Tailgate fell off the pivots.........

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pmaru77

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I was unloading a few things off the back of the truck (in the dark) and the tailgate came loose. I tried to put it back on but failed due to darkness. Glad I was at home in the driveway. Fixed it the next day in daylight, allowing me to align the slots properly. it is almost a two man job, but can be done if you think it out.:crazy:
 

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Very odd seeing as you have to pretty much go at an angle to get it off.
 

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That usually happens, if you have something in the way at the bottom of the tailgate when you go to close it.
 

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I take mine off and on all the time i never bother to look no need to you can feel it slot real easy putting it back on
 

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A friend of mine slammed my tailgate but I guess pulled back at the same time. The damn thing fell off of the pivots. It left me pissed of and a scratch in one corner. I'm happy the tailgate didn't bend its shape atleast.
 
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I had 2 items in the back when this happened. A cooler which is fairly empty and has round corners. so I don't think that had anything to do with it. and I also had a plastic toolbox which was a bit heavy. both these items were up front of the bed and I dragged them off the tailgate. So I have no idea why the gate came off the pivots. :roflsquared:
 

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If you actually intend to remove it do you just unlock, unlatch and lift it straight off?

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