New Replacement Tailgate
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
From: Franklin KY
New Replacement Tailgate
Has anyone ever bought a new replacement tailgate? From what I've seen they have no pre drilled holes, or the studds for attaching the trim clips. Drilling holes wouldn't be a big deal, but how would you attach your trim clips?
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 602
Likes: 1
From: Maryland
I talked to a guy who had one, he said it came ready to go, just needed to swap all the latches, handles, trim, bolts and stuff onto the new one, and paint it of course. He did say that it was made a little thinner than stock, and weight a lot less
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 169
Likes: 0
From: Nuevo Laredo/Laredo Tx.
My truck originally didnt have trims in the tailgate but when I restore it I decide to install de upper an lower molding trims I drill holes were the plastic clips are supossed to be and I used a small head screws to attach them, LMC sells the clips with rivets, I think its easier to use screws than rivets, well thats my opinion.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,056
Likes: 10
From: Indiana, PA
If you are going to use your tailgate at all you should just buy an oem one or fix yours if possible because the generics are absolute pos, unless its for a show truck or for very light use. The last really nice oem one I saw was at a show for $300.
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
I am just going to tow a trailer with this truck when I am done and I was thinking it may be best to have one of the special V gates. The gate on this one is beyond repair. But it seemed like they did not make them for trucks earlier than 79 or later.
Has anyone heard of a gate for the 73 or a source for me to look.
Has anyone heard of a gate for the 73 or a source for me to look.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,056
Likes: 10
From: Indiana, PA
I am just going to tow a trailer with this truck when I am done and I was thinking it may be best to have one of the special V gates. The gate on this one is beyond repair. But it seemed like they did not make them for trucks earlier than 79 or later.
Has anyone heard of a gate for the 73 or a source for me to look.
Has anyone heard of a gate for the 73 or a source for me to look.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
marshpoprock
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Dec 3, 2010 11:01 AM
grizz3000
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Dec 28, 2006 02:34 PM
