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C.Jett

Straighten tail gate?

My method to straighten tailgate, use your truck as a press. Blocks at each end and long 4x4 on gate. Be careful. don’t try to get it perfect,just do away with the rocking chair rocker look.CJ

Gary Lewis

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And it worked? I had one on Rusty that I was tempted to try that with but was afraid to do so. Looked like someone had a giant bowling ball in the bed 'cause both the tailgate and front rail were bowed badly. But maybe that would have worked.

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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
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C.Jett

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Yes, it worked. You might get a dimple or two because the metal stretched but it sure looks better. CJ

Gary Lewis

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grumpin

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That's great! I like it!

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

C.Jett

Re: Straighten tail gate?

Thanks, Dane, there are two short blocks, one at each end that you can’t see, right under the long 4x4. I found that it will take the full weight of the truck. If your long 4x4 has a slight bow, place the bow to the tailgate to allow more bend to happen. Line the tire at the highest point of bend in tail gate. Do bottom of tailgate first and top next. I got dimple in the top from this but it looks better than the bow. CJ