One disappointing item missing on the L400 that the L300 has is an inside tailgate opener
. If your L400 has one please post pics...
Every time I camped I wanted one. Now nobody knows when I get up to pee at night. LOL
So I built one...
Just follow the pictures, remove the strap closure and pop off the tailgate cover. Remove the plastic film that covers the door frame.
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The
6 plastic 2 pce. closers can't be reused. Just order new ones, see the mitsu number. The other plastic closers are okay but the main ones are usually hooped.
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I used stainless cable (attached to the top of the door rod) and a small pulley bolted to the frame then drilled a few extra holes for a straight run and left the handle hidden inside the little door for changing your taillight bulbs.
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The cable is joined with downrigger copper tubes and the handle is tubing from my air bag lines.
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An extra picture.
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Replace the plastic, the new clips , pop the plastic cover back on and screw on the strap handle. Presto and now the door can be opened from the inside.
Enjoy
MD
