Tailgate ?

[Rude Dude]

The tailgates from 55-87 stepsides are the same width, measure your bed in a X pattern to see if any damage caused it to be out of square. put shims between the tailgate and bedsides before you tighten it down and re-measure in X pattern it will help you two ways correct spacing and allow easier install with bed wood and metal bed strips.....Good Luck

Originally Posted by PDW HOTRODS

It is about 1/16 wider than the opening. There should be a little room on each side so it doesnt rub, so maybe 3/16 total. Also this is bare metal, no primer and paint buildup yet. I will spread the bed wider, but will need to oval out the holes.