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  1. April 29th, 2011, 09:12 PM #1
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    Default M715 Tailgate reinforcement

    Seen pictures that mirror what my tailgate had encountered, incidental damage to the thin upper edge, and the lower lip from being stood on.

    I cut the upper lip off and am replacing it with 2-1/2" square tubing.
    Should wind up looking stock profile-wise, with substantially stronger characteristics.
    I may even make the hollow have removable end-caps so some chain or even a pry-bar can be stowed inside the cavity.
    Here are some pictures of the surgical procedure;


    I have gotten a little further than this on the profiling/cutting where the tubing will go, but need to wire brush a few hidden areas and rust convert prior to attaching the new tubing. Should get to it early next week.
    More soon.
    Last edited by cleefurd; April 29th, 2011 at 09:15 PM.
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