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Old 09-14-2004, 03:17 AM   #1
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Lower tailgate hinge

i have a fleetside ... where can i get new rubber for the lower tailgate hinge .. are they the same as the stepside lower hinge rubber or what ???...please help

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Old 09-14-2004, 12:22 PM   #2
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I too am looking for the tailgate rubber bushings since mines been rattling around pretty good and driving me crazy!

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Old 09-14-2004, 12:26 PM   #3
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There are no rubber bushing in the tail gate trunions for a fleetside or stepside tailgate. They are metal to metal from the factory.
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here what im curious about .. this is from a truck shop catalog .... it shows that stepside have rubber .. im curious if you can use them on fleets as well ....something fits on the large hole of the trunnion ... im assuming its a rubber bushing
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Old 09-14-2004, 01:24 PM   #5
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Stepside originals are cadmium plated steel. Looks like they made a poly version of it. Should be sweet for the stepside owners.
Haven't heard anything about poly versions for the fleetsides though.
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Old 09-14-2004, 01:31 PM   #6
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The fleetside trunions are larger diameter than the stepside trunions.

fleet trunion is 1-9/16" outside diameter.
step trunion is 1-5/16" OD.

The stepside trunion will actually fit inside the fleet trunion. Both tailgates pivot on the outside of the trunion hinge.
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Old 11-16-2014, 10:29 PM   #7
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Re: Lower tailgate hinge

1958-1966 Truck Fleetside Tailgate, Ultimate hinge Trunnion (2 Piece Set) made of Stainless Steel and Delrin.
These are replacement hinge trunnion parts to upgrade your chevy fleetside truck.
These are perfect for the truck restorer!

These are Very quite while opening and closing the tailgate.
You have to reused your original Trunnion hinge plate/bracket as seen in the pictures. Just remove the bolt with lock washer, replace with these stainless steel hinge trunnions and bolt back on your truck.

I recommend power coating or chrome your Trunnion hinge plate before installing these back on it. To prevent further rusting.
See my attached link if your interested in purchasing"
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I also offer a cheaper version, Made of all Stainless steel on this listing:
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Old 02-04-2015, 08:35 PM   #8
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Re: Lower tailgate hinge

1967-1972 and 1958-1966 Truck Fleetside Tailgate, Ultimate hinge Trunnion (6 Piece Set) made of Stainless Steel and Delrin. Now offering the complete SET!
These are replacement hinge trunnion parts to upgrade your chevy fleetside truck.
These are perfect for the truck restorer!

These are Very quite while opening and closing the tailgate.

See my attached link if your interested in purchasing"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171709176937...#ht_559wt_1094

I also offer a cheaper version, Made of all Stainless steel on this listing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171709178087...#ht_413wt_1094 SOLD OUT

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171743832627...84.m1555.l2649 SOLD OUT

I also in the works on building 67-72 trunnion hinges.
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Old 02-18-2015, 01:56 PM   #9
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Old 03-13-2015, 07:04 PM   #10
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Re: Lower tailgate hinge

1954-1987 Chevy GMC Truck Stepside Tailgate Hinge Trunnion "Patent pending"
Ultimate Hinge Trunnion (4 Piece Set) made of Stainless Steel/Delrin replacement part!
Made in USA!

These are very quiet while opening and closing the tailgate. See the pictures

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These are hinge trunnion replacement parts to upgrade your Chevy Stepside Truck.
The Trunnions are manufactured from Delrin and 303 stainless steel.

I have a picture listed of the replacement trunnions that are zinc plated which will still rust on your truck. I also show the original trunnion that was removed and has rusted and made that awful sound while opening and closing the tailgate. You can reuse your bolts and lock washers, but would recommend you use stainless steel bolt and lock washer. Be sure to use an antilock lube when reinstalling your Trunnions, prevent bolt lock! Just remove the bolt with lock washer, replace with these stainless steel hinge trunnions and bolt back on your truck just in reverse of how you removed it from the truck.

No more greasing the trunnion, No more rusting, No more noise with a huge improvement, smooth opening and closing of your tailgate! You'll love it!

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Delrin is a Acetal AF blend, supplied as a 2:1 blend of Acetal AF-100 and Acetal 150 resins, has excellent sliding/friction properties. Bearings made of Acetal AF blend can operate at higher speeds while exhibiting reduced wear. These bearings are also essentially free of slip-stick behavior because the static and dynamic coefficient of friction are closer than with most plastics. Acetal AF blend retains 90% of the strength that is inherent in unmodified Acetal.

303 Stainless Steel is very similar in properties to that of 304 Stainless Steel, However 303 has an addition of sulfur for better machining characteristics. 303 Stainless Steel is Corrosion resistant to temperatures of 1500 Degrees or more. It is used in screw machines, food processing equipment, marine applications, and some aerospace application.
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Re: Lower tailgate hinge

How easy are these to replace?
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How easy are these to replace?
As easy as taking off your tailgate and re-installing it. Very Easy!

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Old 03-15-2015, 09:34 PM   #13
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Re: Lower tailgate hinge

guess i'll have to read up on how to take the tail gate off... never done it
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Re: Lower tailgate hinge

Has anyone installed these and can give a report?
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Old 06-01-2015, 08:55 PM   #15
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Re: Lower tailgate hinge

My reviews on the Tailgate trunnions have been very good! See my eBay account and feedbacks.
I installed them on my vehicle and they work great!!

Summer price break!!
Price reduced
66-72 Fleetside Tailgate Trunnion on the eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171709176937...#ht_559wt_1094

I also in the works on building 67-72 trunnion hinges.
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47-87 Stepside Tailgate Trunnions on the eBay.
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Re: Lower tailgate hinge

Interested in a set for my '72 Jimmy. Is the eBay $72 shipped price the summer price reduction?

Any other feedback on these?

Thank you,

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Thanks for the info!!!!
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Old 06-02-2015, 09:41 AM   #18
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Interested in a set for my '72 Jimmy. Is the eBay $72 shipped price the summer price reduction?

Any other feedback on these?

Thank you,

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Yes, This is the cheapest I can go with fees I have to pay, $5.50 for shipping and $7.20 to eBay. I do offer local pick up, $65.00. They are normally $75.00. Thx
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Re: Lower tailgate hinge

I have been getting rave reviews on these items. Check out the Product reviews below!

Summer price break Continues!! Available on Ebay right NOW!
Price reduced
58-66 Fleetside Tailgate Trunnion on the eBay.
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67-72 Fleetside Tailgate Trunnion on the eBay.
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47-87 Stepside Tailgate Trunnions on the eBay.
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