that remains .. stock steel piece verticals .. where the gate attaches right ??

The sides are attached to that piece .

it is very importantant on removal of the old panels to take measurements . Once the steel is removed , those panels "move" very easly , and can "throw" off the tailgate gap .


86 4x4 , fiberglass bed , 1/2 doors , hood, etc..
84 Custom 2WD 400HP supra suspension , full frame
83 Trekker SR5
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