Tailgate Removal Kit?
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2002
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thanks. they gave me the wrong kit. this is the one I need.
New User
Joined: Jun 2020
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From: Cincinnati
OK. On my 02SD it was easy to remove the tailgate. On my 19 it appears to be a bit more involved due to the camera and tailgate lock and the harnesses from the frame into the bottom of the tailgate.
On page 75 of the manual, it talks about a tailgate removal kit in the glove box, which will plug the frame connections where you unplug the harnesses.
My dealer is saying there is no such kit.......I've not been in to show him the manual because I'm waiting for my plates and a couple of other things.
Is there such a kit, and if there is what is the part number?
TIA
On page 75 of the manual, it talks about a tailgate removal kit in the glove box, which will plug the frame connections where you unplug the harnesses.
My dealer is saying there is no such kit.......I've not been in to show him the manual because I'm waiting for my plates and a couple of other things.
Is there such a kit, and if there is what is the part number?
TIA
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2016
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Mine was in the glove box. I remove it every time I tow my fifth wheel trailer because the tailgate can hit the trailer when going over humps (railroad crossings mainly). Removing tailgate gives another 1inch plus of clearance. Plus I’ve noticed less wind noise when towing the fifth wheel with tailgate removed (might even help mileage)
Mountain Pass
Joined: Dec 2019
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So if you follow the instructions to the letter, you disconnect the frame connections BEFORE you do anything else. However, I cannot open the tailgate after this step. You'd think they would explain to open the tailgate first, then disconnect those connections...unless I'm missing something...
Hotshot
Joined: Jul 2013
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like everything else you are supposed to get with a new vehicle....it winds up on eBay.
i was going to buy one since I got nothing with my new truck in 2019...but—-it appears the part numbers might vary with the model year.
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