tailgate worth trying to fix?(PICS)
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tailgate worth trying to fix?(PICS)
Wondering if its worth trying to fix my tailgate or if I should just keep trying to find a used one. I just got the handle and latches working and they work great now.
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I was in the same situation as you were awhile ago. And i tried and tried to get it "perfect" but just couldnt get it. Once all the tack welds break there pain to try and get nice again. I eventually went ahead and ordered a new one from LMC, for $100 i believe.
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Can you link me to that one for $100? I thought they were like $400
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Its not a FORD tailgate. Its an aftermarket tailgate that does not say F-O-R-D acrossed it. Not quite as good as the originals but they do there job. I believe Bronco Graveyard has them as well. Bronco Restoration Early Full Size Bronco Restoration Classic Bronco Parts For Sale
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Its not a FORD tailgate. Its an aftermarket tailgate that does not say F-O-R-D acrossed it. Not quite as good as the originals but they do there job. I believe Bronco Graveyard has them as well. Bronco Restoration Early Full Size Bronco Restoration Classic Bronco Parts For Sale
Is it the whole tailgate or like a shell?
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Its a shell. You have to take all your guts out and put in it. Its a real easy job though takes like 30 min.
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I would get a wrecking yard tailgate before I would buy one aftermarket. They are not as strong as the original. And the original isn't really strong enough.
Have you checked with Ford. They were still avaliable last time I checked.
Just my two cents.
Have you checked with Ford. They were still avaliable last time I checked.
Just my two cents.
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I never really put heavy stuff in the back of my truck or load alot on the tailgate. Mostly my bed carries my fishing poles and tackle box 
Ill check with ford. Probably want an arm and a leg for one..
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I have also been looking for another tailgate. My truck has an aftermarket tailgate that is just garbage. Anyway, do all the OE tailgates have those holes around the "FORD" lettering? Are those there to hold that chrome panel I sometimes see? I'd like to find an OEM tailgate w/o those holes.