Tailgate Hardware Remove/Install -- How? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CraigS · 06-14-2003, 02:03 PM

I bought a new tailgate to replace my current one with a 2 inch bow in it, end to end. How do I remove the latch hardware from the old one? I see there are 3 big phillips head bolts in the center to hold the center section, and there are two bolts holding the latch assembly on each end, but the cover plates on the end appear to be attached by a spring loaded mechanism. Anyone know the right way to do this BEFORE I just cut it open with a plasma cutter?

CraigS · 06-14-2003, 02:32 PM

Figured it out myself. Once the center paddle is unbolted, the end rods slip off and are removed thru the ends. Thanks anyway.

griesel72 · 06-14-2003, 04:29 PM

You got it correct. Don't be afraid to just tear into your truck to figure something out. They are pretty simple.

david

06-14-2003, 02:03 PM	#1
CraigS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Gresham, OR, USA Posts: 106	Tailgate Hardware Remove/Install -- How? I bought a new tailgate to replace my current one with a 2 inch bow in it, end to end. How do I remove the latch hardware from the old one? I see there are 3 big phillips head bolts in the center to hold the center section, and there are two bolts holding the latch assembly on each end, but the cover plates on the end appear to be attached by a spring loaded mechanism. Anyone know the right way to do this BEFORE I just cut it open with a plasma cutter? __________________ 72 GMC K20, 454, TH350 00 GMC Yukon 66 Ford Bronco

06-14-2003, 02:32 PM	#2
CraigS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Gresham, OR, USA Posts: 106	Figured it out myself. Once the center paddle is unbolted, the end rods slip off and are removed thru the ends. Thanks anyway. __________________ 72 GMC K20, 454, TH350 00 GMC Yukon 66 Ford Bronco

06-14-2003, 04:29 PM	#3
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	You got it correct. Don't be afraid to just tear into your truck to figure something out. They are pretty simple. david __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife



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