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Jul 26, 2009 | 10:16 PM

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mechelement

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Is that a step coming out of the tailgate? Is that stock?

Why?

Jul 26, 2009 | 10:18 PM

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jdecker88

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From: Powder Springs, East TN

Yep that is a stock 08 tailgate some have the step some don't its also on the 09 F-150s

Jul 26, 2009 | 10:47 PM

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nissandoc

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I've been in contact with a guy on craigslist looking for some mirrors. He said that he was getting another truck and is supposed to call me when it comes in. If he has a good tailgate I'll post it up.

Jul 26, 2009 | 10:49 PM

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Stewart_H

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mechelement

Is that a step coming out of the tailgate?

Yep!

Quote:

Is that stock?

Yep!

Quote:

Why?

To help you get into the bed of the truck.

Stewart

Oct 21, 2009 | 11:52 AM

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Bowie

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Is the 2008 tailgate a direct transfer to our 7.3's?

Oct 21, 2009 | 12:18 PM

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That_Guy

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Yep, just bolts right up IIRC

Oct 21, 2009 | 01:00 PM

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nissandoc

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From: North Cackalacky

No, you need part # 4L3Z-83430B39-AA Ford calls it a "roller". Its actually the left side hinge bracket.

Oct 21, 2009 | 01:52 PM

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That_Guy

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I take back my previous post then, I was wrong. Learning somthing everyday.

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