LX470 or 100 series tailgate?

[lx450landcruiser]

Well unfortunately after completing the install of a lift on my Tacoma the wife didn't think to look behind her while backing out of the driveway. She crunched in the lower tailgate on the LX470. I haven't tried to open it for fear of not getting it closed again but its definitely too far gone to fix and will need to be replaced. Does any know if the LX470 tailgates are the same as the Land cruisers? I understand the LX probably has the added trim etc. but I maybe able to salvage that from me existing one.
Any suggestions on where to find one? I will keep an eye out here and ebay.

thanks

 

[hoser]

The 98-02 LX tailgate is much different than the LC. The trim is not transferable. Likely, you can fit the LC tailgate in place and remove your LX upper trim and it would look decent, as the upper lift gate is the same (minus the trim). But you will need LC tail lights too.

 

[txtortoise]

Any update on this? Dealing with similar, but not as drastic damage, i.e., I'm still functional. Just curious what you were able to source.

thx