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Old Sep 29, 2018 | 09:50 AM
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What is this bracket for?

There is this bracket at the lower right of my tailgate opening. What is it for?


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Old Sep 29, 2018 | 09:55 AM
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It is a safety bracket that is installed only on SD's with the tailgate step. If you look at the tailgate, there is a tongue that fits into the slot. Most of us presume the bracket prevents tailgate shift when using the step.

Why it is needed, only the engineers who designed it or the safety folks who required it will know...
 
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Old Sep 29, 2018 | 10:01 AM
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Thanks! Yes, I have the tailgate step. I figured it might have something to do with it, but can't really come up with a good explanation either. It is pretty massive.

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