Tire gate or fabbed tailgate?

I want to hold a tire in place of the tailgate, but still want to be able to haul stuff in the bed. I like http://www.tiregate.com, but they want a $1000 for one. Anyboby else have any ideas. I can weld good, but I'm no fabricator. N-Fab had one I like but can't find it now. It was set for release this year.