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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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Well, You heard it right! Someone stole my tailgate last night. The funny thing is, that I drive 60 miles to work and didn't realize it until I got home. I'll tell you what, RhinoLiner is great stuff. I drove all 120 miles with a cardboard box sitting on the rear edge of the bed with my old exhaust (from last weekend) and it never moved. LOL.

The must have known the truck always sits there, and needed only the tailgate. They left the spare tire and 5 gallon gas can in the bed. I'm just glad they didn't scratch or break anything. Just when you think you live in a nice neighborhood.

Has anyone had to buy a new one from mopar? moparpartsamerica lists them at $483. I'm just wondering if I'll need any hardware. Then I'll have to get it painted and rhinolined.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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I have an old blue one with a small ding in it if you pay shipping she's yours
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Albertaramfan
I have an old blue one with a small ding in it if you pay shipping she's yours
I'll definitely consider the offer. I used to work at the dealer I buy my parts from so I'm hoping he'll feel bad for me and sell me one at cost. I'll find out later this week when I have a day off work.

Any idea what that would cost to ship to Michigan? I bet it'll be a "butt load!!" LOL. I never had mine off, but do you know how much they weigh?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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They are pretty heavy. Like 30 pounds.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by WWJD
They are pretty heavy. Like 30 pounds.
Add international shipping with that... OUCH! I shipped some piston rings to a guy on the neon forum last fall and he paid $90 for them... I made less than $20 after the shipping to Canada. Like I said I'll keep in mind. Worse comes to worse and I buy a used from craigslist.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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You could go 90's style with the airgate
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by WWJD
They are pretty heavy. Like 30 pounds.

for a tailgate? they have to weigh at least 50lbs.




speakin of which...SIlver, what's the deal with the group buy on the Jimmy Jammer stuff??
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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ask and u shall receive ends oct 17
http://www.trucksecurity.com/TScom%2...e%20Group.html
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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wouldnt your insurance pay for it??? mine would
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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Make sure you check Craigslist and ebay for your area. Maybe able to get your old one back.
 
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