I did not know if that was a manual open tailgate or not. I will say after 8 personal pickups, 4 more work pickups, each one newer and with a heavier tailgate. I had my 2002 tailgate drop once. The noise was like a crash with another vehicle. It happened minutes after I closed it and headed onto a highway. I learned 1 important thing and doing so it has never happened again. After closing the tailgate, pull on it to make sure it's latched.
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2013 24RKSWE (27ft TT) Cougar 1/2 ton series SOLD 10-2021
2013 Ford F350 4x4 CC 6.7 engine, 8 ft bed, 3.55 rear end, lariat package
Retired from Oregon State Police in 2011 than worked another 9.5 years as a small town traffic cop:
As of 05-2020, I am all done with 39 years total police work. No more uniforms for me.
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