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FluffyFlamingo444 posted on r/fordmavericktruck1d
Before removing the tailgate, I'd start with a telescoping magnet, meant to pickup fasteners. They make flexible ones as well that might work better in tight spaces. https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=magnetic+pickup+tool&category=3452¤t=1 Then I'd covernot just those openings in the tailgate, but the gap between the bed and tailgate itself. At around $33 its more expensive than it should be, but it works. The 3M automotive tape holds up well, even to power washing https://tailgateseal.com/FordMaverick.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/ESI-Ultimate-Tailgate-Compatible-Maverick/dp/B0BWV7HJMZ