This is the strongest and best fitting relocator kit you'll find. Ideally suited for picky owners or show vehicles. To suit most American Trucks. Slight modification of the tailgate required; a hole must be cut on the inside (see instrucions below).

TAILGATE HANDLE RELOCATOR FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

97-UP FORD F-150, F-250 F-350 & SUPERCREW

Remove the tailgate from the truck and place face down on saw horses or work bench. Remove inside inspection panel, disconnect rods from handle, then remove the two mounting bolts and remove handle from tailgate.

Diagram A: Cut inner bracing to make room for relocater. Diagram B: Cut inspection panel. The inner brace must also be cut out.

Reinstall inspection panel into tailgate and bolt down. Mount handle into relocater using factory bolts. Place handle relocater in tailgate and hook up latch rods. Using supplied screws, mount relocater to tailgate. Make sure handle and rods move freely. Turn tailgate over face up.

Remove all paint from original handle hole and approximately 2” around hole. Place supplied handle hole cover over existing hole and tack weld into place. We recommend a mig (wire feed) welder.

NOTE: Welding one continuous line will cause tailgate to warp. Tack a small area then let cool and repeat until complete Grind down the welds and finish off with body filler, block sand, primer and paint. Now your ready to re-install the tailgate back onto the truck.

Priced from $195

Prices are in Aust. Dollars and include GST
Price does not include fitting.