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10-22-2016, 08:39 PM
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Repo Tailgate
Are the repo tailgates without the letters as heavy as an original?
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10-23-2016, 12:09 AM
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Re: Repo Tailgate
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My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold |
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10-23-2016, 06:46 AM
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Re: Repo Tailgate
Yes, they are lighter, I have one and they are much lighter than an original
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10-23-2016, 09:41 PM
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Re: Repo Tailgate
The tailgate I just bought from GMCPauls last week looks and weighs the same as an original one I have. From what I understand there were two manufacturer's out there, one good, one not so good!
Hope this helps Mike
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10-23-2016, 10:07 PM
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10-24-2016, 10:52 AM
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10-23-2016, 10:08 PM
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10-24-2016, 06:45 AM
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Re: Repo Tailgate
there are 5 manufacturers of the tailgates last we checked, 3 make lighter than OEM and 2 make them the same weight as OEM. So there are multiple suppliers providing different quality & weight of tailgates.
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10-24-2016, 08:45 AM
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Re: Repo Tailgate
Thanks for all the info everyone. I appreciate it.
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10-24-2016, 10:36 AM
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Re: Repo Tailgate
i work for an aftermarket company and i can tell you yes most aftermarkets are flimsy. You want to look for CAPA certified for duability and better fitment.
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