I have a tailgate with the brushed aluminum insert,



but I like the clean look of a tailgate without the insert.



My question is, how is this insert held in place? Are there mounting holes I'll need to fill in if I remove this insert??

 

 

Thanks, that answered my question.

 

Is your aluminum panel in nice shape?

 

It is actually, I just like the clean look of the plain tailgate....

 

you would be better off looking for another tailgate than trying to fill the holes.
it will be cheaper in the long run.
and you would be able to sell your gate with panel with ease, they bring a premium price in good shape.
so you may just be able to "downgrade" to a plain tailgate, have it painted to match your truck, and come out with a few dollars in your pocket.

 

Thanks, Tom. I have been trying to find a plain white tailgate so I won't have to have it painted...

 

look for a 92-97 XL
or
a 97 F250/F250

 

^^^^^ Put out feelers to swap tailgates with someone who wants the brushed look.

 

If you care for aftermarket, they're no show-winners but they get the job done.

https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/mor...nid=571&jpid=0

 

Williams and Tucker Auto Parts Inc. USA-KY(Sulphur-Well) 1-800-545-0687
shows a white gate, stock # 3E2547 off a 96 F-150 no price listed,

Moyer Auto Parts USA-KY(Morning-View) 1-859-356-3400
show a white gate with small dings stock # E03005008 off a 94 for $50
there are a bunch more listed on Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market in Kentucky, but those are the only white ones listed

 

Cool!!! Thanks a bunch Tom!!! I will definitely look those up!!!

 

MAKE SURE you get an OEM one. the aftermarket ones bend just by standing in the middle of them

 

Yikes!! No wonder they're cheap...