Replacement tailgate for Toyota Truck - copy ok?

[islandguy]

Bashed in the tailgate on my older Toyota Tiger pickup truck and looking to replace or repair it. I am on Samui, so costs are high and not so many second hand parts, although Surathanee is a source. So far I have one quote to repair damage and repaint for 6,000+ baht and one quote of of 2,650 baht for a new copy (they said made in Taiwan) tailgate. My preference was to find a second hand original Toyota part but haven't got a lead on one yet. Two questions for the forum:

 

Anybody have any idea as to the quality and durability likely of the copy version? 

 

Would a second hand one potentially  be a problem if the vehicle had been in an accident that affected the frame and warped the tailgate also (or is that something you can spot)?

 

Thanks for any knowledgeable replies.

[shady86]

Maybe you can Check the material in advance. If they use the same material copy should work the same.

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[pgrahmm]

There's so many of those around there has to be a source for a good used one....Just driving around

CM there's 4 or more wrecking yards with truck beds strewn about just in passing by.....

There's also some groups on FB you might put an inquiry on....

[pgrahmm]

Copies are notoriously/often of lesser quality than o.e.

Both in treatment for longevity/rusting out and for performance under crash conditions....Many countries won't allow them to be fitted without proper documentation & disclaimers - if at all.....

[Jitar]

2 hours ago, pgrahmm said:

Copies are notoriously/often of lesser quality than o.e.

Both in treatment for longevity/rusting out and for performance under crash conditions....Many countries won't allow them to be fitted without proper documentation & disclaimers - if at all.....

The tailgate on a pickup is not gonna effect crash performance.

The biggest issue is will the non OEM tailgate dimensions / shape be accurate for it to fit properly.  

 

[pgrahmm]

38 minutes ago, Jitar said:

The tailgate on a pickup is not gonna effect crash performance.

The biggest issue is will the non OEM tailgate dimensions / shape be accurate for it to fit properly.  

 

Agreed on the crash part.....

 

Unsure on the load holding - bearing & locking functions part....Depending on actual hauling or usage for the vehicle....If used like a truck....

[transam]

Back in the UK you could buy virtually any panel that was a "pattern" part. Never a problem fitting them. If your guy quoted you for a pattern part l would assume he has fitted them before..I would go for it...

[pgrahmm]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1526122207432439&id=809554045755929

 

They ship anywhere in Thailand....