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Old Jan 27, 2022 | 11:07 AM
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tailgate swap

curious. are the tailgate shells all compatible with each other?
meaning can a tailgate from say an xlt without the step and cameras etc.... take all the parts from a lariat or platinum?

reason I ask: I have a platinum and I hate the applique. I have looked into painting it or wrapping, but that is pretty expensive.
I have found a new takeoff gate local to me. It is off an XL or XLT truck, very basic. If I can swap all the components from the platinum gate to this one, it can accomplish my goat for far less $$
 
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Old Jan 27, 2022 | 11:47 AM
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If the XL/XLT tailgate has no retractable step, your Platinum step cannot be swapped over because the internal structure is different.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2022 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by cficare
If the XL/XLT tailgate has no retractable step, your Platinum step cannot be swapped over because the internal structure is different.
Thank you. That was the information I was after
 
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Old Jan 27, 2022 | 12:43 PM
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See if you can find one with the step and all the other Plati-parts should transfer over. Me? I'd like to add the applique to my King Ranch.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2022 | 01:02 PM
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You need to find one from a Lariat Ultimate. Maybe a kingranch non chrome will work if the emblem isnt rivitted.

Probably better off painting it, the door handle covers, and mirror caps. So it all flows.
 
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