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Where to get a tailgate??

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by BeardedTacoma, Aug 25, 2017.

  1. Aug 25, 2017 at 6:16 PM
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    No local yard has what I'm looking for. Online doesn't offer much info as in thickness or reviews.

    Can anyone recommend a local place in the Fl. area or online? I really don't want to get it at a Toyota dealer.
     
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  2. Aug 25, 2017 at 7:00 PM
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  3. Aug 25, 2017 at 8:10 PM
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    I do check them out also. I even reached out to rancho toyota truck parts and they wouldn't ship one to me.

    I would buy one online, but I hear and see complaints on issues with the thickness on the metal. So I was looking for something close to OEM, but with a cheaper price. ha
     
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    Dalandser ¡Me Gustan Las Tacos-mas!

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    offer up - tons of tacoma stuff on that in my area.
     
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  5. Aug 25, 2017 at 8:40 PM
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    I bought a $60 one from Amazon. Definitely not oem quality but I think you'd have to be pretty rough on it still to beat it up. It's good enough for what I use my truck for and in way better condition than my old one
     
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  6. Aug 26, 2017 at 3:40 AM
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    I think shipping might be a tad expensive.

    Then I guess you just get the sheet metal and have to install all your hardware .

    I have been wanting to build one just to many other more important projects
     
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    Free shipping.
    $155 Evan Fischer Tailgate Compatible with 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma Primed Steel For Fleetside bed TO1900106
    https://www.amazon.com/Evan-Fischer...id=1503745087&sr=8-2&keywords=tacoma+tailgate

    One thing with those is that you want to strip it and paint it with epoxy primer to seal it in. The primer they use is garbage.
     
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  8. Aug 26, 2017 at 4:19 AM
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    There's a lot of miles between Key West and Pensacola.

    Can you narrow down the 'local place' a little bit?

    Have you posted in the WTB and/or regional forums?
     
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  9. Aug 28, 2017 at 11:26 AM
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  10. Aug 28, 2017 at 11:44 AM
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    Do yourself a favor and stay away from the cheapie rockauto/Amazon parts. I have a cheapo one and it bent first use while trying to load my motocycle in the bed. Ended up having to buy the Headstrong reinforcement plate = overall more than a factory replacement
     
    OneWheelPeel, Aug 28, 2017
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