Kaajot
Micro Machine Manager
Got the F-350 Trusty Rusty in my possession, running better. Cannot keep running the F-150. I'm getting 1.5 miles for every $1 of gas in it. The F-350 gets 3x better mileage.
So, I'm looking for a tailgate. The F-350 doesn't have one. It does have strong-enough mounting points! I need to be able to secure loads while I put the F-150 down to finally get the J&S Engine out of her. The F-150 Tailgate is also kinda shot, or getting there.
Question is, what's the best source for a gen 8-9 tailgate with all the trimmings?
I found a primed, no-mechanical, no cover to the mechanical F-Series tailgate for gen 8/9 on Amazon for about $180. I ordered it, free shipping, but then found Carparts.com has some all-mechanically-ready tailgates. They also differentiate between the F-150 and F-350 for some reason, but the tailgates look the same to me.
Now it's about $280 after shipping and tax, but it has everything except maybe the mechanical cover (can go junkyard diving I suppose for one of those).
Here's the link to the F-350 Tailgate available there. https://www.carparts.com/tailgate/r...]=XLT&vehicle[cylinders]=8&vehicle[liter]=7.5
Should I be looking anywhere else?
So, I'm looking for a tailgate. The F-350 doesn't have one. It does have strong-enough mounting points! I need to be able to secure loads while I put the F-150 down to finally get the J&S Engine out of her. The F-150 Tailgate is also kinda shot, or getting there.
Question is, what's the best source for a gen 8-9 tailgate with all the trimmings?
I found a primed, no-mechanical, no cover to the mechanical F-Series tailgate for gen 8/9 on Amazon for about $180. I ordered it, free shipping, but then found Carparts.com has some all-mechanically-ready tailgates. They also differentiate between the F-150 and F-350 for some reason, but the tailgates look the same to me.
Now it's about $280 after shipping and tax, but it has everything except maybe the mechanical cover (can go junkyard diving I suppose for one of those).
Here's the link to the F-350 Tailgate available there. https://www.carparts.com/tailgate/r...]=XLT&vehicle[cylinders]=8&vehicle[liter]=7.5
Should I be looking anywhere else?