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2019 tacoma with 2018 tailgate

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Mad macs, Feb 2, 2020.

  1. Feb 2, 2020 at 3:56 PM
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    Mad macs

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    How to wire a 2018 tailgate to a 2019 tacoma.i have a light builder from salvage
     
  2. Feb 2, 2020 at 4:05 PM
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    TacoMamba35

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    Should be the same stuff?
     
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  3. Feb 2, 2020 at 4:34 PM
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    Dano461

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    what is a light builder?
     
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  4. Feb 2, 2020 at 4:39 PM
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    daddy_o

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    Factory Blackout package, Soft roll up bed cover, Cheap seat covers, Front and rear dash cam, AVS in channel vent visors
    Tailgate didn't change. The bed cubby got removed in 2019, but gate is the same. The camera should be plug and play.
     
  5. Feb 2, 2020 at 4:39 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Yea. What they said.
     
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  6. Feb 2, 2020 at 4:39 PM
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    Speedfreak

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    Light builder
    Toyota-Tacoma-1024x498.jpg
     
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  7. Feb 2, 2020 at 4:40 PM
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    daddy_o

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    Factory Blackout package, Soft roll up bed cover, Cheap seat covers, Front and rear dash cam, AVS in channel vent visors
    That's a heavy builder.
     
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  8. Feb 2, 2020 at 4:41 PM
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    Come on! That's light to medium at best! The left side door glass is untouched.
     
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  9. Feb 2, 2020 at 4:47 PM
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    At first glance, medium build, but a closer look determines a challenge ahead.
    Capture+_2020-02-02-18-46-29.jpg
     
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  10. Feb 2, 2020 at 7:32 PM
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    Bleep100

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    Is that the worst thing you see in the picture ?
     
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  11. Feb 2, 2020 at 7:34 PM
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    hiPSI

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    I saw some dirt on the front tire?
     
  12. Feb 2, 2020 at 7:39 PM
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    That was the first thing that stood out, yes. :rofl:
     
  13. Feb 2, 2020 at 8:14 PM
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    :eek: Looks like the semi took the worst of that wreck!:D
     
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  14. Feb 2, 2020 at 8:31 PM
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    Toyota tough!
     
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  15. Feb 2, 2020 at 9:27 PM
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    Different plug in
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    Not going to splice it without following someone else's lead
    Truck has 1416 miles.wouldnt have been a title otherwise.wont have warrenty as a builder.but a nice clean keeper . Access cab 4x 2.7
     
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  16. Feb 2, 2020 at 9:30 PM
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    Mad macs

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    Total. Spell check got me. Googled a lot this weekend for info.
     
  17. Feb 2, 2020 at 9:31 PM
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    AKGSD

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    Your best bet is to find the wiring diagrams - and specifically a pin out of the connectors for both years
     
  18. Feb 2, 2020 at 9:31 PM
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    Speedfreak

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    Can you not salvage the wiring from the old tailgate?
     
  19. Feb 3, 2020 at 4:00 AM
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    Itchyfeet

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    The final Copart bid $28500
     
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  20. Feb 7, 2020 at 10:09 AM
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    Mad macs

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    Got a 2019 tailgate with the right one
    Works ok now.still looking for a back seat and belts for an access cab
     

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