Strengthen the rear bedside structure of your 1973–1979 Ford Dentside F-Series Styleside pickup with this premium LH Bedside Tailgate Post Lower Bedside Reinforcement from Auto Metal Direct (AMD). This critical inner bracket is positioned just forward of the tailgate post, where it plays a key structural role by tying the lower bedside/quarter panel into both the tailgate support structure and the Inner Bedside Reinforcement (AMD pt# 718-4573-3, sold separately).
Designed using AMD’s precise tooling for OE-correct fit and geometry, this reinforcement restores factory rigidity to an area commonly weakened by rust, collision damage, and years of tailgate use. Its placement ensures proper alignment and long-term strength for the bedside corner, especially important when installing new bedside skins or rebuilding the rear bed assembly.
Auto Metal Direct is a team of true car guys with years of experience in sheet metal reproduction, car restoration and paint/body work. We believe that quality is not subjective! Our mission is to provide the best customer experience for the Ford, Mopar and GM classic car markets - both in products and in service.
Our panels are made from proper gauge steel and include all correct-as-original clips, tabs, flanges, bends and seams. Each time a prototype body panel comes off of a new tooling, we test fit it on a car. The marked up prototype is then used to change and improve the tools, and a new prototype is produced. This procedure might be repeated multiple times but, once the part is finally approved, you can be assured of a quality part.
| Make | Model | Years |
| Ford | F-100 | 1973 - 1979 |
| Ford | F-150 | 1975 - 1979 |
| Ford | F-250 | 1973 - 1979 |
| Ford | F-350 | 1973 - 1979 |
| Brand | AMD |
| Gauge of Metal | 16 Ga |
| Weight | 3 lbs |
