Was rear-ended by an idiot with a fake insurance certificate. Rear tire mount punched through the tailgate well enough. Got a replacement shell from www.BroncoGraveyard.com for cheap. It will be black primered only. While your at it, be sure to go ahead and replace the rear window motor, because they are a PITA to do later, and they WILL fail eventually. I have a backup on the shelf in my garage as we speak. Replaced them twice now. Also, you may want to consider the tailgate window-down sensor. If it fails in the future, you will NOT be able to open your tailgate unless you temporarily bypass the sensor....been there, done that too.... And it is tough to get to with the tailgate not laid down. Just what I like to call Preventative Maintenance.