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northerngmc

06-01-2007 09:42 PM

Tailgate lubrication

I am just painting up the handle and hardware for my tailgate tonight and I hope to install it tomorrow.

Did the trunions and/or the tailgate spring latches have oil/grease/graphite on them?

I live in a sandy area and I am concerned that any lubrication will just attract sand/dust/dirt.

Any experience or thoughts on the concept?

northerngmc

06-02-2007 05:10 PM

Re: Tailgate lubrication

SO I guess you are all running DRY?

Tailgate is in!

One step closer to being back on the road.....

mikeoj

06-02-2007 09:48 PM

Re: Tailgate lubrication

Just a thought.Don't remember the details ,but this might help.....Someone makes a kit that uses nylon bushings at the pivot points.Also there is a thread about using f--d tailgate cables to replace the straps our trucks use.Hope this helps,Mike

68MoneyPit

06-03-2007 12:25 AM

Re: Tailgate lubrication

Powdered GRAPHITE. great lubricant that will not attract dust. good for most any moving parts. Especially door hinges.

sodak69c10

06-03-2007 12:40 AM

Re: Tailgate lubrication

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68MoneyPit (Post 2204301)

Powdered GRAPHITE. great lubricant that will not attract dust. good for most any moving parts. Especially door hinges.

agree, thats what i put on my tool box ball bearing slides

Southedisto

06-03-2007 10:46 AM

Re: Tailgate lubrication

Or white lithium grease.

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