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Old Nov 23, 2020 | 02:58 PM
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Question Crushed my tailgate

Long time lurker, first time posting. I purchased a 2012 F-250 6.7L Powerstroke a few months ago so we could go camping with a 5th wheel, and you probably see where this is going! One time while detaching from the 5th wheel I forgot to lower the tailgate and crunched it under the 5th wheel king pin. My question is where would you go to find a replacement tailgate? I am in South Carolina and would consider driving across state lines if it means getting a good deal.

I'm seeing listings online around $370+ for tailgates that I would have to get painted to match my truck's silver color. The online $370 tailgates come without a latch, camera, or Ford decal, though I could probably just poach the ones I have from my crushed tailgate because those items are still functional. I checked the marketplace here and didn't find a match.

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Old Nov 23, 2020 | 04:21 PM
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370's a fair price. Price out a new one that is totally bare and you'll be happy. You could possibly luck out and find a matching one in a wrecking yard..
 
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Old Nov 23, 2020 | 04:26 PM
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This is covered under comprehensive, I had mine replaced for my 50.00 deductible.
 
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I did that too...found one on eBay that was same color. Worth checking out. I have a 250 and found out the 150 also fit. Mine is older so check before buying.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2020 | 04:41 PM
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Have you considered a fifth wheel tailgate like this one?

Tailgate

You can leave it black and wouldn't have to worry about having that same accident again.

Rob
 
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Old Nov 25, 2020 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by SecondChance
Have you considered a fifth wheel tailgate like this one?

Tailgate

You can leave it black and wouldn't have to worry about having that same accident again.

Rob
This is what I would do, get a 5W gate and carry on.
 
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