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Jan 12, 2017 | 01:46 AM

JD86F150

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Tailgate swap.

Hey everyone,
I have an 86 F150 XLT Lariat. I need a tailgate. Can someone give me a list of compatible tailgates, with or without modification, or a good place that I can reference this information? Thanks in advance guys!

Jan 12, 2017 | 05:02 PM

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I have an 86 F150 XLT Lariat. I need a tailgate. Can someone give me a list of compatible tailgates, with or without modification, or a good place that I can reference this information? Thanks in advance guys!

Stylesides:

1983/86 is the same, use cables to support the tailgate when it's down.

1980/82: The R & L latches are made as part of the metal tailgate supports.

Jan 12, 2017 | 07:48 PM

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I put an 87 tailgate on my 84. The latches on the bed needed to be changed to a door striker style latch.

Jan 12, 2017 | 11:39 PM

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There's a guy parting out an 05 f350.. doubtful, but any chance this tailgate might fit?

Jan 12, 2017 | 11:42 PM

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I'm from Duluth, MN. THE PICKINS are slim at our local scrapyards for older f150s. Any ideas on a place near me that would have a used one?

Jan 12, 2017 | 11:53 PM

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Stylesides:

1983 F100 & 1983/86 F150/350 is the same, use cables to support the tailgate when it's down.

1980/82 F100/350: The R & L latches are made as part of the metal tailgate supports.

I've never been to Duluth, but if you're only looking at F150's for a tailgate, be aware it fits more than just that.

Jan 13, 2017 | 05:52 AM

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Here's some places in Minnesota that say they have some sort of tailgate for sale.

[i1986
Lid/Gate Assembly
Ford Truck F150 Styleside box-REAL TACKY, RUSTY,CUS LOOK 865067 $100 Chesney Auto Salvage USA-MN(Duluth) Request_Quote 1-800-826-2941 Request_Insurance_Quote

1985
Lid/Gate Assembly
Ford Truck 150 NEW SHELL IN PRIMER NOF $100 Pro Fast Auto USA-MN(Glenwood) E-mail 1-1-888-270-8354 / 1-320-634-3093
1986
Lid/Gate Assembly
Ford Truck F150 WHT,2 DR,XL,NIQ,USEABLE, STRAIGHT 160350 $50 Hutch Auto & Truck Parts, Inc. USA-MN(Hutchinson) Request_Quote 1-800-685-5839 Request_Insurance_Quote

1986
Lid/Gate Assembly
Ford Truck F150 2DR,10/85,0R3,2P1,BLK/GREY LOCAL 1C0132 $50 R & R Auto USA-MN(Litchfield) Request_Quote 888-767-7911 / 320-693-0055 Request_Insurance_Quote

1983
Lid/Gate Assembly
Ford Truck 150 NEW,AFTERMARKET,SLIGHTLY DAMAGED, TIM $50 Goose Lake Auto Parts USA-MN(Waconia) Request_Quote 952-657-2221 / 888-657-6262 Request_Insurance_Quote
1983
Lid/Gate Assembly
Ford Truck 150 NEW,AFTERMARKET,SLIGHTLY DAMAGED, TIM $50 Goose Lake Auto Parts USA-MN(Waconia) Request_Quote 952-657-2221 / 888-657-6262 Request_Insurance_Quote[/i]]

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Jan 13, 2017 | 12:41 PM

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Thank you! Super helpful! Much appreciated! ☺

Jan 13, 2017 | 01:20 PM

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Yes, this - can also look at F250s & F350s, same tailgate used.

And 1983 F100 .. as I said in post #6.

Jan 13, 2017 | 02:38 PM

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I "believe" up to a 96 would fit, body lines may be a bit off, and as stated, the latch system will be different.
LMC sells repops, and also NOS, I believe. I think they are still available from Ford.

Jan 13, 2017 | 02:40 PM

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And 1983 F100 .. as I said in post #6.

OK... I forget about those things....

How about if we say: from F-Series of whatever he's generation he's looking at... F100 thru F350....

Jan 13, 2017 | 02:41 PM

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I "believe" up to a 96 would fit, body lines may be a bit off, and as stated, the latch system will be different.

LMC sells repops, and also NOS, I believe. I think they are still available from Ford.

1980/91 Styleside tail gates are obsolete. I haven't looked to see if 1992/96 is available...or not.

There are 42 1980/82 tailgates available NOS .. 2 1987/91 tailgates available NOS .. But no Ford dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any 1983/86 tailgates.

The repro's are made in China.