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Old 01-03-2006, 09:29 AM
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Tailgate Woes

Over the holidays I inflicted the 1st damage to my truck by backing into my dozer drag I had propped up on a big rock, I put a big dent into my tailgate just off center to the passenger side.

So does anyone have a light almond pearl metalic tailgate they want to sell that would fit my 05. or does anyone have suggestion on a replacement. I looked at the places on e-bay and have looked at flow throughs but I do alot of work off my tailgate so dont think those are an option, I thought about building one out of 1/4 inch plate but dont think the flimsy bed would handle it.

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Here they have them for 263.00 and they are a great company to do business with. Most of the aftermarket goodies on all of my vehicles come from here!
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Your local dodge dealer about 3 in the morning.
Try some aftermarket bed companys. They may have a takeoff available.
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Underwoodtransp. Thanks for the info. I will give them a call.

rammtuff I thought about that but it would cut into my sleep , thanks
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Sounds like a call to the insurance company to me.I damaged one once bad then it got stolen
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Originally Posted by rammtuff
Your local dodge dealer about 3 in the morning.
The local Walmart parking lot, anytime after dark.

I'd suggest Ebay, but those most likely came from one of the two above locations.


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walmart has cameras and so do the dealerships... Try again!
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Mine got stolen in the bxxyaxx I mean Chinese restaurant. Claim handled by phone with NO issues other then a check 10 days later.
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Walmart? , all my damage happens at the mall.
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Test drive a new truck and return it with a mysteriously dented tail gate Just kidding. You will find one on e-bay I'm sure maybe not your color but figure on about 250.00 for a repaint. Most take offs are fleet type colors.
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Originally Posted by Hounddog
I damaged one once bad then it got stolen
Did the call to the insurance company cut into your sleep ?
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Not for one split second !.Never had a claim in my ENTIRE life auto or home.They were like Oh ok will get a check out ASAP no questions.Actually IT IS insured if any kind of damage etc.If stolen it changed the deductable is all. What bothers me is watching for 8 years on Monday mornings after a weekend rain MINOR fender benders pulling into the body shop with folkes wearing neck braces one after another after another.
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