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new bed getting tailgate to close
Laughing Gas
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From: Wharton, PA
The bed kit I got is different than yours. Mine is almost flush with the rear cross member. Yours appears to extend all the way to the end of the flange. I don't think your tailgate will fit like that.
I did have to cut the tailgate itself where the hinges fit. It was too wide so I cut it to fit.
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
Are re you talking about width of tailgate? I have 49 13/16"
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
Having an issue with the tailgate now. One side closes perfect, the other side falls short of closing about 1/2". It feels like it's hitting on something. I've looked everywhere. I'll post pics when I get home. It feels like it's binding because the other side is already closed. I've measured diagonally and I'm pretty close to perfect. Just over 1/8" off. Kinda feels like my tailgate is twisted or something....
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Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
Hi abe,
what are hi be bolts?
here is the good drivers side
not so good passenger side..
