Bronco/F-150 Tailgate Compatibility

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Apr 1, 2006 | 11:49 AM

95bogginbronco

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Bronco/F-150 Tailgate Compatibility

Hey guys,
I own a 1995 Bronco with a severly rusted tailgate. I was think of ditching the top and using a soft top or keeping it open. I haven't decided yet. This struck is not my daily driver if that helps at all. My question is will a f-150 tailgate work on a bronco? If they do work, what years. Thanks guys.

Apr 1, 2006 | 04:07 PM

Streetgang

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Thats a very good question......I think you will need to go out there with a tape measure and start writing down some numbers!

let us know what you find!

Apr 1, 2006 | 06:03 PM

McLeod

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The Bronco tailgate is at least twice as deep as a pick up tailgate.

To get the outside sheetmetal to line up, there will be about 3 inches of gap at the inside floor area.

Apr 1, 2006 | 09:52 PM

greystreak92

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Not to mention that the hinges are completely different and the latches are in different locations.

Apr 3, 2006 | 02:59 PM

BroncoRoadKill

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It would take some welding and fabwork. If you have any of those skills, you can do anything you want.

Apr 3, 2006 | 03:52 PM

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It will be easier to find a Bronco Tailgate, if you are planning to change the top you could just seal the window orifice, because the new top will have it´s own window.

Apr 3, 2006 | 04:01 PM

95bogginbronco

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I live up in east central minnesota where salt eats everything. It is difficult to find a decent bronco tailgate around here. It is alot easier to find a f-150. Another option would be to get a new one as a shell and either put my stuff in it or leave it empty. Any ideas guys? thanks for the info so far.