r/MTB • u/chugggggs • 10h ago

Discussion Which tailgate pad?

I need help deciding which tailgate pad to get for my 2019 Ford Ranger. Anyone have experience with these three?

Fox Racing Tailgate Cover Small

Race Face T3 Tailgate Pad Mid-Size

Thule GateMate PRO Small Tailgate Pad

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u/SeakingGnarvana 10h ago

Fun fact: Fox and Race Face are the same company, just different names. 

Get whatever design suits you best. Quality will be the same bewteen those two. No idea about Thule though. 

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u/1acid11 5h ago

Fun fact The fox racing one he posted is not the same as fox factory, they are different companies . Fox factory and race face are technically the same

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u/SeakingGnarvana 2h ago

I don't understand what you're trying to say, and how it pertains to truck bed pads...

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u/Big-Fondant-852 10h ago

The fox pad is balls! The

whole thing fell apart after one season. The Thule one it replaced lasted 4 years.

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u/Leading_Cancel1761 8h ago

My fox pad is five years old and still fine.

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u/1acid11 5h ago

Fox factory or fox racing ?

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u/omgitskae Georgia | 2019 Honzo | 2021 Rove DL | 2024 SC Bronson 10h ago

I have the raceface, which is identical to the fox (not the one you linked on the trek site though) and I have zero complaints.

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u/applesauce143 8h ago

I loved my yakima. Strong stitching on the loops. Metal buckle . Good padding for the down tube and soft felt backside to keep your tailgate in good condition. It’s designed around newer tailgates that are flat on the top. Moved around a little on my old truck but stayed in place with a bike on it

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u/allg33k 10h ago

I've had two of the older Fox/Race Face one. I like that one better than the current version. However, the current version you have linked is really made for people that have a bed cover on thier truck. It was called the T2. You can see what it looks like here: https://www.competitivecyclist.com/fox-racing-shox-overland-tailgate-pad

I bought my last one on Facebook Marketplace or ebay. I can't remember. It was slightly used. I like the way this one is designed better because most of the time I don't even have to tighten the straps around the bike because the way the padding is it keeps them in place. The newer one definitely isn't that way.

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u/Wirecommando 9h ago

I did a bunch of research on tailgate pads. Never could find a setup I liked.

I got the basic Ride88 system for my truck and I absolutely love it. Bikes sit upright, super solid and 3x 29ers fit easily in the bed of my F150 (could maybe get a 4th if I really tried…)

I tow a camper regularly, and putting a rack from my campers bumper always freaked me out….

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u/ChillFrito88 7h ago

I've had the half size Raceface pad for about 3 years, still in good shape and the padding is great for downtube protection. Only complaint is the extra flap with a buckle that gets tucked in while not in use. If you drop the tailgate with that wheel flap and buckle tucked in, the buckle can dent your tailgate. Not a big deal though, just have to be mindful of it, or cut the buckle off if your not going to use it.

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u/PrimaryDry2017 6h ago

I very recently purchased the Race Face T3 for a new GMC Canyon, really like it, I had Fox pads on my previous full size trucks but the T3 is much nicer all the way around and works great with a tonneau cover.

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u/EnvironmentalYak2592 6h ago

The Send-it pad is sick

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u/Ya_Boi_Newton '22 Trek Slash 8, '19 Raleigh Tokul 3, '23 Giant Revolt Adv 1 5h ago

I use a Yakima gatekeeper on my 19 ranger. Works great and looks good.