Removing Tail Gate Pole
04-01-2013, 09:24 PM
#51
One Clean Machine
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HoustonRider and I want to trade just the stripper pole for a flat access panel, not the step. The step is awesome but the pole is mostly useless for most and adds a slight bump on the tailgate. For me, it's a pain in the *** when I load dirt bikes as it's just enough to stop forward momentum.
04-01-2013, 09:26 PM
#52
One Clean Machine
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04-01-2013, 09:53 PM
#53
0.9% is for suckers!
yes, the pole is good leverage when you are using the step.
But that doesn't outweigh the 99% of the time that I'm loading something and having to get it over the hump where the pole is, or something gets caught in the grooves, catches the plastic when you are pulling it out of the bed, etc. PITA.
But that doesn't outweigh the 99% of the time that I'm loading something and having to get it over the hump where the pole is, or something gets caught in the grooves, catches the plastic when you are pulling it out of the bed, etc. PITA.
04-01-2013, 09:56 PM
#54
2013 F150 FX4 SC ecoboost
yes, the pole is good leverage when you are using the step.
But that doesn't outweigh the 99% of the time that I'm loading something and having to get it over the hump where the pole is, or something gets caught in the grooves, catches the plastic when you are pulling it out of the bed, etc. PITA.
But that doesn't outweigh the 99% of the time that I'm loading something and having to get it over the hump where the pole is, or something gets caught in the grooves, catches the plastic when you are pulling it out of the bed, etc. PITA.
04-01-2013, 10:04 PM
#55
One Clean Machine
iTrader: (5)
Only thing is this all reversible when you go to sell/trade the truck in? Will the the spray in allow for the pole cover to be reinstalled?
04-01-2013, 10:17 PM
#56
0.9% is for suckers!
Good question. I have line-x and it's not too thick, it looks like it would work fine. If not, no biggy. Last few trucks I traded they didn't even look at em. Lol.
04-01-2013, 10:30 PM
#57
2013 F150 FX4 SC ecoboost
04-02-2013, 10:00 AM
#58
2013 F150 FX4 SC ecoboost
Note to all reading this, make sure you ask ahead of time that they don't put any stickers or logos on or under your spray. My guy had no problem with this. Doesn't change the warranty
Last edited by Drama; 04-02-2013 at 10:55 AM.
04-06-2013, 12:35 AM
#60
Since this was brought up again and I was at the dealer, the parts guy matched the online shipped price for the panel. They gave me the plastic tailgate cover for free. I guess it comes with the drop-in liners and they had a bunch left over. I picked up some SS sheet metal screws from Lowes. I'll probably swap it tomorrow.