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08-19-2012, 01:00 PM
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Would taking the tailgate off pose a problem:
Would taking the tailgate off pose a problem as far as structural rigidity etc.?
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08-19-2012, 01:10 PM
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Re: Would taking the tailgate off pose a problem:
Unless you are driving like a maniac, I say no. I drove my 73 for many years without a tailgate. The bedsides do wiggle around a bit when you are driving on a bumpy road, but they are still very solid.
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08-19-2012, 01:11 PM
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Re: Would taking the tailgate off pose a problem:
I think the bedsides move with a tailgate or without. There may be an extreme circumstance where not having a tailgate will hurt, but I think 99% of the time it isn't an issue.
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08-19-2012, 01:55 PM
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Re: Would taking the tailgate off pose a problem:
i'm thinking of using a slide in camper or building my own which is why i'm asking.
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08-19-2012, 03:37 PM
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Re: Would taking the tailgate off pose a problem:
On my '80 Chevy 4x4 that I had since 92, probably only a year it ever had a tail gate in it and box sides still as solid as when I first got it.This truck has spent lots miles on gravel roads,pastures and lease roads too...You should be fine..
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08-20-2012, 12:34 PM
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BAD BOW-Silverado XST
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Re: Would taking the tailgate off pose a problem:
I think our trucks look meaner without tailgates!!
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08-20-2012, 02:42 PM
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Another Day, Another Dollar
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Re: Would taking the tailgate off pose a problem:
It does cause more bedside flex, but I don't think it's really an issue
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08-20-2012, 04:44 PM
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Re: Would taking the tailgate off pose a problem:
Our frames are so squishy anyways. All you would notice is you lost 85lbs on the back end.
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08-20-2012, 05:14 PM
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Re: Would taking the tailgate off pose a problem:
just on ferds
i have seen them fall to pieces with out a tailgate lol
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08-20-2012, 05:22 PM
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Re: Would taking the tailgate off pose a problem:
I don't think the tailgate is the factor.
Just saying. |
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