Just throwing this out there. I have a 09 F150FX4 (black). It came with the man step gate. Is there anyone in the New England area who would like to trade a regular tailgate for one with the man step?

 

dang... would love the manstep... but i'm in Texas... 09 F150XL Black

 

just curious as to why you are getting rid of it. I know the fold out handle is a pain in the butt when trying to slide something on the tailgate. I think i'm going to have someone here make me a deletion panel for it but keep the step.

 

From what I understand you can replace the pole/cover with the standard tail gate cover and have the best of both features. A normal tail gate with use of the step (minus the stripper pole)

 

the step was the best option I got IMO....