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1994 Tailgate Question


rumblecloud

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I've been looking at replacing my tailgate and have run across instances where I've seen that the flareside (stepside) and styleside tailgates are interchangeable....that can't be correct --- or is it?

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r
 


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I really doubt it. But I haven't measured.

Just make sure the tailgate is closed before you back into a pole or tree. That way you won't mess it up like everyone else.
 

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What's the worst that could happen?
Yeah, thanks. It could just be the way some of the vendors describe their items. LMC has them listed separately. Ebay vendors not so much - who'd a thought :icon_confused:
 

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Those two tailgates are different size in width. A step side tailgate will only fit onto a step side and the same goes for the regular bed.
 

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What's the worst that could happen?
I kinda sorta knew that, but just wanted someone else to confirm. The bed on my step is gotta be about 6-10 inches narrower.

Thanks for the confirmation.
 

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