Tailgate swap 06 to newer style

tnet69 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-09-2010, 01:25 PM

Is it possible to swap tailgates from a 2006 to mayabe an 08-09 model? I am not sure and would like to know before I purchase one.

**jstokes1987** · #2 (**permalink**) 07-09-2010, 01:27 PM

yes sir, it can be done.

lotsa guys on here have done the swap.

**SuperCrutyPS** · #3 (**permalink**) 07-09-2010, 01:31 PM

You might wanna do a search - I think I read that the driver's side hinge pin assembly needs to be changed. But...it is doable

Drew60diesel · #4 (**permalink**) 07-09-2010, 01:35 PM

where can you buy these new tailgates from? and the hinge kits?

tnet69 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-09-2010, 01:48 PM

Thanks guys!

**SuperCrutyPS** · #6 (**permalink**) 07-09-2010, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew60diesel

where can you buy these new tailgates from? and the hinge kits?

Check ebay

**Dave** · #7 (**permalink**) 07-09-2010, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperCrutyPS

You might wanna do a search - I think I read that the driver's side hinge pin assembly needs to be changed. But...it is doable

Only if you want to use the lift assist. If you dont have the lift assist you dont need the new assembly

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