Aftermarket Tailgate
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Mountain Pass
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Aftermarket Tailgate
Has anyone tried the aftermarket tailgates (of the $200.00 variety) available on places like NPD & Bronco Graveyard?
They say they are lighter material, I just don't how much lighter they are & if they will stand up to normal use.
I need a good one for my 77 F-150 that I plan on restoring & keeping a long time.
Thank you in advance for any firsthand knowledge of these tailgates.
They say they are lighter material, I just don't how much lighter they are & if they will stand up to normal use.
I need a good one for my 77 F-150 that I plan on restoring & keeping a long time.
Thank you in advance for any firsthand knowledge of these tailgates.
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I don't have one personally, but a guy I know does. Last I heard, he was looking for a replacement in the junkyard because of the poor quality of the reproduction. He demonstrated to me that it bowed in the middle with moderate weight applied to it. Welds also seemed weak.
Edit to add: I don't know where he got his.
Edit to add: I don't know where he got his.
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From: Stanley, VA
Like Fordfanboy said aftermarket tailgates are poor quality. Also, they don't have "FORD" stamped on the tailgate, it's blank.
I would look for a good used one, especially if you eventually intend to restore the truck.
I would look for a good used one, especially if you eventually intend to restore the truck.
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I welded up damage to my OE tailgate. Smoothed it out and put waxy rust proof inside. It has done fine. The licensed repro tailgates with the Ford logo may be better than the generic. I don't know but worth asking.
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I had one with ford stamped in it from late 90's and it was plenty strong.
It was aftermarket but looked great no complaints.
It was aftermarket but looked great no complaints.
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Mountain Pass
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I got one from Bronco graveyard a few years ago. Has the Ford logo on it. Held up fine to a lot of abuse so far. I think it was close to 500 bucks with shipping. If insurance wasn't paying, don't know if I would have got it.
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