Exterior Tailgate Spoiler
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Thinking about losing the tailgate spoiler and replacing it with a tailgate cap. ...
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09-07-2011, 10:03 PM
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Thinking about losing the tailgate spoiler and replacing it with a tailgate cap. I know I will have holes in the tailgate from where the spoiler attached. Will I run into any issues with the cap covering them up? Will it cover enough to keep water out of the holes?
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09-07-2011, 10:14 PM
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I had a bushwacker cap installed on my 2008 ram and it covered the holes just fine on the tailgate.
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09-07-2011, 10:39 PM
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I'm also pretty sure water won't get in... the tailgate cap I had on mine covered the entire top section...
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09-07-2011, 11:31 PM
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Whats happening to the spoiler then once you get the cap? 
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09-07-2011, 11:52 PM
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it's going to a new home 
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09-08-2011, 02:07 PM
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Bushwhacker cap should cover you up just fine.
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09-08-2011, 02:12 PM
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why are you getting rid of it?
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09-08-2011, 02:22 PM
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Thanks for the replies and pics guys.
Originally Posted by quietpeen
why are you getting rid of it?
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Never been a huge fan of it. And now it's getting faded and I found a crack in it. It's also hindering the bakflip from snapping shut. I can only get one side to snap.
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09-08-2011, 09:43 PM
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sounds like you need to adjust the cover. its not true to the bed.
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09-08-2011, 09:48 PM
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yeah, I prolly do. We had a hard time getting it adjusted when it first went on. The left side has always been a problem. The bakflip has to come off when the truck goes to the shop, so I'm gonna tweak it then and make sure it fits right with the new tailgate cap.
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