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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 01:15 AM
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Tailgate light bar--best one?

Looking for best tailgate light that will last. Seen too many that have failed.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 12:03 PM
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I am about to order this one --->
www.amazon.com/Tailgate-Light-White-Reverse-Lights/dp/B003BL1H0M www.amazon.com/Tailgate-Light-White-Reverse-Lights/dp/B003BL1H0M
 
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Old Dec 11, 2014 | 09:44 AM
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I have an old PlasmaGlow Line of Fire that I've used on my last 3 trucks. Surprisingly, it's held up really good, all LED's still work. It has the brake, reverse lights and scanning turn signals.

I'm about ready to put it on my 2015 F350, but there seems to be some goofy bracket / guide in the way. Any one know what this is for and if it can be removed?


 
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Old Dec 11, 2014 | 09:58 AM
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wonders if that odd bracket is part of the tail gate assist....i do not have the bracket on my 2015 F350 dually....i do not have tail gate assist either...
 
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Old Dec 11, 2014 | 10:45 AM
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wonders if that odd bracket is part of the tail gate assist....i do not have the bracket on my 2015 F350 dually....i do not have tail gate assist either...
I don't see how it can assist the tailgate in anyway. The two parts aren't connected in any way and they don't contact each other in either position.






 
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Old Dec 11, 2014 | 10:58 AM
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when was your 2015 built?

My 2015 dually has the Ford installed 3 red lights light bar below the tail gate.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2014 | 11:16 AM
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It was built 11/17/2014. I can't see where it has any real function.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2014 | 01:21 PM
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appears to be a tail gate locator...keep the tail gate from shifting side to side. Is it beneficial?...maybe....maybe not...
 
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Old Dec 11, 2014 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Just Strokin
appears to be a tail gate locator...keep the tail gate from shifting side to side. Is it beneficial?...maybe....maybe not...
I'm gonna go with maybe not. I'm just gonna remove it, I probably won't use the step much and if I do, I don't see the gate shifting much. I just hope it's painted under there.
 
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