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Nov 12, 2014 | 11:28 PM

Silverlake

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New/Used Tailgate

2000 F250,
Looking for a used tailgate. White. Decent to excellent shape.
No exterior blemishes, inside blemishes OK but not bowed.

I know, sounds like an add. All I really want to know is. . .

What years fit?

Thanks

Nov 13, 2014 | 05:41 AM

tjc transport

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99 to 09 if i remember correctly

Nov 13, 2014 | 06:12 AM

Tugly

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I really wanted one of those tailgates with the stamped "Superduty" across the bottom. I looked at one, and it didn't fit the profile of my tail lights.

Nov 13, 2014 | 06:41 AM

River19

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Over the summer I threw a new one on from MBI auto who sells through ebay. Painted with factory paint and clearcoat etc. all hardware installed without emblems.....shipped to my door for $415. Looks great, packaged really well.....only thing is if you want to swap your lock into it there will be some work but other than that, direct replacement.

The 2008+ ones with the "Super Duty" on the bottom look cool but cost a bundle unless you happen to score a rare deal.

Me, I needed a friggin tailgate pronto and didn't have time to screw around.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAINTED-YZ-Z...294d21&vxp=mtr

Nov 13, 2014 | 06:42 AM

Pocket

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99-07 Tailgates mount right up. 08+ tailgates require driver's side mounts from a current truck in order to fit.

I put one from a newer truck on mine a few years ago. Now I need another since I've had a second POS rental trailer pop off the ball and slam into the back of the truck.

Nov 13, 2014 | 06:49 AM

sowaxeman

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I have one on my truck from a '13 with the Super Duty stamped in it. Best part about is the spring loaded action....you can lower and raise it with a finger. At least the P.O. told me it is spring loaded. I believed it based on how light it is.

Nov 13, 2014 | 07:46 AM

Silverlake

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Thanks for the feedback fellas - very helpful. I'm just keeping my on on the local Craigslist. I saw the ones on Ebay, but it seems a lot of them get removed for 5er installs and I'm hoping for a real Ford unit.

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Nov 14, 2014 | 01:42 AM

Bently_Coop

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I found mine on CL for a good deal. Didn't cost much to have repainted either. For the lock you can remove the cylinder and take it to a local lock smith where they should be able to key match it for you. I would also recommend something for keeping it in place. I am using the MCgard tailgate lock but I am sure a hose clamp or t bolt clamp would work the same for less.

As Tugly mentioned the 08+ does bow slightly which the newer tail lights mask.

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