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Best Tailgate replacement option for 2019 tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Sternum Overlanding, Apr 18, 2019.

  1. Apr 18, 2019 at 3:36 PM
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    Sternum Overlanding

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    What is an estimated cost on replacing tailgate
    I really do not want to pay too much

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  2. Apr 18, 2019 at 3:39 PM
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    scifidelity

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    the options you have- buy one from a scrap yard from a 2016+ Tacoma or buy a new one online from a Toyota parts store (or a dealer if you really feel like paying a lot). I know of any aftermarket options. If this is something that might happen again, you can always forgo the tailgate...if you do replace it, I would get a nice aluminum cover made by Relentless Offroad or Mobtown offroad.
     
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  3. Apr 18, 2019 at 4:10 PM
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    Tacoma3rdGen

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    Depends on which components have to be replaced, and if you or a shop does the work... at least one grand minimum w/paint, that’s if you do all the mechanical work with minimum parts replaced... otherwise, could be $1500-$2000.

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    If you do it, $1K.
    If a shop does it, $2K.
    If you try to do it and screw it up, $3K.
     
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    Kijji likely have some, but the camera wiring will likely be cut, for some reason......:anonymous:
     
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    Changing out all the parts of a tailgate is not hard but requires patience and attention to detail.
     
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    Insurance one and done
     
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    Whatever your comprehensive deductible is.
     
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    EEBC68B4-6ACE-4E6B-A215-1CD9C0EA5B76.jpg I’ve seen used tailgates sell for $800 pretty sure new is more than double that or this option eBay
     
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  11. Apr 18, 2019 at 5:16 PM
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    Plus what your insurance company charges extra for 3 years for making a claim.
     
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    This - You'll likely pay more in premiums over the next few years if you go through insurance.. If it were me, I'd pay out of pocket.
     
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    Get better insurance then? I mean, that’s what it’s for...
     
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    I bought one off of Craigslist for $200. It had some minor dents and was the wrong color. Local body shop charged me $350 to repair, paint and install it. That’s about as good as your going to do.
     
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    firewood scratches, Labrador hair/slobber, American flag sticker, Total Chaos bed stiffener, Scepter H20 can, onboard air
    Leave it, don't fix it.
     
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    craiglist or facebook market place
     
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    Slap a bumper sticker right next to dent "Sorry about wife's ANGER ISSUES"
     
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