Destroyed my tailgate
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Destroyed my tailgate
Well I was hooking up my 5th wheel toy hauler yesterday in the sand and after having a hard time getting back under it decided I was not lined up enough after closing the tailgate. I pulled forward and BAM, there goes the tailgate. I have seen this done many times but I never thought it would happen to me. I still cannot believe it.
The tailgate was in nice shape too. I hate replacing parts that do not need replacing as much as I hate destroying good parts. I feel better today though.
If anybody knows of a place to get a replacement tailgate, I would love to hear about it. Thanks.
The tailgate was in nice shape too. I hate replacing parts that do not need replacing as much as I hate destroying good parts. I feel better today though.
If anybody knows of a place to get a replacement tailgate, I would love to hear about it. Thanks.
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I see new aftermarket ones on Ebay all the time for $85-$95 + $35 shipping.
I have not idea of what kind of quality they are, though.
I think dealership wants in excess of $500 for one, but that is just a guess based on a very faulty memory!
I have not idea of what kind of quality they are, though.
I think dealership wants in excess of $500 for one, but that is just a guess based on a very faulty memory!
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BTW, the late 80's tailgates seem to be stronger than the smooth style mid 90's ones...
My bed is from a '89 so i'm probably going to get a late 80's tailgate to replace my bent up smooth one that doesn't even have a handle... haha
My bed is from a '89 so i'm probably going to get a late 80's tailgate to replace my bent up smooth one that doesn't even have a handle... haha
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That does hurt to do that to your own truck. I know a bunch of guys over the years that have done the same exact thing to their tailgates. Makes ya sick when you do that to your own vehicle.
I didn't do that but I did jacknife a trailer into the bed side when my foot slipped off the clutch one time. Man, I was just so furious with myself.....
So, I know the feeling.
I didn't do that but I did jacknife a trailer into the bed side when my foot slipped off the clutch one time. Man, I was just so furious with myself.....
So, I know the feeling.
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He doesn't have pm capabilities until he gets 25+ posts. but that's an excellent offer and don't know how close you guys are in Cali, but hopefully it works out!!