UPS delivered my new/replacement Tailgate that i bought off ebay today.
Color matched perfectly, put it on the truck and installed a S/S hose clamp around the pivot arm on the passenger end of where it installs. Will be a pain in the **** for anyone to take that off.
One thing i noticed is i got ALOT better gas mileage with it off.
Usually i have to fill up every 2 weeks, I drove the same mileage for the 2 weeks i had to wait for the tailgate and I ended up with an extra 1/4 tank of gas at the end of both weeks.

 

New trucks are designed to get better mpg with the tailgate up...

 

I don't understand it either, i used to laugh at trucks i saw on the road with the tailgate down because i have read so many articles that it does absolutly nothing. (other than compromise the integrity of the truck).
But, for 2 weeks in a row i can honestly say i had 1/4 more in my tank while driving exactly the same.

 

myth busters did something on it a few years ago... Said with it up it made a vortex type thing in the bed. Looks like I have a science experiment for my son @ school

 

maybe it was because your truck was a little lighter?

 

Who did you go through on Ebay? A shop or a private seller? I need a tailgate.

Thanks!

 

Just a quick question,....
What happened to the tailgate that came with the truck?
Stolen? Damaged?

 

Wholesalepartsunlimited, they had a total of 5 (now 4), they paint to match (after you give them your paint code located on the drivers door sticker)
Total was 695.00, but e-bay has a special running and credited my acct.$ 70.00, so total including shipping was 625.00.
Only down side is you don't get a key with the tailgate. Looks brand new, including the Ford logo, pull handle, and plastic piece that protects the top.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=170271965840

 

Stolen from the parking lot at work

 

Who steals a tailgate?

 

It doesn't include the key or the key and lock cylinder?

 

its pretty common. easy to take if its not locked.

 

I would have never imagined someone stealing a tailgate.

 

You two need to quit post whoring.

 

Does not include the key, has the handle and lock cylinder, just your key will not work it. I am going to the Ford dealer to see if i can buy just the locking mechanism. The tailgate comes with everything, inlcuding the hangar cables.