We used this tailgate on our first truck, a 1996 F-250, and also bought one for our present truck.
http://www.etrailer.com/Truck-Bed-Accessories/Stromberg-Carlson/VGD-10-100.html?feed=npn&gclid=CJndz9v1jrcCFcuh4AodqXkAQgWe use our truck primarily for pulling our fifth so we take the tailgate that came with the truck and put it in a box and store it away. We leave the RV notched gate on all the time. We never have to worry about if the gate it up or down. I repaint it with black rustoleum spray enamel every year to keep it looking new.