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Searched the forums and google but didn't find a definitive answer. I bet you experts out there know this one off the top of your head:
What year tailgates will work on the 1997 F350?
'87 to '96 F150s and '87-'97 F250 and F350 tailgates will fit. If you want a smooth tailgate, don't get one with the wide aluminum panel across the back. When you take that off, there are several holes in the tailgate.
For a slip on and use tailgate go with the 87-97 years, as the 80-86 latches are different. The latches for the later years may fit on the 80-86, I've never tried to see.
You can go back as far as the 7th generation trucks (80-86) and the tailgates will interchange with the 87-91 & 92-97 body style.
incorrect.
86 and older tailgates used a different latch than the bolt style on the 87 and newer gates.
87 to 97 F-150, F-250 and F-350 is what you need
the 87 and newer uses cables.
like was mentioned, look for a solid panel gate. the XLT lariat gate has an aluminum panel on the back. the plastic center falls out and if you try to eliminate it you end up with 4-5 holes in the tailgate.