jflaig
SDD Junior Member
Great install! I have been looking at doing this to my F350 for a while now. Where did you find the Wiki write up or what should I search for. Looks great. Thanks.
Joe
Joe
Operation 08 Tailgate complete!
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BamaSixGun
SDD Super Mod/Staff
Fine69
Senior Member
Thanks Stephen...I owe you a big thanks on the Wiki. I would not have even known about this mod if it wasn't for you.
I bought the tailgate complete off of craigslist for $250...it was damaged a little.
I took it to the bodyshop and got it fixed and sprayed for a little over $250.
I had to buy the trim new and the driver's side hinge...so I've got a little less than $550 in it. I don't know how that compares to everybody else.
I also ordered the whole jimi jammer line...how does that gate keeper mount? Do you have to take the tailgate off?
They now also have a jimi jammer for the 08 tailgate handles.
Mine cost me a little over $48,000. Altough, it came with the rest of the truck!
BDJack
Full Access Member
08 tailgate
Does anyone know if it is much different install for 08 step tailgate?
Thanks
Does anyone know if it is much different install for 08 step tailgate?
Thanks
wilson111
SDD Junior Member
no the step is inside the tailgate, so everything else is the same. haven't used mine much but the wife sure loves it
BamaSixGun
SDD Super Mod/Staff
Install for both the non-step & step tailgates are basically the same, althought there are components that are diff. as in the tailgate assemblies.
platinum01
Full Access Member
That looks really good. I like the look of the 08 tailgates. Guess I need to go and pick one up now. Truck will be going into the shop to be repainted and finally have my fender fixed from were I had my blow out awhile back. I have talked to the body shop that is going to paint the truck and we have talked about if I get the 08 tailgate having the Super Duty Paint the darker color of the truck.
platinum01
Full Access Member
Has anybody really found these? I have been on Craigslist and Ebay and can't seem to find an 08 tailgate for the life of me. Thanks.