New LMC Truck replacement tailgate is in

[mankypro]

Seems to fit OK, doesn't look too terrible being black. I'm wondering if anyone knows the part number for the plastic retainers that go on the left and right bars that connect to the opener handle? The ones from my old setup were so brittle they broke off when I took the bars off now the bars pop off the handle if I pull too hard. That said I'm thinking of getting one of the tailgate opener relocation kits to put the handle inside the bed (so that I can secure loads under my camper shell) - has anyone used one of these kits?

Next project:

Replace rear window. Then put in the sound deadener material on the floors, ceiling, doors and firewall, replace the carpet and the front seats to put in buckets.

Whew, thats going to take a while...

 

[69oiler]

got any pics?

 

[mankypro]

Of the retainer clips or the tailgate handle relocation kit? I have neither....

got any pics?

 

[69oiler]

of the fit and finish of the LMC gate.

 

[mankypro]

No pictures at the moment. Will get some up once I'm done dealing with the handle situation.

of the fit and finish of the LMC gate.

 

[discbrks]

on those plastic clips... check the HELP! section at your local auto parts store.

 

[mankypro]

The plastic "retainer" clip's nomenclature and part number:

"ONE PKG OF 6 PCS"
"E5AZ-5421952-A RETAINER"

This is a Genuine Ford Part. Holds the bars that come from the latches on either side of the tailgate in the release handle so they don't pop out.