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Old 04-16-2022, 06:36 PM
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Tailgate bumper bullet installed and front bumper dialed in. The ends turned our great. #HammerFab
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Old 04-16-2022, 07:17 PM
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Nice work
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Old 04-16-2022, 08:01 PM
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Sick build.
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Old 04-16-2022, 08:30 PM
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Are those magnets holding the tailgate shut?
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Old 04-16-2022, 11:22 PM
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Are those magnets holding the tailgate shut?
No, they are rubber bumpers to keep everything tight and no rattles. The beds on old trucks were rattle traps. That's why the whole bed has been welded together and the latches changed. No chains or scissor opener. It has a Hammer Fab flipper stop. Works great.

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Old 04-22-2022, 08:49 PM
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Very nice. Thanks for explaining.
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Old 05-01-2022, 04:27 PM
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Grill done. Baby steps.
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Looks great.
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Old 05-02-2022, 02:07 PM
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Looks very DSE esk. Top notch fav work and ideas
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Old 05-06-2022, 11:02 PM
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Hood latch is beefy. Release lever is inside the cab.
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