Tailgate theft is not uncommon. They are easy to damage (creating a demand) and easy to steal...

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a new assembly from Toyota is $300


I would bet that it comes completely stripped for that (low) price.

Your best bet is a junkyard.


'97 4Runner, '06 F350, '86 4Runner, '05 WR450
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