Repair/Replace Upper Portion of Multi-Pro tailgate

[JP642]

All - had a oh-sh*t moment this past week and the upper portion of my ('22 1500 non-refresh) multi-pro tailgate got creased/buckled. Has anyone had experience with replacing this portion and the rough cost impact? Will go through a dealer for the work and now it is just if it is claimed under insurance or out of pocket so looking for guidance. Thanks

[JP642]

Just as reference data for others in the future

 

Situation - have about a 1 inch crease in the top of the multi-pro tailgate where backed into tree with tailgate down.

 

Net - Paintless Dent Repair guy says cannot repair (challenge is panel is Aluminum). Body shop says $1300+ to move metal, fill it and paint (replacement panel (top portion only) said to be $800 + painting)

Estimate goes up to $2600 if replace the panel

Edited May 26, 2024 by JP642

[GETGONE]

I've seen a couple of just the upper portion on ebay. I can't remember the price though.

[JP642]

Thanks Wade - Had not thought of looking there - looked and the one I saw was $900 with a deep scratch/fix on the top - thanks for the heads up

[GETGONE]

This one looks to only have some scratches. Others I ran across were dented or smashed in some way. Found a whole tailgate for about $2K plus shipping.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/285857581706?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=38mvpaguTZy&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=KGxaaEgXQQK&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY