this question too. The tailgate latch & backup camera are at the very top of the tailgate and I’m worried that doesn’t jive with this tailgate pad.
Will this work with a 2018 Chevy colorado ZR2 crew cab?
Did you get your answer?
With the size small being 57 inches, is it still too big for the 52 inch tailgate on my Jeep Gladiator?
Yeah the Gladiator tailgate is a bit to narrow for this pad. We are working on a solution for smaller tailgates for next season!
@@RaceFaceMTBtv Could you recommend a good size for a Ford Maverick? Small?
@@andrewpolter6809did you ever find one?
Nice products 👍🏼
30mins of fitting this damn thing for what? A 1 hour ride? Does it work with a Canopy?
That shirt though! #ranchero
I never even mess with the straps around the tailgate. Just throw it under the tonneau cover when there isn't a bike on it
Doesn’t work with a bed cover….
The original version fits well on a 5th gen ram, but this version is terrible. The Ram's tailgate is too thick and this pad doesn't have room for that. :/
Also, do you know if this will fit with 5th gen RAM with rambox? I just can't seem to find one that is going to be suitable?
@@johngow8844 it should fit, but you may damage some of the pad.
This is obviously not the T2 Half Stack linked on the label. lol
This bike pad scratched my bike bad
how can i lock bikes after putting them in? Am i the only one with a $10K+ bike that thinks about this?
I read about this and apparently even the bike racks that "lock" are not trustworthy. If you're on a trip. the longest you want to be away from your bike is to go to the bathroom. Or don't go alone and just have someone eyeing the bikes.
With a cable and a lock to the truck bed.
Well. Easy. You fukking don't leave your $10k Bike unattended. I mean really. That was quite the stupid question. You must be Gen Z.
Video is too fast, no clear instructions how to secure bikes.
So far so good. Did my first install WITHOUT watching your video so a few adjustments will be necessary.
However.... Why... I mean Why... are the main straps so ridiculously short for '22 Chevy and GMC tailgates?!?
Really dudes?
Going forward and for future owners of this great pad please don't skimp on a few inches more of plastic straps.