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  • Differenced Between Stromberg 3500 Series and 4000 Series Tailgates for GM Trucks
  • The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate with Lock # VGM-99-4000 replaced the Stromberg Carlson 3500 Series Tailgate VGM-99-3500. Stromberg has discontinued the 3500 series tailgate. The 4000 series is a bit lighter than the 3500, and has a 2 year limited warranty over the 3500's 1 year. Both tailgates were designed to fit GM trucks, and the 4000 is confirmed to fit your 2006 GMC Sierra. I have attached an installation video of # VGM-99-4000 on a 2006 Silverado for you.
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  • Does DeeZee Truck Tailgate Mat # DZ86975 Match the DeeZee Truck Bed Mats for 2009 Chevy Silverado
  • The DeeZee Universal Truck Tailgate Mat # DZ86700 will match the DeeZee Custom Fit Bed Mat for your 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. I have included a link to our selection of DeeZee Truck Bed Mats so you can select the bed length and style for your specific 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. Just a reminder, the tailgate mat is intended for trucks will bare tailgates and will not work on a tailgate with spray-in or drop-in liners.
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  • Bully Tailgate Lock Compared to Pop & Lock Tailgate Lock
  • The Pop & Lock The Gate Defender Truck Tailgate Lock Item # PAL9900 would work well on your C1500 truck. The LH-090 is discontinued at this time. Personally I like the way the # PAL9900 releases a little better and the fact that it would seem much harder to cut through if a thief was so inclined, plus it has a higher rating with our customers so I would recommend it for you. I attached review video of the PAL9900 for you.
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  • Comparing The Gorilla-Lift And Rack'Em Tailgate Lift-Assists
  • The only real benefit of the Rack'Em Double Barrel Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Chain # RA-27C would be that you can easily adjust the tension on the gate bracket instead of having to make multiple holes in the gate framing with the Gorilla-Lift # GL1 to change the tension. Since I've actually used the Gorilla-Lift and was happy with it I'm a bit biased towards them. The gate bracket for the Rack'Em does look a lot nicer than the eye-bolt setup for the Gorilla-Lift, but I feel...
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  • Comparing BAKFlip G2 and MX4 Tonneau Covers for a 2018 Ford F-150 6-1/2' Bed
  • The BAKFlip MX4 # BAK48327 (for the 6-1/2' bed on your 2018 Ford F-150) is actually the same as the standard aluminum BAKFlip G2 # BAK26327 but it is the premium aluminum option with some extra features. I believe you are referring to the ability to open and close your tailgate with the MX4 opened or closed where with the G2 you have to close the tailgate first BEFORE closing the tail panel. This actually just has to do with the way the seal (to guard against weather) is designed and has...
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  • Is the Pilot Integrated OEM Tailgate Lock LH-007 the Same as the Bully LH-007
  • The Pilot Integrated OEM Tailgate Lock # LH-007 is the same as the Bully LH-007 mentioned in your question. Pilot is the parent company of Bully. This will fit your 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup to provide a lock for your tailgate with a nice OEM look and includes 2 keys.
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  • Comparing Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgates with Lock For Ford Trucks
  • The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate with Lock # VG-15-4000 fits the following trucks. 2015 - 2019 Ford F-150 2017 - 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor 2017 - 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty 2017 - 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty 2017 - 2019 Ford F-450 Super Duty And the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate with Lock # VG-97-4000 fits these trucks. 2000 - 2000 Ford F-150 excluding Stepside 2001 - 2003 Ford F-150 excluding Stepside and SuperCrew 1997 - 1999 Ford...
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  • Comparing Pop & Lock Manual Tailgate Locks PAL5500 and PAL5400
  • Both of the Pop & Lock manual tailgate locks that you referenced, # PAL5500 and # PAL5400, are confirmed to fit your 2014 Toyota Tacoma's OEM tailgate. The difference between them is that part # PAL5400 is equipped with a lock cylinder that can be coded to match your ignition key, thanks to it including the patented BOLT coding technology.
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  • Aluminum Hinge for a Utility Trailer Tailgate
  • We do have an aluminum hinge for you. While the Dump Door Hinge, part # PLR1904-Z, only comes in steel, the Butt Hinge from Polar Hardware, part # PLR1005, is an aluminum construction. It can be welded or bolted to your tailgate. I've linked to a video review of this hinge for you to look at.
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  • Comparison Between Rack'Em Double Barrel and Gorilla-Lift Tailgate Lift Assist Systems
  • Between the Rack'Em Double Barrel Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist # RA-27C and the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist # GL1, we do in fact sell more of the Double Barrel # RA-27C. As far as quality of the product, the Double Barrel # RA-27C and the Gorilla-Lift # GL1 are both good quality. As you mentioned, when it comes to installation the Double Barrel # RA-27C will require about half of the Gorilla-Lift # GL1 since there is only 1 lift rather than 2. The Gorilla-Lift...
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  • Comparison of Stromberg Carlson 5th Wheel Tailgates # VGD-02-100 and # VGD-02-4000, 2009 Dodge Ram
  • When comparing the Stromberg Carlson 5th Wheel Tail Gates, # VGD-02-4000, and # VGD-02-100, there are several key differences. First, in terms of materials and construction, the 4000 series is made of composite materials and is lighter. The 100 series is made from steel and is heavier. The 4000 series features a glass-filled, black composite plastic frame that is blow molded to create a lightweight yet strong-as-steel tailgate. It does also feature a lock like you have mentioned. You also...
