Aftermarket tailgate

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  1. ranger6

    ranger6 Member

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    Has anyone used an aftermarket tailgate? I have the common cancer spots towards the bottom of the tailgate. Before I have the bed Line X'd, I sure would like to get a tailgate but, I've heard that they don't fit right and the lines don't look so good. What company or vendor would be suitable?
     
  2. Raffaelli

    Raffaelli Toyotaholic

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    I got one from Levan Auto Parts in Houston...

    Definatly chinese. Seams line up well enough, but the hinges were welded on shatty and have since broken welds from when I put a heavy load on the tailgate. Still closes and works, but shakes around when its not latched.

    Get what you pay for I guess.
     
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    jetas Grand Toyotaholic

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  4. ranger6

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    I thought of that and have visited a few. They all have some kind of conditional issues. I don't really have time to frequent junk yards.
     
  5. JOE_1985

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    did u try car-part.com?
     
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    look at toyotafiberglass
     

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