Super-duty Tailgate on an 07 F150
#11
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I'll be watching this one closely. That step is high on my list. Was thinking about if the hardware could be fitted into my current tailgate in some way.
Keep us up to date on this. My knees and back are hating the climbs into the bed.
Keep us up to date on this. My knees and back are hating the climbs into the bed.
#12
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I've searched ebay, forums, can barely find a tailgate w/ a step, let alone the step and hardware. Guess I'll try a scrap yard this weekend. If anyone can get their hands on the step, hardware, let me know. I'll pay ya for the shipping plus your out of pocket to get the step in the first place, within reason of course. Thanks guys!
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A boat swim platform ladder may be a decent alternative.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...31&classNum=32
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...31&classNum=32
Still would like to graff a SD onto mine if anyone finds a step (just bumping this)
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#16
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Measure from hinge to hinge.
By wide, I meant height I think... the thickness from the top of the bumper to the upper plastic trim. I think it has been tried here before with unsuccessful results getting the latch strikers to line up.
It might be only something requiring a few beatings with a hammer and a few hole relocations but I do recall some actual "un-overcomable" size differences.
By wide, I meant height I think... the thickness from the top of the bumper to the upper plastic trim. I think it has been tried here before with unsuccessful results getting the latch strikers to line up.
It might be only something requiring a few beatings with a hammer and a few hole relocations but I do recall some actual "un-overcomable" size differences.
I'm sure a crafty body-work expert could do something with this... but the price may not be justified. Definitely something for the aftermarket people to consider as far as a bolt-on product. I've seen a couple aftermarket products out there already, but they take way too much space from the cargo area. I'm thinking of just doing something with some of my extra Uni-Strut and some heavy duty hinges. Just waiting for a nice warm sunny day.
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#18
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My exact reasoning for wanting the factory step since its so well hidden. I might just go buy a new 09-10 tailgate w/ the step, and just graf my bed panels to match that lip that was added (tear off that huge new logo while i'm at it). But i'm still lookin for a SD step/hardware before I just give up and do this. Thanks guys for all the ideas/hits.
#19
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Just to keep everyone informed... I can only find a tailgate step for the 09-10 F150 ($450) JUST THE STEP. I might as well find a tailgate w/ step for that price. Can anyone find this cheaper? Or even a SD step cheaper? Looking for the factory, not aftermarket. Thanks!
#20
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couldnt find a factory one online unless going to the junk yard, but found a universal one. doesnt really store away, just folds down.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/B...yword=bed+step
http://www.summitracing.com/search/B...yword=bed+step