Tailgate interchangabilty question

I have a 2012 Tundra Double Cab and need to locate a tailgate for it. Does anyone know which year models will fit a 2012 Double Cab? I know they are different from the crew cab. Thanks for the help. Much appreciated!

 

2007-2013 will fit. The tailgate is different on a crew max than on a double cab? Are you sure?
@Hightide is the tailgate expert around here so he would know better.

 

I was told the one on the Double cab is just a bit taller. Forgot the reason to be honest, but thank you so much for the info.

 

Damaging things makes one an expert?
Oh crap, I’m an expert at soooo many things!

@War Machine is correct, 07-13 will fit.
Cab configuration does not matter.

 

I really don’t think that’s the case. I’m pretty positive there’s no difference.

 

The 2007-2013 is considered 2nd Gen Tundra. Any tailgate from these years should be interchangeable. The cab configuration just denotes bed length for the most part. Crew max is a 5.5ft bed while double cab is a 6.5ft bed. A tailgate off an 8ft (long bed) should even work.

The 2014-2021 is the 2.5 Gen Tundra and the only difference bed/tailgate wise is styling. It is more of a square look as opposed to the earlier rounded style of 2nd Gen. Size is compatible between all 2nd and 2.5 Gen. I have an entire 2016 bed/tailgate on my 2007 truck for instance.

 

Thanks again for all the info. Makes it a lot easier to locate a used one. Actually I haven't any luck yet here in Louisiana but still trying!!!

 

Found one in Tyler TX. Round trip 8 1/2 hrs. Happy camper now. Thanks again for the help!!!

 

Will a tailgate from a 2 fit a 2.5? Have no intention, just kind of curious.

 

I think the tailgates are the same for '07 to '13. The paint maybe a little mismatched though. I replaced my 2012 Tailgate with a 2010 both Super White. The 2010 looks a bit faded/yellow compared to the 2012, but at least it didn't have a huge dent in in.

 

I’ll tell you what surprised me. I have no idea who makes it or quality but if it-boned my tailgate I’d be looking pretty hard at RockAuto replacement for only $410 Canadian. That’s like $365 USD. Darn cheap if you want to fix stupid without getting insurance involved.