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  • Difference Between 60 Inch Putco LED Tailgate Light Bars
  • The difference between the two is that one is compatible with Ford trucks that have BLIS (blind spot information system), Lane Keeping system, or Trailer Tow packages, and the other is not. - Compatible With Ford Trucks: Putco Red Blade LED Tailgate Light Bar # P92010-60 - Not Compatible With Ford Trucks: Putco Red Blade LED Tailgate Light Bar # P92009-60 The # P92010-60 is compatible with Fords because those trucks have a different electronic system, so Putco designed this logic box...
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  • How Do Retrax Retractable Tonneau Covers Stack Up Against Others for a 2017 Ford F-250 Short Bed
  • Retrax, manufacturer of RetraxONE MX Hard Tonneau Cover # RT60383 for your 2017 Ford F-250 short bed, is a leader in the Tonneau cover industry. They are actually the parent company of many other well-known Tonneau cover manufacturers. The Retrax covers are, in a word, impressive. When we first started carrying this line the Retrax folks came here to train us on their products. They are well-made here in the US and carry a limited lifetime warranty which is a reflection of how well they...
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  • What is the Difference Between the BAKFlip G2 and MX4 for 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 Short Bed
  • The main difference between the G2 # BAK226133 and the MX4 # BAK448133 is that the MX4 can remain latched in position when latching the tailgate. With the G2 the cover must be unlatched to latch the tailgate. This can become kind of a pain if you're leaving the cover in position for an extended period, but constantly at the tailgate. The G2 also has a glossy finish on it, while the MX4 has more of a matte finish and is generally a more sturdy cover when it comes to holding up over time. At...
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  • Comparing B&W Companion 5th Wheel Sliding Hitch to Patriot Slider for 2018 Ram 3500
  • For your 2018 Ram 3500 short bed, the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3270 is a confirmed fit. This hitch requires industry standard rails and for that fit, I recommend the installation kit # BWRVK2601 which requires no drilling into your truck frame rails. This combination works great but will give you the above bed rails to deal with when the hitch is not installed. For a Companion Slider # BWRVK3400 you would need to use the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck...
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  • What Is The Difference Between TruXedo Pro X15 Tonneau Cover TX44FR And TX1472601?
  • The TruXedo Pro X15 Soft Tonneau Cover - Roll Up - Polyester and Vinyl - Matte Black # TX1472601 will not work with the Multi-Pro tailgate handle, but the TruXedo Pro X15 Soft Tonneau Cover - Roll Up - Polyester and Vinyl - Matte Black # TX44FR will allow use of the handle. I talked with TruXedo and they said that the only difference is that the # TX44FR has a section of the rail that is modified/cut, which allows compatibility with the Multi-Pro tailgate handle. Other than that, they are...
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  • Comparing Hitch Ball Heights For 2" B&W Tow & Stow 3- Ball Mount For MultiPro/MultiFlex GM Tailgates
  • The B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount 2-1/2" Drop # BW64FR and 4-1/2" Drop # BW49FR both adjust in 1" height increments. Both of these will have at least 1-1/2" of drop in the highest position when positioned in the drop position. So the 2-1/2" drop hitch can only be placed with 1-1/2" or 2-1/2" of drop. The 4-1/2" drop hitch can be placed with 1-1/2", 2-1/2", 3-1/2" or 4-1/2" of drop. For a stock height GMC Sierra 1500 Denali I recommend sticking with the 2-1/2" drop hitch. The 4-1/2" drop is...
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  • How does the GCH Custom Third Brake Light Camera Work with the Factory Monitor
  • The Custom Third Brake Light Camera for Aftermarket Monitor, part # 3460003, that you referenced is designed to work with aftermarket monitors. It will not work with the factory monitor. Instead, to use one that works with your 4.2" factory monitor, you will need to use part # 3460002. This one comes with a switch kit that installs by plugging into the factory plug behind your radio. The switch will allow you to choose the backup camera or the tailgate one. If you have the 8" factory...
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  • Differences Between BAK BAKFlip G2 and MX4 Hard Folding Tonneau Cover for 2022 GMC Sierra Short Bed
  • In a nutshell, the MX4 part # BAK448133 is of a slightly higher quality than the # BAK226133 G2. The MX4 has a 5 year warranty versus the 3 year for the G2. The MX4 has a matte finish that does a better job of hiding imperfections and scratches than the gloss finish used on the G2, and the MX4 just feels a bit more substantial as if it'd hold up a bit better over time. Also, the rear seal of MX4 allows you to close the tailgate whether the tonneau is open or not. With the G2, the tonneau...
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  • Retractable vs. Folding Hard Tonneau Cover For 2021 Ford Ranger
  • That's a good question as there are a few key differences between the retractable hard tonneau covers and the folding hard tonneau covers for your 2021 Ford Ranger. The biggest differences are ease of use, security, and how they impact your bed size. First, here are the part numbers for the RetraxPRO MX and BAKFlip MX4 that fit your 2021 Ford Ranger, depending on its bed size: - RetraxPRO MX Hard Tonneau Cover - Retractable - 5' Bed # RTX56FR or 6' Bed # RTX36FR - BAKFlip MX4 Hard Tonneau...
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