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Old 05-28-2015, 06:38 AM
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2008+ Tailgate differences
Can a tailgate cap and liner from a non-step bumper be put on a step bumper (with step removed) to make it appear as a non-step type?

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I would imagine that they would not make 2 entirely different tailgates for step and non-step. The tailgate caps also look very similar so I think it would work fine.
 
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I would imagine that they would not make 2 entirely different tailgates for step and non-step. The tailgate caps also look very similar so I think it would work fine.
Yeh I wonder if everyone has a step capable tailgate then.....
 
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Take the cover off and the top rail cap and replace them with the step pieces and your good to go

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The step tailgates have provisions for the step and handle. I don't think it is as easy as swapping parts around. I would be more inclined to compare part numbers of the tailgate skins first.
 
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The skins aren't drastically different. The cap will work, and the liner should work though.

The cap won't have support in the center though, so be aware.
 
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