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Old Apr 13, 2017 | 09:09 PM
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Tailgate Rot
Have rot in hinge area...I am about to pull rug out and have a look

Can I buy replacement metal for this area?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 12:42 AM
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Yes, any body shop would be able to get you metal to fix that rot.
 
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check the bed and crossmember under the carpet/bed for rot as well
 
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I guess this is a fairly common place for rot
Surprised considering ALL the aftermarket sheetmetal,
But I cant get a 'rear half' of the bed floor
 
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