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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 10:21 AM
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The box on my 2008 F-250 had to be removed by a body shop so they could re-skin the left side. Now there is slop in the cables and the tailgate hits the top of the bumper. Is there an adjustment somewhere for the tailgate? Does someone know what the problem is? any help or advice will be appreciated. Jim
 
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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 01:40 PM
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Welcome to FTE, Jim1007.

The body shop screwed up when they rebuilt your bed. Take it back and tell them to make it correct.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 01:49 PM
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Welcome to FTE, Jim1007.

The body shop screwed up when they rebuilt your bed. Take it back and tell them to make it correct.
Agreed, Either the bumper is too high or as redford said the skin is screwed up.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 02:08 PM
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Was the bumper removed as well? I'd bet the bumper is to high like mentioned.

The tail gate cables will be loose if it is sitting on the bumper.
 
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