Line-X, now tailgate hard to close
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Line-X, now tailgate hard to close
I just had Line-X sprayed in my '08 F150 and it looks awesone. Had the color matched xtra with a King Ranch logo stenciled on the bulk head. The only problem is that the tailgate is now "tough" to close. I realize that the Line-X is adding material and will close the gaps, but is this normal? The tailgate used to gently click to close, but now I have to give it a decent shove. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by dfwtaxman
I just had Line-X sprayed in my '08 F150 and it looks awesone. Had the color matched xtra with a King Ranch logo stenciled on the bulk head. The only problem is that the tailgate is now "tough" to close. I realize that the Line-X is adding material and will close the gaps, but is this normal? The tailgate used to gently click to close, but now I have to give it a decent shove. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
I have no issues with closing mine, most people don't. Maybe they sprayed where they shouldn't have, or maybe the sprayed it too thick around the tailgate area. Hard to say without being able to see it.
How much did the Xtra cost? I'm thinking of doing my bumpers and rocker panels.
- NCSU
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Line-X, now tailgate hard to close
Originally Posted by NCSU_05_FX4
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I have no issues with closing mine, most people don't. Maybe they sprayed where they shouldn't have, or maybe the sprayed it too thick around the tailgate area. Hard to say without being able to see it.
How much did the Xtra cost? I'm thinking of doing my bumpers and rocker panels.
- NCSU
I have no issues with closing mine, most people don't. Maybe they sprayed where they shouldn't have, or maybe the sprayed it too thick around the tailgate area. Hard to say without being able to see it.
How much did the Xtra cost? I'm thinking of doing my bumpers and rocker panels.
- NCSU
The Xtra cost and additional $200 - above the base $450. Out the door it cost a little over $700. Pricey but definitely worth it for the color match. This is in the DFW area.
Also, can you adjust the tailgate latches or am I better off just to give it a little extra shove to close? Thanks for the input.
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1. On the tailgate, check the latches on both sides of the tailgate to make sure they are clear.
2. The tailgate latches latch onto posts. The posts can be loosened, adjusted, and re-tightened. Sometimes the posts leave a mark on the paint of their original position.
Chances are the posts need adjusting and the bedliner is OK.
2. The tailgate latches latch onto posts. The posts can be loosened, adjusted, and re-tightened. Sometimes the posts leave a mark on the paint of their original position.
Chances are the posts need adjusting and the bedliner is OK.
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Originally Posted by TruckGasm
1. On the tailgate, check the latches on both sides of the tailgate to make sure they are clear.
2. The tailgate latches latch onto posts. The posts can be loosened, adjusted, and re-tightened. Sometimes the posts leave a mark on the paint of their original position.
Chances are the posts need adjusting and the bedliner is OK.
2. The tailgate latches latch onto posts. The posts can be loosened, adjusted, and re-tightened. Sometimes the posts leave a mark on the paint of their original position.
Chances are the posts need adjusting and the bedliner is OK.
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