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Old 04-24-2003, 10:08 AM   #3
CPNE
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The tailgate latch is easy.

1. Unbolt latch assembly to lower it enough to gain access to the latch actuating rods.
2. Push latch actuating rods out of the holes in the latch mechanism. These are held in by a special fastener. If your mechanism is not rusty the fastener should come out intact and be suitable for use during reassembly. This will free up latch for removal.
3. Unbolt latch catches from tailgate sides. This will allow you to pull catch and rod out. Make note of how the rod is installed for reassembly, or do one side at a time.
4. Clean and lubricate everything and reinstall in reverse order.

Can't help with bedsides, sorry
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Currently on or near the homestead:

67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's)
67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction)
67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler)
67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC)
68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC)
70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC)
71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor)
72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor)
72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor)
72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC)
81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler)
82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy)
93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car)
02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk)
2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter

Maybe I need to sell some of this crap

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