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Old 10-06-2013, 09:58 PM
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One of my biggest pet peeves is the tailgate assist handle!! Love the step but HATE the handle as dirt/rocks always got in my tailgate.
Sooo...I did the following mod!
Remove handle/bracket and plastic liner.
Then installed standard tailgate plate.
Then Line-X the box and tailgate.
PROBLEM SOLVED!!

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i did the exact same thing. I love the step but hated the handle
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Waste of time and money
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to each their own
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I like the handle for now, but you certainly made it look good after taking it out.
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Waste of time and money
Wow!! Thanks for the opinion!
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My friend has a 2011 with the step and handle. I hate the handle because things get caught on it when sliding them in and out of the bed. Also his 4wheeler bend it a little bit.
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Originally Posted by 11rangerZ520
My friend has a 2011 with the step and handle. I hate the handle because things get caught on it when sliding them in and out of the bed. Also his 4wheeler bend it a little bit.
One of many reasons I deleted it!
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Where'd you buy the plate?

I like having a smooth tailgate for loading plywood in the bed. The strippers pole is a neat idea but sticks up to high when stowed.
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What year model did you nab the bed extender from? I want one like that, heckofa lot better than that cheesy plastic one they have now.


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