1/4" gap around the whole tailgate of Ranger Raptor

[Danner]

Noticed I have the same panel gaps with my tailgate as well.
‘Seems to open and close normal.


Mine looks exactly the same as this pic.

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[CrustyNoodle]

Sorry if this has already been answered, but does anyone know if this dust seal for the F150 could be cut down to fit in the Ranger? It's only $30

https://accessories.ford.com/tailgate-bed-dust-seal-1

Would a clear door edge protector reduce the gap on the tailgate (same as used for car door edges)? I've seen ones with varying thickness and it is not expensive, so one could buy a couple different thicknesses to try. They put the clear edge protectors on my doors after doing the full wrap PPF. Not sure of the brand but is supposed to be UV-resistant.
May not solve the corners or top, though.

If this looks like the Ford Seal Kit - there is a reason.

https://extrudedsolutions.com/products/ultimate-tailgate-seal-10ft

However - 2024 Ranger kits are still being designed and not ready for sale as of 6/28/24. will post on site when it is ready.

ESI seems to have one out for our trucks:

https://extrudedsolutions.com/produ...al-compatible-with-ford-ranger-2019-and-newer

If only it was this ^ easy! Try out everything you can because it would be great if someone could come up with a simpler solution.
Unfortunately the above options have been tried in Aus and none of them have proved to be satisfactory - that is why we developed what we did.
If anyone does find a satisfactory solution that is cheap then please share as everyone with a Next-gen Ranger will be interested.

 

[LeeHo]

If only it was this ^ easy! Try out everything you can because it would be great if someone could come up with a simpler solution.
Unfortunately the above options have been tried in Aus and none of them have proved to be satisfactory - that is why we developed what we did.
If anyone does find a satisfactory solution that is cheap then please share as everyone with a Next-gen Ranger will be interested.

So you have tried ESI?

 

[CrustyNoodle]

So you have tried ESI?

Nope, but plenty of people on the local FakeBook groups have tried various simple solutions and none of them are happy with the results. The problems they talk about with the stick-on seals is that they simply fall off.

 

[81stfacp]

If anyone tries this, report back and let us know how it works. This seems like the best/cheapest option so far.

I have the kit coming for my SGM truck. Vic over at ESI is easy to deal with. I promised him, I will take pictures for him to view and give him my best opinion on his product.

 

[rwolfcastle]

I have the kit coming for my SGM truck. Vic over at ESI is easy to deal with. I promised him, I will take pictures for him to view and give him my best opinion on his product.

Any updates on this?

 

[81stfacp]

Any updates on this?

See page 1

https://www.ranger6g.com/sgm-ranger-raptor-mods-so-far/

 

[GLW]

Bringing this back up. I bought some auto weather stripping to seal the bottom of the tailgate to the bed. Besides the holes in the bed rail, anyone figure out a decent solution for the tailgate sides and the two large holes at the front, top corners? I read somewhere those are pretty big sources of dust intrusion.

I shoved a tennis ball in the two large holes at the front top corners. Seems to have worked.

 

[GLW]

Has anyone tried this? If so, results?

https://kekousa.com/product/tailgate-seal-kit-ford-ranger/

 

[pablo94sc]

I shoved a tennis ball in the two large holes at the front top corners. Seems to have worked.

That's a darn good idea!

 

[AlpineBike]

Has anyone tried this? If so, results?

https://kekousa.com/product/tailgate-seal-kit-ford-ranger/

I like the idea of that kit much better than the ESI kit.
Seal the tailgate to the bed itself and not via the skin of the body panels.
Might order that this week and try it if nobody else has already.

 

[GLW]

I like the idea of that kit much better than the ESI kit.
Seal the tailgate to the bed itself and not via the skin of the body panels.
Might order that this week and try it if nobody else has already.

Please let us know. Thanks GLW

 

[GLW]

Has anyone tried this? If so, results?

https://kekousa.com/product/tailgate-seal-kit-ford-ranger/

Update. I ordered and installed this kit. I’m very happy with the results.

 

[AlpineBike]

Update. I ordered and installed this kit. I’m very happy with the results.

Pics?

 

[GLW]

Pics?

I post a couple when we get home from church. Super simple to install.

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