2019 Silverado

[skyhighZJ]

Growing up in the north all I see with all these wazoo tailgates is more places to trap salt and grime that = rust!

 

[CasterTroy]

Growing up in the north all I see with all these wazoo tailgates is more places to trap salt and grime that = rust!

Chances are, with all the sensors, actuators, computers etc that thee new cars have, the owners will have pulled a @jeepinmatt and burned them to the ground after spending $1000's on repairs 3 months after warranty expires so very few will make it to rust status of the 70's/80's era vehicles

 

[awheelterd]

That ram split tailgate looks useful for shoving pallets in with a forklift.

I've installed many dents in tailgates with a forklift.

You just have to master the double bite with the forks. It also helps to have a forklift with decent brakes. I have one that I would never dream of loading a pickup with. It's all or nothing on the brakes so delicate tasks are out of the question.

 

[farmboy]

FYI you can remove the assist handle and sell it on eBay for $80 https://www.ebay.com/itm/232651768654
And replace it with a $40 standard tailgate panel.Compatible Aftermarket Gate Access Cover - Get All Parts
That also makes the tailgate lighter, and completely eliminates the stupid hump.

I did this to mine right before I had it Line-X'd, so it bonus points for it matching.
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Now that's a damn "Pro Tip" if I ever seen one.

Need to do this on my dads truck ASAP.

 

[rockcity]

Now that's a damn "Pro Tip" if I ever seen one.

Need to do this on my dads truck ASAP.

That’s right. That damn hump for the handle can be a PITA sometimes. Like when you have a bed full of 8’ lumber and close the tailgate, that hump presses against the lumber and jambs the tailgate and it’s nearly impossible to open it up, especially with a tonneau cover. Ugh.

 

[GotWood]

Hey now... they really built that tailgate to allow you to put a 4x8 sheet of plywood in, while leaving the tailgate up. The step feature was just extra. Or atleast that is what they would likely tell you.

Or, buy a long bed

 

[Fabrik8]

It's got a tailgate damper; just leave the tailgate down and carry on.

 

[UTfball68]

Does anyone else say 'Silver-ray-doe' to themselves every time they get a notification...yeah, me neither.

 

[rockcity]

Does anyone else say 'Silver-ray-doe' to themselves every time they get a notification...yeah, me neither.

Hell yeah I do.

 

[eatmorechickenx]

Until you get out of the bed and your foot slips and your shin scrapes all the way to the ground while your other leg is still on top of the tailgate and you fall backward on to your tail bone.

Just reading that was painful...

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[jeepinmatt]

That’s right. That damn hump for the handle can be a PITA sometimes. Like when you have a bed full of 8’ lumber and close the tailgate, that hump presses against the lumber and jambs the tailgate and it’s nearly impossible to open it up, especially with a tonneau cover. Ugh.

Ain't got that problem with a short bed

 

[jeepinmatt]

Now that's a damn "Pro Tip" if I ever seen one.

Need to do this on my dads truck ASAP.

If you have a tonneau or camper shell, while you're at it, pony up $100 for the power tailgate lock and put it in while the panel is out. No ragrets. https://www.amazon.com/Pop-Lock-PL8250-Tailgate-tailgate/dp/B000C19DNM