3/4 ton 4x4 recommendations

[Blue Rope]

I call bullshit.

Wasn't my pickup or my quote, so I guess we'll never know for sure. I have no reason to believe my neighbor was lying to me, so I believe her. You don't know or have any reason to trust me though, so I get it. It certainly sounds insane. Keep in mind that a tailgate replacement for these also involves replacing fiber optic cables for the camera, or at least it did in her case. I assume that contributes significantly to the cost.

 

[Blue Rope]

Yeah, he added a zero!

No sir. Seven thousand dollars for a new, OEM tailgate with camera.

 

[Nick87]

Is this neighbor in the room with us now?

 

[cgasner1]

The only reason I own a truck bigger than a half ton is because I haul water. If I didn’t haul 10k pounds once a week I would just buy a half ton and put a really nice set of air bags on the back. Get a built in air compressor and a toggle switch. The cost and rough ride just doesn’t pencil out to me

 

[Nick87]

The only reason I own a truck bigger than a half ton is because I haul water. If I didn’t haul 10k pounds once a week I would just buy a half ton and put a really nice set of air bags on the back. Get a built in air compressor and a toggle switch. The cost and rough ride just doesn’t pencil out to me

Had em on the last half ton. Probably will on this one too.

 

[elevatorman]

If your going with Ford skip the 3/4 ton and go straight to a 350 single rear wheel. No drawbacks, all gain. And now there is much more differences between the 2 then there ever was. Fords putting a smaller lighter duty transmission in the 250s....

 

[Dave N]

No sir. Seven thousand dollars for a new, OEM tailgate with camera.

I Googled it. Here's a couple results. Sure does seem like they got screwed. Plenty of room for any parts like latches and badging.

• Complete tailgate with camera hole (painted): Pre-painted options with a camera hole are available for around $995. This price will vary based on the specific paint color.
• Mopar camera kit: A separate, genuine Mopar camera kit can cost around $1,740.00 from MoparGenuineParts. This is the price for the camera system only, not including the tailgate itself.
• Paint and labor: Expect to pay extra for the paint job if you don't buy a pre-painted unit. The cost of paint and labor can range from $400 to $600 or more.

 

[Blue Rope]

I Googled it. Here's a couple results. Sure does seem like they got screwed. Plenty of room for any parts like latches and badging.

• Complete tailgate with camera hole (painted): Pre-painted options with a camera hole are available for around $995. This price will vary based on the specific paint color.
• Mopar camera kit: A separate, genuine Mopar camera kit can cost around $1,740.00 from MoparGenuineParts. This is the price for the camera system only, not including the tailgate itself.
• Paint and labor: Expect to pay extra for the paint job if you don't buy a pre-painted unit. The cost of paint and labor can range from $400 to $600 or more.

It was covered by insurance, so it was them that got screwed, if someone did, not her. Regardless, even your numbers are absolutely insane for a tailgate, in my opinion. $3000+ is nuts.

 

[Blue Rope]

Is this neighbor in the room with us now?

No. She's definitely not the type to be conversing with strangers on a hunting forum.

 

[WapitiBob]

Tailgate, rear bumper, and cheap trailer hitch cost the other guys insurance $4500 on my 2020 f150.

 

[Nick87]

Tailgate, rear bumper, and cheap trailer hitch cost the other guys insurance $4500 on my 2020 f150.

I'd imagine that tailgate costs a bit more being aluminum and all.