R4N SS

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Are they the same, as i have a mk1 sierra 3dr and also have a 5dr mk2 hatchback and was wondering if the tailgates are exactly the same - they look to me but i have not had them side by side to compare as they are different locations.

Cheers

ran

Martin-Hadland

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They're not exactly the same, I'm sure lock and latch areas differ for one.

R4N SS

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Cheers Martin, but can u swap the locks and latches over?

Apart from the above, are the actual tailgates identical?

Mark V8

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Not sure about the mk1 to mk2 swap but there are two types of mk2 tailgate.

The early mk2 (up to 1990 IIRC) had a different wire grommet position on the right hand side compared to the later ones.

This requires a new hole to be drilled in the bodywork if you are replacing the earlier one with one from a newer car.

RS500/364

the same as in fitting as my xr4i has a mk2 on it ! got a make one here to !

Iain Mac

The glass is bigger on a Mk2 so the metal frame is narrower. That means that if you are fitting an XR4i or Cosworth upper spoiler to a Mk2 tailgate, they will overlap the screen just a little.

The holes in the top for wiring and washer fluid are different, as are the wiring looms inside the tailgate.

Mk1 doesn't have a mounting hole for the radio aerial amplifier.

Lock and catch can be swapped over.

Mk1 hinges are welded to the tailgate. On a Mk2 they bolt on. So long as you have the Mk2 hinges they are a straight swap.

R4N SS

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cheers for info guys - much appreciated