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tailgate swap
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Linkage was dropped in 83 or so. I'm not sure when the cutoff is. I've heard 80-86, then 87-92. Someone should know this.
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NO! the 80 to 86 will not fit the 87 and up truck beds. The lower hinges are diffrent sizes. The older ones will fit but will fall out of the hinges as they are bigger than the 87 and up beds.
I got burnt on my 84 F250, purchased a 88 tailgate and no go.......
I got burnt on my 84 F250, purchased a 88 tailgate and no go.......
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