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07-13-2003, 10:22 AM
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rattling tale gate
Is there any fix for the rattling tale gate straps?
thanks
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07-13-2003, 10:29 AM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
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on a stepside? ya can get plastic to go over the chain deadens the noise some or maybe use some rubber from an old bicycle innertube
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07-13-2003, 10:31 AM
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not a step side.
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07-13-2003, 11:18 AM
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Robert Olson Transport
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are the rubber stops and rub pads in there right on the sides of the bed ends??
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Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! |
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07-13-2003, 11:46 AM
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they seem to be. It seems the folding brakets are really loose and sloppy.
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07-13-2003, 03:29 PM
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5 day ban, learn to behave.
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there was a good thread about this a while back.. some people suggested bending the straps slightly, and swore by it but for the life of me I couldnt get it to work.. Too bad the search feature is disabled right now..
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07-13-2003, 03:42 PM
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You can replace the metal brackets with a steel cable that is coverd with rubber. I cant remenber where they sell these but I know I have seen them.
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07-13-2003, 03:47 PM
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You get what you pay for
 
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I replaced mine with some new ones from LMC.
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07-13-2003, 07:05 PM
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5 day ban, learn to behave.
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Swervin: and I take it you were happy with them? Hows the quality & fit?
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