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What to do with old tailgate?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by stevelknievel1, Jul 7, 2021.

  1. Jul 7, 2021 at 11:57 PM
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    stevelknievel1

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    Hey all. So I swapped the tailgate on my 2006 Sport Double 4x4 because dents. Anyone know what to do with the old one? It’s sitting in my garage and has to go . I’m in S.E. WI if it matters. Pics attached . (Oh, and the emblems are off and gone, that’s just the left behind backing in the pics ) Thanks!

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  2. Jul 8, 2021 at 1:15 AM
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    HighCountryTacoma

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    Nice work around.
     
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    In Scandinavia, they use old tacoma tailgates for Smorgasbords. They fill each chamber with a different selection of foods and carry it to the dinner table.
     
  4. Jul 8, 2021 at 6:11 AM
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    BlkDakDave

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    In Texas we use old tailgates for target practice. We tape portraits on it and fire away.
     
  5. Jul 8, 2021 at 6:26 AM
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    Set it out by the road someone will take it for scrap
     
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    put it back on your truck and someone will steel it...
     
  7. Jul 8, 2021 at 7:29 AM
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    Knute

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    Take it to your local metal scrapper.

    You'll get some $$/lb.....well more like cents/lb. It can turn into a bit of pocket cash.

    I recently scrapped a set (4) OEM aluminum wheels. The set weighed 103 lbs, which turned into $50. Steel isn't quite as valuable as aluminum.
     
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  9. Jul 8, 2021 at 5:24 PM
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    What do you mean?
     
  10. Jul 8, 2021 at 5:25 PM
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    Sounds reasonable!
     
  11. Jul 8, 2021 at 5:26 PM
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    This is probably what I’ll do. Thanks!
     
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  12. Jul 8, 2021 at 7:08 PM
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  13. Jul 8, 2021 at 7:16 PM
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    I was going to say make a bench out of it.
    But they aren’t known for their strength, so that’s probably not a “good” option.
     
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    Hang it up in the garage and put a band aid on the dent so it heals.
     
  18. Jul 9, 2021 at 6:28 PM
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    I ended up putting it by the curb late last night. It was gone by morning.. lol
     
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    CL curb alert!
     

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