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Old May 25, 2020 | 10:17 AM
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Reversing the Tailgate Latch

I've read that the tailgate latch can be reversed so that it is inside the bed instead of outside. Combined with a lockable topper, this enables improved security and a smoother look. I used the advanced search to see if anyone here has done this and documented the how-to of it but came up empty.
So, has anyone seen this kind of posting and can you share the link?
 
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Old May 25, 2020 | 01:31 PM
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Hi Frank. I found a reference to this product in another thread (the posted link was broken but I believe this is the correct/new one):
https://www.npdlink.com/product/hand...1979&year=1979

This thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...79-pickup.html

Good luck
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Thanks Bruce. Yes, that's exactly what I was thinking of. The seat belt idea that you cited is very cool too. Lots of stuff to think about. Now that I have a product name and vendor, it should be easier to find a tutorial on how to install it.
 
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Now that I have a product name and vendor, it should be easier to find a tutorial on how to install it.
Spoken like a man who intends to fabricate his own?
 
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Originally Posted by meangreen92
Spoken like a man who intends to fabricate his own?
MooooHaHaHa (mad scientist chortle)
 
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