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Old Jul 1, 2016 | 09:00 PM
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Is there a better tailgate seal than others? Seems like a stupid question I know, but seriously. Also, I'm thinking about getting my bed rhino lined, should I wait to install one after? Or won't it matter?
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Old Jul 1, 2016 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by XLTBoosted
Is there a better tailgate seal than others? Seems like a stupid question I know, but seriously. Also, I'm thinking about getting my bed rhino lined, should I wait to install one after? Or won't it matter?
I was considering this:

https://www.amazon.com/ROK-BLOCK-Tai...=tailgate+seal
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Old Jul 1, 2016 | 09:08 PM
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That seems like it is only on the bottom seam. I have a new bakflip G2 on the way, so I would like to seal all seams.
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Old Jul 1, 2016 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by XLTBoosted
That seems like it is only on the bottom seam. I have a new bakflip G2 on the way, so I would like to seal all seams.
I used truxedo tailgate seal. Works great. Key is to good prep work before install.
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Old Jul 1, 2016 | 09:14 PM
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I used truxedo tailgate seal. Works great. Key is to good prep work before install.
I bought a bottle of rubbing alcohol and cleaned the area 3 times before install. The little swab the give you just don't cut it.
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Old Jul 2, 2016 | 09:50 PM
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I went with this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also bought a pack of these to plug up the holes in the bed:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I figured the taper on the seal might do a better job than those flat ones. No matter what you go with I don't think you can get it sealed 100%, not mine anyway
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Old Jul 3, 2016 | 01:56 PM
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Those other seals probably are fine.

It was really convenient to pick up this tailgate seal at my Ford dealer.

http://www.silverstatefordparts.com/...vfl3z99404a06a

Amazon has it also, if you are not near a dealer.

https://www.amazon.com/VFL3Z-99404A0.../dp/B01BI3CT9C

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