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two types of hinges?
Hi all,
I've got a problem with the tailgate of my '79 fleetside pickup. The hinge (or trunnion they are called I believe) on the bedside will not fit the part in the tailgate. It's too large. When I bought the truck the tailgate was not installed, it just laid in the bed, now I probably know why. So I guess there are at least two sizes for this part, how do I know which one to order? |
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Re: two types of hinges?
ya i believe 73-80, and 81-87 were different. if you go to a junkyard and pull off the hinges and the latches from whatever style tailgate you have, it should work fine.
dont know where or if you can order these brackets new..
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Re: two types of hinges?
yea u can some toimes in the help section at the parts house or classic industry's or lmc
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Re: two types of hinges?
If the bottom edge of the gate is round,it's 73/80.
If the outer skin goes down to a pincweld on the bottom then around and up to the inside,it's a 81-up. I think you can change just the trunion hinges from either gate. Mike. |
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Re: two types of hinges?
I've made a (crappy) picture of my tailgate, can someone tell if this is a 73-80 or a 81-87 tailgate?
Thanks again! Last edited by Sammie; 06-21-2010 at 03:09 PM. |
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Re: two types of hinges?
thats 73-80
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