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Tailgate Rubber Stopper

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mikecoscia, Jan 2, 2015.

  1. Jan 2, 2015 at 1:46 PM
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    mikecoscia

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    I was installing my relentless fab tailgate reinforcement panel and lost one of the rubber stops for the tailgate. Looked at some part diagrams online and can't seem to find the part number. Anyone know what it is or the actually name of the item? Thanks!
     
  2. Jan 2, 2015 at 2:50 PM
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    mikecoscia

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    Sure, sorry the picture was blurry. Already dark outside. The stopper looks a little different, as I shaved a little bit of the top off. The gate was not closing with them after the install of the reinforcement panel.

    IMG_0153.jpg
     
  3. Jan 2, 2015 at 2:55 PM
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    fixnfly

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    Unless your tailgate rattles, you don't need them.
     
  4. Jan 2, 2015 at 3:14 PM
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    Lord Helmet

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    You'll be fine with only one or if you really need it: junkyard, hardware store or stealership.

    I have that reinforcement tailgate
     
  5. Jan 2, 2015 at 5:57 PM
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    Same here.
     
  6. Jan 2, 2015 at 6:26 PM
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    All the online parts diagrams are crap, they are always missing pieces. I'll stop by the dealership tomorrow.
     
  7. Jan 2, 2015 at 6:59 PM
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    I bought a replacement through my dealer a couple years ago, the price was reasonable even through a Toyota Canada dealer.
     
  8. Jan 2, 2015 at 8:22 PM
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    J.Z.Alba

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    i only have one on mine. i removed the one on the left because it was hard to close the tail gate with it on.
     
  9. Jan 2, 2015 at 8:26 PM
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    Pretty sure I don't even have any of those left on my tailgate. I have to go lock it up anyway, so off to check... because now i'm interested

    I'm missing the one on the left, if anyone finds a part link I might as well replace mine
     
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  10. Jan 2, 2015 at 8:31 PM
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    KenLyns

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  11. Jan 2, 2015 at 8:57 PM
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  12. Jan 2, 2015 at 8:59 PM
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    Couldn't you just make your own? A hole saw, an old hockey puck, trim is to the thickness you need and your done.
     
  13. Jan 2, 2015 at 9:05 PM
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    Would the pad be removed if you had a topper and installed weatherstripping around the tailgate?
     

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