{"id":9214,"date":"2026-04-20T13:32:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/akmtitsolutions.com\/rust\/product\/2003-2008-dodge-ram-1500-2500-3500-3rd-gen-tailgate-8127943442644\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T13:32:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:32:36","slug":"2003-2008-dodge-ram-1500-2500-3500-3rd-gen-tailgate-8127943442644","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/akmtitsolutions.com\/rust\/product\/2003-2008-dodge-ram-1500-2500-3500-3rd-gen-tailgate-8127943442644\/","title":{"rendered":"2003-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 2500 3500 3rd Gen Tailgate (8127943442644)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Rust Free from Texas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fitment:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span>2003 is a split year. Some trucks carry this body style (3rd gen) while others still carry the older body style (2nd gen).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<span>2009 is also a split year, Some trucks carry this body style (3rd gen) while others switched over to the newer body style (4th gen).<\/span><span><\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>\u00a0If you are unsure which body style you need, send us a picture and we can tell you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>We try our best to disclose any damage, but there may be minor imperfections only visible in certain lighting conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>It does not make a difference if your truck is four-wheel drive or two-wheel drive, gas or diesel, 1500, 2500 or 3500, The badges are just stickers and make no mechanical difference.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>ALL SALES FINAL.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We offer nationwide shipping!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Local Pickup,\u00a0<\/strong>is always welcomed, come out look at it before you buy it and we&#8217;ll get you loaded up. Bring some straps and or some padding though! We&#8217;ve been known to help a fella out in a bind so don&#8217;t sweat it if you end up in the area unprepared.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>We are located<\/strong> in Chelsea, MI 48118<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>IT 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!\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Freight Shipping Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>LTL freight is only shipped freight carrier terminals unless you contact us to specify you are shipping the item to a business location.<\/li>\n<li>WE ASK FOR YOUR ADDRESS SO WE CAN LOCATE THE CLOSEST TERMINAL TO YOU.<\/li>\n<li>We 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Freight Tracking &amp; Carrier Terminal Pickup Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Tracking numbers\u00a0are assigned after the order has been processed.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0The freight carrier terminal will reach out via phone when your order has arrived and is ready for pickup.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Before signing for merchandise<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is your responsibility to inspect the packaging and the contents inside for damage before signing.<\/li>\n<li>IF 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.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Pictures\u00a0should be taken before and after removal of packaging.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Any\u00a0damage\u00a0to packaging or contents inside needs to be reported on the freight bill\u00a0before signing.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0If\u00a0damage\u00a0has occurred\u00a0do not\u00a0remove product from the premises. A carrier\u00a0inspection\u00a0has to be performed.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<strong>Texas Truck LLC<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>is not responsible for\u00a0claims\u00a0against carriers if the proper precautions were not taken before signing for freight.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<strong>Texas Truck LLC<\/strong> will not initiate claims against carriers till we have received the following.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>Pictures before and after contents have been unpackaged.<\/li>\n<li>Updated freight bill stating all damages done by carrier.<\/li>\n<li>A completed carrier inspection form, noting all damages.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>What is considered LTL freight?\u00a0<\/strong>Technically 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<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>WE CLASSIFY LTL FREIGHT\u00a0<\/strong>as 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rust Free from Texas.<br \/>\nFitment:<\/p>\n<p>2003 is a split year. 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