Tailgate Replacement ?
Tailgate Replacement ?
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Tailgate Replacement ?
I just broke the back window of my 1989 EB tailgate. Slipped out of my hand as i was taking the tailgate down..
I first thought i should just get the window replaced, but the bottom of the tailgate is rusted.. and will need to be replaced at some point.
I will not be doing this myself, my mechanical skills aren't up for the job.. but can anyone tell me where I can get a tailgate w/window and everything? I'd like to have some ideas on prices before I bring it to a shop.
Thanks.
Rob
Monroe, MI
I first thought i should just get the window replaced, but the bottom of the tailgate is rusted.. and will need to be replaced at some point.
I will not be doing this myself, my mechanical skills aren't up for the job.. but can anyone tell me where I can get a tailgate w/window and everything? I'd like to have some ideas on prices before I bring it to a shop.
Thanks.
Rob
Monroe, MI
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From: my bronco
Tailgate Replacement ?
As far as I know, which aint much, the only place you can get a tailgate with everything is at a junkyard, or someone selling one. The shells run from 250 to 300 or so, and thats just the shell, no latch rods, hinges or anything.
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My only recomendation is that you get a Ford factory tailgate not an aftermarket. I relaced my tailgate with a non-factory and it doesn't line up very well and the window binds. I have tried every kind of adjustment possible and the fact is that is is a piece of crap.
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From: Austin USA
Tailgate Replacement ?
Original tailgates are very hard to come by because they are in such demans. I know ebay sells a "new" tailgate for about $300 without any of the internal parts, but this is a much thinner sheet metal and will dent fairly easily.
I have never replaced a tailgate before and I was lucky enough to find a 93 eddie bauer tailgate in perfect condition for $100! Of course that was a steal. Replacing the actual tailgate is easy enough if you do just a little bit of research. I think there might even be a "how to" on this website.
Anyway, I know this might not help you much but I think you should go for it!
I have never replaced a tailgate before and I was lucky enough to find a 93 eddie bauer tailgate in perfect condition for $100! Of course that was a steal. Replacing the actual tailgate is easy enough if you do just a little bit of research. I think there might even be a "how to" on this website.
Anyway, I know this might not help you much but I think you should go for it!
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From: Motor USA
Tailgate Replacement ?
Jeffs bronco graveyard. I just checked and they have listed 83-95 oem factory tailgate shell (no internals) for 700.00 and a 83-95 aftermarket tailgate shell for 250.00 they also list a diamond plate cover for the inside panel for 95.00 that I think I am going to look into. There is also another place here in Michigan in Chesterfield Township called G and T number is 586-949-2475 they are out on 22 and gratiot. They specialize in 4x4 and truck parts, you might want to try them and see if they have something used. Good Luck.
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Fordtrucksforever,
mrm has an article on the t'gate differences:
http://www.medicine.wisc.edu/~mrm/bronco/
mrm has an article on the t'gate differences:
http://www.medicine.wisc.edu/~mrm/bronco/
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Tailgate Replacement ?
FIRST MY THANKS TO ALL THE FORUM USERS WHO PROVIDED ME WITH HELP ON TOWING WEIGHTS ETC. FOR MY 89 EB.
I HAD CONGRADULATED MYSELF ON HAVING NO RUST ON MY TAILGATE UNTIL TODAY WHEN I NOTICE A SMALL PLACE AT THE BOTTOM WHERE THE PAINT HAD BUBBLED, AND FOUND THAT I DO HAVE RUST UNDER THE BOTTOM EDGE OF MY TAILGATE. I DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS ANYWAY TO REPLACE PART OF THE TAILGATE; SINCE THE REST IS IN VERY GOOD SHAPE. ANY SUGGESTIONS/ IDEAS/ OR INFORMATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED. I'M SURE I CAN'T DO THIS MYSELF BUT WHERE I LIVE IT IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND PARTS FOR A BRONCO.(I HAD TO SEARCH 3 MONTHS TO FIND A PARTIAL SHELL IN AN AUTO GRAVEYARD TO FIND AN ARMREST, AND THERE WASNT MUCH ELSE LEFT)
THANKS TO ANY WHO CAN HELP.
SMD
I HAD CONGRADULATED MYSELF ON HAVING NO RUST ON MY TAILGATE UNTIL TODAY WHEN I NOTICE A SMALL PLACE AT THE BOTTOM WHERE THE PAINT HAD BUBBLED, AND FOUND THAT I DO HAVE RUST UNDER THE BOTTOM EDGE OF MY TAILGATE. I DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS ANYWAY TO REPLACE PART OF THE TAILGATE; SINCE THE REST IS IN VERY GOOD SHAPE. ANY SUGGESTIONS/ IDEAS/ OR INFORMATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED. I'M SURE I CAN'T DO THIS MYSELF BUT WHERE I LIVE IT IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND PARTS FOR A BRONCO.(I HAD TO SEARCH 3 MONTHS TO FIND A PARTIAL SHELL IN AN AUTO GRAVEYARD TO FIND AN ARMREST, AND THERE WASNT MUCH ELSE LEFT)
THANKS TO ANY WHO CAN HELP.
SMD
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From: Louisville TN (Near Knoxv
Tailgate Replacement ?
I just replaced my hole tailgate and now have all the guts & window for sale let me know if ya need any of it. the truck is a 86 and I put a 90 model tailgate on itI even got lucky the paint maches ill post mew pics soon.
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I have a tailgate problem taht is slightly differsnt than the previous posts. And that is the outside sheetmetal has cracked, the first 2 inches down where the metal flange folds over inside sheetmetal. I suspect it is caused from the constant vibrations and jarring from the weight of the spare with road travel. Does anybody have a good fix for this. If I can keep it tight now ,I can save the gate. Maybe a flush rivet were it sandwhiches together; but that would look like a hammared dog terd. Great Board!!
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