Notices
1997 - 2003 F150 1997-2003 F150, 1997-1999 F250LD, 7700 & 2004 F150 Heritage
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Auxito

tailgate

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 8, 2009 | 04:57 PM
  #1  
febigblock's Avatar
febigblock
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
tailgate

the tailgate stub on the lower left side of my 98 F150 broke off. anyone have any suggestions on where to get this part and what it's called? Thanks
 
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2009 | 05:28 PM
  #2  
ncranchero's Avatar
ncranchero
Postmaster
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 3,310
Likes: 9
From: E.Lincoln County, NC
Club FTE Silver Member

Tailgate pivot, left

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0
 
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2009 | 06:18 PM
  #3  
febigblock's Avatar
febigblock
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
thank you, any suggestions on how to get the old one off. I've tried impact gun and heat, no luck. thanks
 
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2009 | 11:21 PM
  #4  
papajoemrt's Avatar
papajoemrt
Elder User
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 768
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
I think there was a thread not too far back (a few weeks to a month) about this subject.

From that thread I remember something about cutting off the old stub and welding the new one back on in the same location.
 
Reply
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 05:35 PM
  #5  
febigblock's Avatar
febigblock
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Thanks I'll try that. Just have to buy a friend some beers.
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:36 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-6
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE