{"product_id":"customflow-v-el28-v-shape-tailgate","title":"Custom Flow Tailgates V-EL28 Tailgates Elite, V-Shape Tailgate","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;color:#1f2937;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;color:#b52828;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.3px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eCustomFlow · Elite V-Shape Tailgate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:22px;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eCustomFlow V-EL28 — Elite Lockable V-Shape Tailgate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA black powder-coated, galvanized steel flow-through tailgate for the listed Ford truck applications. The V-shaped opening is intended for fifth-wheel-style clearance, with factory-installed rotary latches and a locking handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:24px;align-items:flex-start;max-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 400px;min-width:0;max-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 10px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe Elite V-EL28 replaces the original tailgate using the truck’s factory mounting hardware. Its louvered steel construction offers an open flow-through design, while the contours are shaped for the specified truck body. The black finish may be painted to coordinate with the vehicle using a suitable preparation and coating process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 10px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 18px;padding-left:24px;list-style:disc outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFactory-installed rotary latches and locking handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eV-shaped louvered opening rather than a straight conventional tailgate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eGalvanized steel construction with black powder coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eUses the truck’s original mounting hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eVehicle-contoured design for the applications listed below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 10px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 18px;padding-left:24px;list-style:disc outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e1997–2003 Ford F-150.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e2004 Ford F-150 Heritage only; this must not be treated as every 2004 F-150.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e1999–2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty and F-350 Super Duty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eCheck fifth-wheel hitch, trailer and tailgate clearance through the actual turning and articulation range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:18px 0;padding:16px;background:#fff5f5;border-left:4px solid #b52828;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b52828;\"\u003eBefore ordering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eV-EL28 is application-specific. In particular, the 2004 F-150 listing is Heritage; do not select it for a different 2004 body style by model name alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003caside style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;max-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;padding:20px;background:#f5f7f9;border:1px solid #e1e5eb;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 10px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 8px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;background:#eef1f4;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 8px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;background:#eef1f4;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eV-EL28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eElite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eFlow-through; V-shaped louvered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eLatch \/ handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eRotary latches; locking handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eGalvanized steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eFinish \/ colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eBlack powder coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eOriginal truck hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e1 tailgate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 10px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eInstallation, Use \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 18px;padding-left:24px;list-style:disc outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eRetain the vehicle’s required original mounting hardware when removing the factory tailgate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eConfirm hinge fit and latch engagement before use; follow the supplied instructions for transfer or reuse of vehicle components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eVerify trailer\/hitch clearance before towing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eInspect latch operation and mounting security regularly; touch up coating damage using a suitable finish system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 10px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 18px;padding-left:24px;list-style:disc outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eOne CustomFlow V-EL28 Elite tailgate with rotary latches and locking handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eTruck factory mounting hardware is reused; a fifth-wheel hitch is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:26px 0 12px;font-size:22px;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 16px;background:#f1f3f5;color:#1f2937;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which 2004 F-150 does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 16px;color:#374151;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supported listing is the F-150 Heritage. Do not extend that to the other 2004 F-150 body style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 16px;background:#f1f3f5;color:#1f2937;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it fit Super Duty trucks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 16px;color:#374151;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The listed applications are 1999–2016 F-250 Super Duty and F-350 Super Duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 16px;background:#f1f3f5;color:#1f2937;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it lock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 16px;color:#374151;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It has a locking handle with rotary latches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 16px;background:#f1f3f5;color:#1f2937;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the tailgate made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 16px;color:#374151;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Galvanized steel with a black powder-coated finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 16px;background:#f1f3f5;color:#1f2937;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it include a fifth-wheel hitch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 16px;color:#374151;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is a replacement tailgate; the hitch and other towing equipment are separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;border:1px solid #d9dee5;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 16px;background:#f1f3f5;color:#1f2937;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I paint it to match my truck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 16px;color:#374151;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The existing product information permits painting the black finish. Use preparation and coatings appropriate to the existing powder coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"open\" style=\"margin:22px 0;border:1px solid #d9dee5;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;max-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eMore product details \u0026amp; helpful resources\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 10px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eKey Points \u0026amp; Helpful Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eCheck the exact truck generation and retain the original mounting components. A V-shaped opening does not guarantee clearance for every trailer setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 10px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eWhy Choose This Product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThis combines an open fifth-wheel-style tailgate profile with a locking handle and application-specific contours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 10px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 18px;padding-left:24px;list-style:disc outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eListed Ford truck owners replacing a conventional tailgate with a V-shaped flow-through design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFifth-wheel setups whose measured clearance is compatible with this tailgate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 10px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe existing exact-part specification lists a limited three-year warranty; terms and exclusions apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 10px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eOrder With Confidence From MyTruckPoint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eUse the exact model year and body style when ordering from MyTruckPoint, especially for a 2004 F-150.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Custom Flow Tailgates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44360642363677,"sku":"FDNP_V-EL28","price":820.1,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2771\/7661\/products\/custom_flow_tailgates-v-shape-mytruckpoint-3_4_1.jpg?v=1757400473","url":"https:\/\/www.mytruckpoint.ca\/products\/customflow-v-el28-v-shape-tailgate","provider":"TruckPoint","version":"1.0","type":"link"}