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Aug 30, 2011 | 04:41 PM

Stevem4134

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Tailgate Step Assist

Can I convert my existing tailgate to the step assist tailgate? Can it be done without having to replace the whole tailgate?

Aug 30, 2011 | 04:46 PM

I.B. Washincars

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Short answer, no.

Aug 30, 2011 | 04:49 PM

smotrs

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Would require an entire tailgate swap.

Sep 14, 2011 | 07:36 AM

Zebrafive

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When (what model year) did step tailrgate come out?

Sep 14, 2011 | 07:56 AM

eZAK

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I'm thinking 2010!

If you have one, Remember to ALWAYS Lock it!

This is a hot item for thieves!

Sep 14, 2011 | 08:14 AM

kd0axs

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There are quite a few aftermarket tailgate steps out there. Obviously, they wont tuck away inside the tailgate like the stock one, but it will be much, much cheaper. Even if by chance you found one of these tailgates in a junkyard, I'm sure they would want big bucks for it. Plus, you would most likely need to get it painted to match your truck.

Sep 14, 2011 | 08:52 AM

smotrs

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Quote:

Originally Posted by eZAK

I'm thinking 2010!

If you have one, Remember to ALWAYS Lock it!

This is a hot item for thieves!

Actually, the step first became available on the '08 models. And you can use the same tailgate across all three 6.4 model years.

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Sep 14, 2011 | 02:48 PM

smotrs

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mountie, I'll have to look for that as my '08 doesn't. May be a '10 thing or even '09 but wasn't available on '08 that I know of.

Sep 14, 2011 | 06:21 PM

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I.B. Washincars

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It was available on the '08. When I ordered mine it was definitely available ($375) and advertised in their TV commercials. I didn't order it since I was going to install a liftgate anyway.

Sep 15, 2011 | 11:23 AM

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smotrs

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I went through every option with the GM when I special ordered mine, that option wasn't there at that time. Know when they offered it?

Sep 15, 2011 | 03:27 PM

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I.B. Washincars

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Not really, I ordered mine in March of '08. I built the truck on the website first and said, "Here, order me this truck."

Sep 15, 2011 | 05:00 PM

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smotrs

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I did that as well, then went through all the options sitting at his desk. Don't ever recall that one.

If you know the part number for it, let me know, I'd like to check that out.

Sep 15, 2011 | 05:37 PM

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1973Ford2004

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I was thinking about this on my '04 last night, I was beat, so I asked the wife to jump up there and sweep out the bed, she's 4 yrs younger and SHE DID so now I don't need a step, lol