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Old 09-26-2014, 01:04 PM   #1
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Tailgate not lining up properly

The gaps between my tailgate and the back of the bed are not even. And you can see that the drivers side is catching when I close it, but the passengers side has at least a 1/4" gap. I don't suppose there is any way to shuffle the tailgate to the drivers side 1/8" is there? Or can I only bend the tab on the driver's side so it doesn't hit and live with the uneven gaps?
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Old 09-27-2014, 09:22 PM   #2
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Re: Tailgate not lining up properly

Is the tailgate aftermarket? I would just bend the tab a little. Sucks getting the aftermarket lined up correctly.
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Old 09-28-2014, 10:39 PM   #3
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Re: Tailgate not lining up properly

It's original. Judging by some old rivets and screw holes I'm pretty sure the original owner had a contraption built in the bed that pulled one side of the bed in a bit. I think the only thing I can do is to use a device to push it back out but I'm going to leave it alone.
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