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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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'08 tailgate with the step question

I'm taking delivery of an '08 soon and I opted for the tailgate step feature. A saftey bar/pole is integrated into the tailgate which makes for an uneven surface. Has anybody removed this bar/pole yet? I'd like to remove the whole saftey bar assembly and install a flat diamond plate panel. In my business I'm constantly sliding objects/materials in and out of the bed plus I perform some work on it from time to time so I need a flat surface. Any thoughts?
 
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...=step+tailgate

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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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the bar is recessed into the poly gate panel and sliding things in and out is no problem at all.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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That's it Bill...Thanks. Looks like it can be removed no problem.
 
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