We seldom pay much attention to the tailgates on our rigs until the release handle breaks, a hinge fails, the latch mechanism falls off, something puts a big dent in it, or it’s starting to show signs ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. First generation Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras, built between model years 1999 and 2007, are plagued with a terrible disease: their ...

After adding wheel tubs and a new front panel, fabricating a roll pan, and adding trick exhaust outlets and new lights, our much-modified '56 F-100 pickup bed was almost ready to be media blasted and ...

The humble tailgate, something usually reliable enough on even the oldest trucks out there; it certainly shouldn't be a problem on a modern pickup. Unfortunately, it seems that 2019 to 2022 Ram trucks ...

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has expanded its initial recall from May of the Dodge Ram pickup truck for a tailgate issue that could cause it to open while driving. The recall affects an additional ...

Tailgate chains do have a place up on the wall hanging next to the whips (whips 'n' chains, get it?), not hanging on our tailgates anymore. Pat Helferich, one of the owners of Z Best Hot Rods, ...

What Is a Ford F-150 Tailgate Lift Assist? A Ford F-150 tailgate lift assist is a product that prevents your tailgate from slamming down. Even if you make an effort to slowly close your tailgate when ...