Dumb question about 2021 gmc 1500 tailgate

[Alabama]

Is it ok to lower the top part of the tailgate to haul something long like a pole saw? I have seen numerous pictures of the tailgate in different configurations but have never seen one with the gate up and just the top part folded down.

 

Thanks

 

[Matt G]

I’ve done it and I feel like I’ve seen it advertised as one of the seven configurations it offers.  Pole saw is pretty light, too I’d think so would be just fine

 

[88junior]

I've seen it advertised that way and have used mine more than once to haul stuff with no issues. 

[bird_dog0347]

I've done it, it will be fine for that.

[paui4m]

I've hauled a couple sheets of drywall and plywood on different occasions and it's worked just fine. 

With the hard tonneau, it really ties it in pretty well. 

[Glava2876]

6 hours ago, Alabama said:

Is it ok to lower the top part of the tailgate to haul something long like a pole saw? I have seen numerous pictures of the tailgate in different configurations but have never seen one with the gate up and just the top part folded down.

 

Thanks

 

I have the CC with the short box. I picked up a bunch of stuff at Lowes on Sunday -left the soft cover closed and the "small gate" open to let the 2x4x8''s stick out.

[redwngr]

Another thing they show that position used for is a stand-up desk /worksurface at a worksite. 

Admittedly it's not a big area, but for some tasks it could be better than using the full tailgate.

[DiverRick]

14 hours ago, Alabama said:

Is it ok to lower the top part of the tailgate to haul something long like a pole saw? I have seen numerous pictures of the tailgate in different configurations but have never seen one with the gate up and just the top part folded down.

 

Thanks

 

 

You'll be fine.

I think the only position you don't want while driving is having the whole thing down with the top half then opened down. (Especially with a hitch in place!)

 

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