Great Tailgate Accessory - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 06-17-2020, 11:14 AM

I just installed this on my truck ...

Well worth the $30.

**hatzie** · 06-17-2020, 11:52 AM

Keeps the gate from slamming open. Cheap, easy, and nice to have.

71gmcC15 · 06-26-2020, 01:23 PM

Can you still remove the tail gate? It looks like it interferes with the cable to remove the gate.

**70cst** · 06-27-2020, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71gmcC15

Can you still remove the tail gate? It looks like it interferes with the cable to remove the gate.

You can remove the tailgate but you would have to take the shock off...

For me it wasn't an issue. Tailgate e never comes off.

**hatzie** · 06-26-2020, 06:28 PM

I have a home brew gate keeper so easily removing the gate is not on the menu. I like it that way.
It keeps my tailgate on my pickup truck... not making money or a free replacement tailgate for some odious ner-do-well lout.

You'll have to remove the nylok nut that retains the bed end of the strut. Not a real big deal in the grand scheme of things IMHO. You may feel differently.

If you take off your tailgate regularly it's probably going to become a pain in the rear for you... one of those things you'll have to weigh the pros and cons of for yourself.

jjzepplin · 06-26-2020, 08:33 PM

I like it! Would something like this work on the 67-72?

**70cst** · 06-27-2020, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjzepplin

I like it! Would something like this work on the 67-72?

Not sure ...

06-17-2020, 11:14 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Great Tailgate Accessory I just installed this on my truck ... Well worth the $30. Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

06-17-2020, 11:52 AM	#2
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: Great Tailgate Accessory Keeps the gate from slamming open. Cheap, easy, and nice to have. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

06-26-2020, 01:23 PM	#3
71gmcC15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Doland SD Posts: 836	Re: Great Tailgate Accessory Can you still remove the tail gate? It looks like it interferes with the cable to remove the gate. __________________ ( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green)

06-26-2020, 06:28 PM	#5
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: Great Tailgate Accessory I have a home brew gate keeper so easily removing the gate is not on the menu. I like it that way. It keeps my tailgate on my pickup truck... not making money or a free replacement tailgate for some odious ner-do-well lout. You'll have to remove the nylok nut that retains the bed end of the strut. Not a real big deal in the grand scheme of things IMHO. You may feel differently. If you take off your tailgate regularly it's probably going to become a pain in the rear for you... one of those things you'll have to weigh the pros and cons of for yourself. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

06-26-2020, 08:33 PM	#6
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: Great Tailgate Accessory I like it! Would something like this work on the 67-72? __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

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