Tailgate Modifications

[lka]

IKA, never pulling out is solid advice. But, I have wanted to use it a few times when having a large amount of gear in the back. Then not having a handle to grab isn't much more than inconvenient rather than I need a step.

Melvimbe, it won't, in so many words, but with the tailgate wars going on between manufacturers I figured it would be a unique mod and allow me to use the bumper, rather than an additional step.

[emoji23][emoji23] that’s what I’m here for is to provide some solid advice.

 

[two24studios]

You might be able to swap with someone who doesn't need/use theirs. I seem to remember forum members who were also interested in swapping tailgates to either get the tailgate applique or to get one without it.

 

[CorwinofRaptors]

The tailgate is nearly always ****** on everything in the junkyard, and they are always in super high demand. Finding a color matched, non-damaged, step equipped, 2015+ gate is gonna cost big money. $1500 minimum. It'll be cheaper than new from Ford, but not by a huge amount once you factor in fixing any damage/dents.

It's a friggin step,I don't see why they are treated as gold plated but I do see the irony. There was a point where people were stealing tailgates, what was that all about?

 

[CorwinofRaptors]

[emoji23][emoji23] that’s what I’m here for is to provide some solid advice.

And that you did, sir.
Is yours stock as far as height and wheel size?

 

[CorwinofRaptors]

You might be able to swap with someone who doesn't need/use theirs. I seem to remember forum members who were also interested in swapping tailgates to either get the tailgate applique or to get one without it.

That'd be great. I'll try digging around.

 

[HotLap]

I'm old too and use it all the time Very handy especially when washing the truck or loading my Mt./road bicycles.

 

[Halo Raptor]

If your truck is avalanche gray without the applique Ill trade you. I hate my step.

 

[pastorwug]

You’ll never use the step anyways. I’ve never even pulled mine out [emoji2378]

Huh, I use mine almost daily and really appreciate it. Sure glad I have it!

 

[zombiekiller]

The tailgate is nearly always ****** on everything in the junkyard, and they are always in super high demand. Finding a color matched, non-damaged, step equipped, 2015+ gate is gonna cost big money. $1500 minimum. It'll be cheaper than new from Ford, but not by a huge amount once you factor in fixing any damage/dents.

Hey, I've had a tailgate with a step for sale for months. It has a tiny dent in it that would cost about $50 to fix from a pdr shop.

I posted it for $750 cash and carry. It is still sitting in my garage.

 

[Flash1034]

You’ll never use the step anyways. I’ve never even pulled mine out [emoji2378]

I guess I’m the oddball then, I use my tailgate step all the time and wouldn’t buy a truck without it.