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05-24-2008, 04:34 PM
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Name: Twisted93dak
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tailgate no more
my tailgate wont line up right anymore and i was wondering if there was a way to fix it
and if so i plan to shave it in but can i use my existing gate or would i have to make a skelly and get a tailgate skin in order to shave it?
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05-24-2008, 04:40 PM
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Name: batman13
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skelly and skin it
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05-24-2008, 05:34 PM
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Name: Twisted93dak
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damn was hoping i could just weld it in and be done with it lol
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05-24-2008, 05:37 PM
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Name: DIDAK
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i wouldnt do either. your tailgate is a flexpoint and will eventually crack
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05-24-2008, 06:05 PM
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Name: batman13
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with enough bracing it should be fine, ive seen trucks with shaved gates well over 10 years old and no cracks.
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05-24-2008, 10:28 PM
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Name: DRAGN94
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you have to brace he shit out of it either way like batman said. did you tryc and adjust the pins?? they move alot. mine was the same way until i fucked with it for awhile.
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05-26-2008, 01:32 AM
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Name: Twisted93dak
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if i mess with the pins and get it lined back up right could i just weld it in and weld braces to the back side of the gate? or is that a no go?
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05-26-2008, 06:10 AM
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Name: blknout
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weld it and brace it and you will be fine
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05-26-2008, 03:26 PM
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Name: 00dakota
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Skin it,as iv heard it called "rebel flag it"2 bars then an X in the middle for bracing.When i skin mine im goin put some realy thick crossbars on it so if anybody dicides to rear end me there vehicle will be totaled and mine just a few scratches
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05-26-2008, 04:16 PM
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Name: jayslowlow
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I agree with 00dakota. I am gonna build a skeleton out of 2x2 then skin it. this should also help keep the back from flexing and f-ing up all your hard work over time.
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