2008+ Tailgate differences

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May 28, 2015 | 06:38 AM

MS86

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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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May 29, 2015 | 09:59 AM

MS86

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Anyone know?

May 29, 2015 | 10:08 AM

Liam_Harrow

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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.

May 29, 2015 | 12:06 PM

MS86

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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.....

May 29, 2015 | 03:52 PM

SuperDutyScaler

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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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May 29, 2015 | 04:43 PM

Bently_Coop

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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.

May 29, 2015 | 09:30 PM

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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.