Patent ID: 6918624
Filing Date: 2005-07-19
Classification: B60P,B60R,B62D

Abstract:
1. A tailgate assembly for use with a motor vehicle having a pair of spaced, generally vertical side walls and a generally horizontal bed extending therebetween, the tailgate assembly comprising: a tailgate frame defining a generally hollow cavity therein adapted to pivotally mount generally between the side walls and being operable in a generally horizontal open position; and a supplemental tailgate including a guide system secured generally within the hollow cavity, a movable frame assembly having two telescoping supports extendable from, pivotable relative to, and retained by the guide system, a cross member connected to the two telescoping supports and extending therebetween, and a flip step pivotally connected to the cross member, with the flip step pivotable between a first position resting against the cross member and a second position extending outward from the cross member.