New GM tailgate 'step'

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Dec 23, 2018 | 03:13 AM

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Redrockerstl55

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Originally Posted by blueiron

How much will that tailgate cost to replace when someone steals it? $2,000 or more?

not many will be stolen because it probably weighs 200 lbs. ha ha.

Dec 23, 2018 | 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bobv60

One of the things you are forgetting is they DID break down and NEEDED to be fixed on the side of the road.
All the stuff people say about the new stuff is exactly what was said about the self starter (electric starter) electric head and tail lights, hydraulic brakes, automatic transmissions, alternators, seat belts, air bags, electronic ignition, fuel injection, power windows and locks, air conditioning, basicly everything we take for granted on today's vehicles.
Time marches on.
It wont be long till people EXPECT the car to tell them they need stay in their lanes or to apply brakes, NOW!

There's a reason why '70's trucks are still plentiful out on the roads 40+ years later (some of them still used for work daily). I wonder how many 2018 trucks will be on the road in 2058? My guess is near zero.

I hope your new truck treats you very well as it ages

Dec 23, 2018 | 07:14 AM

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Skip1970

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it just take money to keep them going. crate engines and money.

Dec 23, 2018 | 08:13 AM

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senix

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GM tailgates don't get stolen on the whole. There is a reason for that.

I also wonder if the will go back to a real (although tin foil) full bumper?

Dec 23, 2018 | 11:19 AM

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1956Fatfenders

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Wonder how well that Swiss Army knife tailgate will work after a few loads of sand or gravel and a bunch of Winters in the salt zone?

Dec 23, 2018 | 11:32 AM

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Joezilla

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Originally Posted by Mud Doc

Ran across a new GMC 2500 in a Lowes lot in Tucson today--

How long are you in Tucson, Joe? We are heading that way the day after Christmas.

Joe

Dec 23, 2018 | 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by flanneljunkie

Really baffles my mind how we can totally over complicate the simplest things. I've seen one in person, and it just seems like a hassle. I'm mad enough when the latches freeze on a regular tailgate, now there is a whole 'nother set of latches to give one trouble. 😀

Add to that if someone uses their truck as a truck.. loom, sand, mulch, stone dust etc.. once that gets into all the tracks, notches, latches etc.. hiw well will everything fold, lock slide??

Dec 23, 2018 | 12:11 PM

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Imadentguy

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Lest we forget infated insurance rates.... the cost on these new tailgates is absurd. We all eat that inflation in our monthly insurance premium. Throwing a number out there, but a 3k dollar tailgate will make a significant difference on your insurance.

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Dec 23, 2018 | 12:22 PM

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69cj

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Originally Posted by Imadentguy

If ones stolen I'd bet that by the time you do the paint to match and trim your closer to 5 grand. The Fords are if replaced by the dealer.

Dec 23, 2018 | 01:09 PM

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Imadentguy

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Originally Posted by 69cj

If ones stolen I'd bet that by the time you do the paint to match and trim your closer to 5 grand. The Fords are if replaced by the dealer.

Makes me wanna’ go pull mine off right now and put it in the guest bedroom. Lol

Dec 23, 2018 | 01:10 PM

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Imadentguy

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“Look baby its a new nightstand by the bed” lol

Dec 23, 2018 | 01:45 PM

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I like it!
Time will prove it’s durability.

Dec 23, 2018 | 01:57 PM

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2ndStroke

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I’ll keep my ford step

Dec 23, 2018 | 03:02 PM

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Redrockerstl55

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Originally Posted by 2ndStroke

I’ll keep my ford step

Me also. I love my tailgate. It gets loaded up with hay and mulch and all I need to do is blow it out and it’s bsck to new. Over and over and over again. It’s the simplicity that makes the Ford tailgate genius.

Dec 23, 2018 | 05:39 PM

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GABAR

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Originally Posted by blueiron

How much will that tailgate cost to replace when someone steals it? $2,000 or more?

You better believe that no dealer will be interested in repairing one of these.
Hmmmm, I’m thinking more like 3-5K for a replacement with paint to match.
I can see these being a must have for a thief.

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