{"id":2550,"date":"2025-12-21T06:03:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T06:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/akmtitsolutions.com\/rust\/product\/1988-1998-chevrolet-gmc-1500-2500-3500-hd-tailgate-brown\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:44:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T11:44:43","slug":"1988-1998-chevrolet-gmc-1500-2500-3500-hd-tailgate-brown","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/akmtitsolutions.com\/rust\/product\/1988-1998-chevrolet-gmc-1500-2500-3500-hd-tailgate-brown\/","title":{"rendered":"1988-1998 Chevrolet \/ GMC 1500 2500 3500 HD Tailgate &#8211; Brown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rust Free from Texas.<br \/>\nFitment:<\/p>\n<p>1999 &amp; 2000 are split years. 90% of trucks carry the newer body style (Classic Body Style) but there are a few that still carry this body style.<\/p>\n<p>Part Number: 12540226<br \/>\nIf you are unsure which body style you need, text us a picture and we can tell you.<br \/>\nWe try our best to disclose any damage, but there may be minor imperfections only visible in certain lighting conditions.<br \/>\nIt does not make a difference if your truck is four-wheel drive or two-wheel drive, gas or diesel, 1500-3500, the badges are just stickers and make no mechanical difference.<br \/>\nALL SALES FINAL.<br \/>\nWe offer nationwide shipping!<br \/>\nLocal Pickup,\u00a0is always welcomed, come out look at it before you buy it and we&#8217;ll get you loaded up.<br \/>\nWe are located in Chelsea, MI 48118<br \/>\nIT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THOROUGHLY AS WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE OUR CUSTOMERS WITH A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING SO THERE ARE NO SURPRISES WHEN BUYING FROM US!<br \/>\nFreight Shipping Information<\/p>\n<p>LTL freight is only shipped freight carrier terminals unless you contact us to specify you are shipping the item to a business location.<br \/>\nWE ASK FOR YOUR ADDRESS SO WE CAN LOCATE THE CLOSEST TERMINAL TO YOU.<br \/>\nWe can ship LTL freight to a residential address but there are additional charges associated not included in the price included online, contact us for pricing.<\/p>\n<p>Freight Tracking &amp; Carrier Terminal Pickup Information<\/p>\n<p>Tracking numbers\u00a0are assigned after the order has been processed.<br \/>\nThe freight carrier terminal will reach out via phone when your order has arrived and is ready for pickup.<\/p>\n<p>Before signing for merchandise<\/p>\n<p>It is your responsibility to inspect the packaging and the contents inside for damage before signing.<br \/>\nIF THE PACKAGE IS DAMAGED YOU SHOULD REFUSE DELIVERY OF THE PRODUCT AND NOT SIGN FOR IT ON THE DOCK. YOU MUST STATE ON THE BOL WHY IT WAS REFUSED AND TAKE PICTURES.<br \/>\nPictures\u00a0should be taken before and after removal of packaging.<br \/>\nAny\u00a0damage\u00a0to packaging or contents inside needs to be reported on the freight bill\u00a0before signing.<br \/>\nIf damage has occurred do not remove product from the premises. A carrier inspection has to be performed.<\/p>\n<p>Pictures before and after contents have been unpackaged.<br \/>\nUpdated freight bill stating all damages done by carrier.<br \/>\nA completed carrier inspection form, noting all damages.<\/p>\n<p>What is considered LTL freight?\u00a0Technically speaking LTL stands for less than full truck load, what we refer to as LTL freight is smaller products that we send out on pallets such as tailgates, bumpers, doors, engines, axles, exhaust systems, transmissions etc. In a nutshell\u00a0WE CLASSIFY LTL FREIGHT\u00a0as products that would exceed Ups or Fed Ex&#8217;s size\/weight restrictions to send it standard shipping or could get damaged on the belts they use for standard shipping.<br \/>\nFor assistance purchasing, or any other questions feel free to message us.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rust Free from Texas. 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