I dented my tailgate backing into a tree while mudding a few weeks ago. So I am looking for a tailgate for my truck....Preferably very cheap. Theres one on craigslist for $25, but its off an 86. Will it fit? I actually really like the look of it, I just do not want to go get it if it won't fit.

 

Lrc magazine. I think they are $100?

 

I have the JC Whitney tailgate and it looks good but is flimsy.

 

Im just looking at this cause its cheap, local, and no shipping. I dont have the money to order anything. I just would like to know f it would fit on my truck its an 89 and the tailgates off an 86

 

Never tried it but under the impression it will fit.

 

No. It will not.

You need a tailgate from a 87-97

 

it will fit i have a '82 tailgate on my '89 bed it latches perfect its just diff. lookin...

ill try to post a pic if i can find out how...

 

the gate is different. the latches are different. but it will fit. get the hardware off the bed your getting the gate from

 

The LMC 100$ tailgates are the super cheap thin gauge cheap garbage ones!


But heck, a tailgate's a tailgate after all

 

NO. It Will NOT work.
Not unless you can put a square loop in a round hole
86 gate





87-97 gate

 

how do u post pics on here now im not sure what year my tail gate is it looks like the 80-86 1 i was told its an 82 and its on my 89

 

You have to have a photobucket or similar account. then copy and paste the img code

 

check my albums out tomorrow ill just put some in there

 

so it will only fir if i can get the mounts? damn ok well thank you all for your help. guess ill have to just wait a lil longer.

 

Do what Brad said, or upload them to your gallery on here.