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09-09-2003, 09:11 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Tullahoma, TN
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Straightening tailgates
Hey guys
Is it possible to straighten a bowed tailgate? I have found a really good tailgate with virtually no rust and just a couple of small dings for $20, but it is bowed about 1". I have heard of laying the tailgate down and running over it with a truck but I am not to sure about this. Any suggestions. Thanks, Litdave
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09-09-2003, 09:44 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Muskegon,MI,USA
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Depending on the bow it is usually possible to straighten a tailgate. I used a 150 ton press, (more force than needed) to straighten my shortstep gate. I cribbed it up so that the force was applied evenly across the bow with the ends supported and it was easy to straighten it. I believe that you can do it with a heavy vehicle, but I have not tried it. I think guys have jumped up and down to straight them, also.
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09-09-2003, 11:11 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Brandon, SD, USA
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i had the same thing put it on 2 2x4s and jump on it. good luck, Ben
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09-09-2003, 11:31 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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If you screw it up, you're only out 20 bucks, and then you can make it into a cofee table for the basement!
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