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Jan 22, 2016 | 11:23 AM

jlcinga

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Tailgate question

This "bracket" on the right side of the tailgate does not seem to do anything...wondering why it is there.

Jan 22, 2016 | 11:29 AM

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This was talked about before and I think we decided it's to keep the gate from lifting off the hinge pin when using the step. Do you have the step?

Jan 22, 2016 | 12:21 PM

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I have the step, but a bracket similar to this was on tailgates long before the step option existed.

Never could find out what they do.

Jan 22, 2016 | 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jlcinga

I have the step, but a bracket similar to this was on tailgates long before the step option existed.

Never could find out what they do.

I don't remember ever seeing it on my old trucks,, but my last one was a 2002.

Looked at mine again,, he!! I'm at a lost also.. Maybe to make sure you don't hit the sides of the gate/truck when removing gate?

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Jan 22, 2016 | 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jlcinga

This "bracket" on the right side of the tailgate does not seem to do anything...wondering why it is there.

Attachment 411517

https://www.f150forum.com/f118/brack...ilgate+bracket

Jan 22, 2016 | 06:59 PM

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This "bracket" on the right side of the tailgate does not seem to do anything...wondering why it is there.

it's so the tailgate won't be able to slide from side to side in the up position and locked so it doesn't get stolen

Jan 24, 2016 | 06:00 PM

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I think that is the purpose...stops the tailgate from moving side to side and coming out of socket.

I don't think the bracket has anything to do with the step option...I am sure it existed before the step.

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