ive got a pretty wicked gap on one side and almost nothing on the other. i cant figure out how to align the tailgate. anyone know how? Teach me Ranger Jedi's

 

Sledgehammer?

Have you gotten in a wreck? I have on one corner and the bed is outta whack. I can see it by the gaps in the tailgate. There are ppl who "pull bodies" for a price, they're collision repair guys. Provide a pic sir!

Aaron

 

there is no way to align it..it drops in the tracks and botta bing botta boom its in..a pic would help 100%

 

its more then likely your bed thats out of line, the tailgate just floats...

 

is your rubber pucks that are in the tail gate worn out?

 

Bedside is prob tweaked a little

 

My tailgate does the same thing but I can open it and move it over and it looks right but it keeps sliding over to one side so theres a gap on one side and none on the other. Ill get a pic soon.

 

if it slides over the rubber bushings on the bottom are probly worn out go to the dealer and get new one's they arnt that expansive

 

yea picture would help because if its leaning, the rubber insert would make sense...

 

Me too!

 

lol mines just the oppsit big on drivers small on passengers...

 

Open tailgate.
Place a length of 2x4 in aft stake pocket on wide gap side.
Pull on top of 2x4 vigorously until gap closes.

A steel digging bar can be substituted for the 2x4, but damage can result if you're not careful....wedge it between some plywood pieces.

Have a helper open and close the tailgate to keep checking the gap. This part gets old without a helper.