Jun. 27, 2026
Factory power tailgate systems are designed around the original vehicle structure. When a vehicle is upgraded with bulletproof glass and armor protection, the tailgate weight and center of gravity may change. The exact added weight is Need manufacturer confirmation.
For this reason, an armored SUV should not be treated like a normal retrofit power tailgate project. The struts, motor, mounting points, wiring and control behavior may all need engineering review. Any final solution is Subject to vehicle data and sample testing.
If the original system is no longer suitable for the new tailgate condition, the buyer may see symptoms such as slow opening, weak lifting, unstable movement, stopping midway or failure to complete the opening/closing cycle. These symptoms depend on the actual vehicle and must be checked on the sample vehicle.
The correct force values are Subject to vehicle data and sample testing.
The script mentions a motor stall torque above 10 N.m. This numeric requirement is Need manufacturer confirmation and cannot be used as a universal standard. Motor selection should depend on tailgate load, initial opening angle, hinge geometry, strut assistance, control logic and durability requirements.
For armored SUV tailgate projects, the supplier should ask for:
Vehicle make and model
Vehicle year and market version
Ballistic protection level
Tailgate added weight, if known
Tailgate structure photos
Original strut photos
Mounting point photos
Tailgate opening and closing video
Required original functions to keep
Target purchase quantity
Review the vehicle and armoring condition.
Confirm the new tailgate load and balance.
Check original strut, motor and mounting layout.
Define a heavy-duty strut and motor direction.
Build and test a sample.
Confirm performance before batch supply.
Can a standard power tailgate kit solve an armored SUV tailgate problem?
Not safely without checking the vehicle. Armored SUV tailgate conditions are Subject to vehicle data and sample testing.
Can the added tailgate weight be assumed from the script?
No. Added weight is Need manufacturer confirmation.
Is 10 N.m motor torque always required?
No. The value from the script is Need manufacturer confirmation and must be checked against the vehicle design.
Can TOMASTER provide a custom solution?
The content direction is custom heavy-duty tailgate engineering. Specific capability, project scope and commercial terms are Need manufacturer confirmation.
Send your armored SUV tailgate project data for engineering review: vehicle make, model, year, ballistic protection level, added tailgate weight, original strut photos, mounting point photos, opening/closing video and target purchase quantity. Final feasibility is Subject to vehicle data and sample testing.
