Stolen Tailgate - Replacement ??
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Stolen Tailgate - Replacement ??
Had my tailgate stolen off my '06 F250 a couple of weeks ago while my truck was parked in front of my house. The body shop says insurance insists on replacing it with a used gate. The shop called me this morning to say they found a used gate for me off an F150. Their supplier insists the F150 gate is the same as an F-250 . . . . is this true?
Also . . . after reading up on the forums, I will definitely do the hose clamp mod and lock it in the future.
Thanks
Mark
Also . . . after reading up on the forums, I will definitely do the hose clamp mod and lock it in the future.
Thanks
Mark
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Sucks. I always keep my locked. Sure it can still be stolen, but at least it makes them work for it. Also, try a cable tie on one or both sides of the hinge all in the name of making the criminals task that bit harder.
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If they do fit . . . are they the same?
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Had my tailgate stolen off my '06 F250 a couple of weeks ago while my truck was parked in front of my house. The body shop says insurance insists on replacing it with a used gate. The shop called me this morning to say they found a used gate for me off an F150. Their supplier insists the F150 gate is the same as an F-250 . . . . is this true?
Also . . . after reading up on the forums, I will definitely do the hose clamp mod and lock it in the future.
Thanks
Mark
Also . . . after reading up on the forums, I will definitely do the hose clamp mod and lock it in the future.
Thanks
Mark
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I live in a one red light town where everybody nows everybody I don't even lock the front and it has all My tools in it (oops sorry it is 2 red lights now) well atleast the ones I use everyday. Most of the time I leave My keys in it also. God help the person that tries to take something and I hear them. I just open the door and let My two girls out.(pit bulls) This day and time it is probably not the smartest thing to do but I have been doing it My whole life.
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The insurance company may be insisting on a used tailgate, but if I were you, I'd be insisting on a new tailgate. It may depend on the state, but I'm pretty sure at least in this state, the insurance company is legally required to pay for the repairs to be done properly, by any company YOU choose, with new, OEM parts if YOU choose.
I will call the insurance rep (AAA) and let them know we need to go the "new" route. I'll let you know how it goes.
Thanks for all the input on this.
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Watch craigslist everyday, or contact some shops who sell campers and possibly truck bodys, and you will find a nice take off gate. Yes a 97-03 F150 gate is the same as a 99-07 superduty gate except for the emblem. Tail lights are the same also. Actually the rear bumper faceplate less reinforcement is the same too. I have a F250 gate on a 02 F150 pickup.