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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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Tailgate question

I'm looking at this truck tomorrow. Looking for a farm truck; plywood, gravel, and to pull a small horse trailer.

Any particular advice on what to look for, besides the obvious (rough idle, smoke from exhaust, won't shift, etc.)

Also, I hate the tailgate, any experience on how hard they are to change back to a standard design? If I get it, I'm planning to grab a junkyard replacement, matching color isn't a big deal to me. The spouse is convinced it'll be more than I can handle. She might be right, but I'd prefer you'll to tell me it's easy.

Thanks in advance,

Nicholas
 
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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Tailgates are easy in/out. You should have no problems
 
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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Hardest part about it will be finding a descent t/gate at the junkyard. Just make sure it's from an 87-97 truck
 
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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Thanks guys!
 
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