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Old Oct 22, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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Tailgate Question. Please help
Ive heard of people putting newer Superduty tailgates on the Older body style Superdutys. Would a 2008 tailgate fit on my 2003 truck?
 
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In a word, yes.
 
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Yes, but you will have to slightly modify things. The holes on the newer hinge bolts will not line up with holes for the the older bed. Not a big deal.
 
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