Yo Raser,
Swapping (t'gate differences between the years); "...Amazingly throughout the number of body style changes from 78 through 96, the tailgate remained nearly the same. You can swap tailgates between all of these years taking note of the following: I've broken down the 3 major changes into their respective years:
78-79 Type A;
80-82 Type B;
83-96 Type C;
If your swapping within the same type it's just a direct swap. If swapping A & B you have to switch the glass and glass support brackets; If swapping B & C you have to switch latches and striker plates; If swapping A & C you have to switch the glass, glass support brackets, latches & striker plates..."
Source: by Mike M
Ask suppliers or local body shops for their source.
Best 93 Bronco tailgate shell in manufactured by Gordon;
Gordon Auto Body Parts Co., Ltd.
No. 48, Nei-Shi Road. Lu Chu Hsiang. Taoyuan County Taiwan 338
http://www.gordon.com.tw
Here is search results that I just did;
according to The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA). CAPA was established in the public interest in 1987 to set up and oversee a testing program to assure the suitability and quality of automotive replacement parts. Independent, unbiased, non-profit, fully transparent and with no vested interest in the outcome, CAPA has since become the auto industry’s recognized authority on the quality and safety of parts used for collision repairs.
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If there is no seal on the part, it is not CAPA Certified, regardless of what the seller says.
Shops — If it’s not on the part don’t even start
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BTW Bronco Graveyard does not item their source @
Ford Bronco Tailgate Shell at Bronco Graveyard-Broncograveyard.com
Consumers — Ask for proof!
Search @
Parts Search | CAPA Certified Auto Parts
www.picknpull.com
www.dennis-carpenter.com
