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May 18, 2004 | 12:50 PM

CyColl

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From: Stockton

Tailgate replacement

My 1990 F250 tailgate is bent in the middle. It bows out about 2 inches and is actually split at the top where the crease is.
Can this be straightened or is it better to replace?
Any suggestions on where to find a replacement?
The ones I have seen online have a price of around $250 with all hardware or $70 for what appears to be just the shell. Is this right?
Thanks for any input

May 18, 2004 | 12:56 PM

aoasus

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Junkyard....

For a 1990 you ought to have quite a selection to chose from and be able to get ont that's not too badly rusted out.

May 18, 2004 | 01:31 PM

ecarter50

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Don't waste your money on a aftermarket shell, they are junk. Go to a junkyard and get an original Ford one. 87-96 will fit but 92-later have a decal instead of having FORD stamped in the metal.

May 18, 2004 | 02:46 PM

fordberg

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No kidding. I bought a new after market gate for 50 bucks without hardware. It is much lighter and not something I would use to load a harley but it is straight. Next time I will be at the junkyard. 100 bucks.