1997 F350 replacement tailgate - which years?
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1997 F350 replacement tailgate - which years?
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?
What year tailgates will work on the 1997 F350?
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Anybody out there know for sure?
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'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.
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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
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
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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
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I appreciate a good solid definitive answer like that. 
This also jibes with the other replies above.
I had read about various latch/cable/hinge differences but it was still very murky.
Thanks!
This also jibes with the other replies above.
I had read about various latch/cable/hinge differences but it was still very murky.
Thanks!
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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.
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.
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