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Old 10-22-2016, 08:39 PM   #1
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Repo Tailgate

Are the repo tailgates without the letters as heavy as an original?
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Old 10-23-2016, 12:09 AM   #2
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Are the repo tailgates without the letters as heavy as an original?
No they are lighter
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Old 10-23-2016, 06:46 AM   #3
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Yes, they are lighter, I have one and they are much lighter than an original
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Old 10-23-2016, 09:41 PM   #4
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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!
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Old 10-23-2016, 10:07 PM   #5
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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!
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Mike, did you buy the one with or without letters?
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Old 10-23-2016, 10:08 PM   #6
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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
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I bought a repo tailgate from GMCPauls more than 12 years ago now and it has held up great. Also went with the blank gate, my body guy was quite impressed with the fit, weight and quality. I would think with Paul's rep it would hold true today for a great alternative for a tailgate. From my dealings with GMCPaul's I don't see him compromising for a lesser quality 'gate. Just my $0.2
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Old 10-24-2016, 06:45 AM   #7
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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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Old 10-24-2016, 08:45 AM   #8
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Thanks for all the info everyone. I appreciate it.
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Old 10-24-2016, 10:36 AM   #9
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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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Mike, did you buy the one with or without letters?
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