Abstract: A tailgate for a pickup type vehicle comprised of separate closure members arranged end-to-end and having adjacent ends abutting and rigidly secured to each other to form a single tailgate. Since the tailgate is comprised of separate closures, it can be easily shipped. The closure members can be readily assembled by the user and be used to replace existing tailgates. Moreover, due to the fact that the closure members may be covered with permeable material, it is well suited as a low drag replacement tailgate.

Abstract: A pair of jack assemblies, each having a longitudinally adjustable body and support foot diagonally coupled to the bottom of the body, are rotationally coupled to a pair of plates mounted to a vehicle. In an operational position, the jack assemblies extend downward to the ground in an outward direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. In a storage position, the jack assemblies are rotated upward to a horizontal position so they extend beyond the sides of the vehicle and then adjusted to decrease their length so the foot engages a portion of the vehicle and prevents downward rotational movement of the jack assembly. The coupling between each jack assembly and the associated mounting plate provides for limiting rotation of the jack assembly between the operational and storage positions.

Abstract: A reinforcing member for reinforcing the spaced flanges of a frame member utilizes a rigid member adapted to nest between the flanges which includes at least two strap-receiving openings adapted to have a tie-down strap passed around the frame member and into and around the reinforcing member. The reinforcing member prevents collapsing of the frame member when the tie-down strap is tightened.