Loud clanking noises from the tailgate hinges on my 1968 Chevy C10.

[HeavyHauler]

When I am riding down any street and hit even the smallest bumps I can hear the tailgate hinges on my 1968 Chevy C10 shortbed fleetside moving around making clanking and rattling noises and this is with the tailgate closed.

When I park my truck with the tailgate closed I can stick a thin screwdriver or other long tool in between the bed and tailgate and I can move those hinges around and make the same clanking and rattling noises.


How can I prevent those hinges from clanking and rattling so much when driving around?

Am I missing some sort of rubber bumpers or other anti rattling part that should be on the truck but are missing?

[LockDoc]

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Look at the pictures in this thread and see if yours looks the same.

https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=847136

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[HeavyHauler]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Look at the pictures in this thread and see if yours looks the same.

https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=847136

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I will check my truck tomorrow because I am sure my truck does not have those rectangular rubber bumpers. They mention some round rubber bumpers that install above the tailgate hinge but I cannot see any in those pics.

Thanks for posting this!

[Richard]

Originally Posted by HeavyHauler

I will check my truck tomorrow because I am sure my truck does not have those rectangular rubber bumpers. They mention some round rubber bumpers that install above the tailgate hinge but I cannot see any in those pics.

Thanks for posting this!

Here

[Getter-Done]

Link: https://gmcpauls.com/rubber_bumpers.htm

GMC Paul's has a set for $8.oo.

[HeavyHauler]

Originally Posted by Richard

Here

Thank you! I wonder if these rubber bumpers will make a difference?

It seems those rectangular bump stops will help control some of the side movement but I am not sure if it help stop some of the back and forth movement if there is any?

I wonder what those round bumpers actually help stop?

[HeavyHauler]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Link: https://gmcpauls.com/rubber_bumpers.htm

GMC Paul's has a set for $8.oo.

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Sweet! Thanks for posting that!