Removing tailgate?

[mURmECH]

I removed the two plastic caps on the tailgate ends toward the bottom corners, removed the camera harness, wondering if anyone has removed the tailgate entirely, I was a little frustrated, please chime in if you've successfully taking the tailgate off and reinstalled.

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[RCMUSTANG]

I've lifted mine off the hinges with minimal effort. It's at about 45 degrees. Never disconnected the harness. I did it while trying to see if I could use the hose clamp method of keeping it from being easily stolen. Doesn't use the old style round hinges though.

 

[mURmECH]

I've lifted mine off the hinges with minimal effort. It's at about 45 degrees. Never disconnected the harness. I did it while trying to see if I could use the hose clamp method of keeping it from being easily stolen. Doesn't use the old style round hinges though.

I tried again with no luck, I’ll try getting it to a 45 and pulling it off here in a few hours

 

[RCMUSTANG]

I did it right side first.

 

[THLONE]

My salesman told of tweakers sneak into lot and steal the Aluminum tailgates. They lost five in one night. That is why there are locks on tailgates.

 

[Rick - Saber]

My salesman told of tweakers sneak into lot and steal the Aluminum tailgates. They lost five in one night. That is why there are locks on tailgates.

Are you saying that the tailgates were stolen even with the tailgate locked? That really sucks. I thought the tailgates locked when the truck is locked. If the trucks were left unlocked which would make them easier to steal plus access to the inside of the trucks. That sounds crazy too leaving a new truck on a lot unlocked.

 

[THLONE]

I didnt do an investigation of sales story. I would imagine that it was before locking tailgates or somebody screwed up. Or it could be that the locks are easy to unlock with simple tools just like the doors. LOL

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