Barn doors or Tailgate??

**TrailLeadr** · 06-08-2005, 06:24 PM

I'm just wondering what kind of rear access you have on your 'burban and what's your preference?
I personally prefer the barn doors. I think it looks better. But there's times I'd like to have a rear wiper, which is not offered on the barn doors.

Cast your vote above!

**Steve** · 06-08-2005, 06:43 PM

Did they have the barn door as an option in 1978?

**97bigredburban** · 06-08-2005, 07:02 PM

BARN DOORS........

my 97 has them....and i just feel like you cant think suburban unless you think barn doors. thats my opinion. the barn doors are what let the suburban stand alone from the rest.

**TrailLeadr** · 06-08-2005, 07:07 PM

That's a good question! I haven't found an answer to that yet. Steve I did find something you might find interesting.

http://www.fedrelandsvennen.no/amcar...der/78sub2.jpg

Ok, actually it looks like they did make barn doors on the '78

http://images.google.com/images?q=tb...ges/Img240.gif

**Steve** · 06-08-2005, 07:18 PM

Don't forget to vote.

**Steve** · 06-08-2005, 07:18 PM

yeah, looks like it was an option. How about that. Well, I've always had a tailgate on my trucks and SUVs, until we got the Trailblazer. That's got a full lift-hatch in the back.

**MN_Burbon** · 06-09-2005, 12:04 AM

I have the barn doors and generally that would be my preference, there are some times that I think it might be handy to have the gate but not that often. And I agree I think the barn doors are more visually appealing.

**Dieselburb** · 06-09-2005, 04:02 AM

My vote is for the tailgate, mainly because that is what my Suburban has.
The barn doors are standard equipment on all Suburbans up to at least 1991( I'm not 100% about the newer ones). The tailgate was an option on all trim package levels except the Silverado trim, which it is standard and the barn doors were an option(saved you roughly $300). With the tailgate on my Suburban it has the rear window defroster and power glass controlled by either dash switch or keys. The power glass is kind of nice on days when I want good air flow through the interior. While driving I can lower the glass and with the rear A/C fan switch on it draws in outside air and blows it across the interior roof(helps for air circulation).
The barn doors have their advantges, such as easier loading and unloading. You also do not have to worry about broken tailgate hinges and rusted rear tail pan support( a fun repair).The tailgate is also pretty hefty with the glass inside it.
I also think the lines of the tailgate flow with the truck a little nicer. Just my 2bits.
Ron