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4 | 33.33% |
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8 | 66.67% |
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04-18-2008, 12:57 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Toronto Canada
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Tailgate relocator question
I have just installed my Mar-k tailgate relocator and the instructions say to screw the unit into the back of the gate. I was thinking of welding it in along with shaving it smooth. If I do that I will not be able to access the inside any more. I have oiled the springs and latches well. Is this a bad idea? Should I weld it or screw it in place? It sure would look a lot better welded and smoothed.
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04-18-2008, 01:18 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: at work
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Re: Tailgate relocator question
i agree it would look much, much better welded but you have a good point, so we'll see what everyone says!
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04-18-2008, 03:05 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: springfield mo
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Re: Tailgate relocator question
if youre not doing any wild paint inside the bed in 15 years when the mechanism breaks you could cut weld paint again.
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04-18-2008, 03:27 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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Re: Tailgate relocator question
I have been thinking the same thing. I would rather weld it in and have the smooth look.
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04-18-2008, 05:01 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Winters Ca. 95694
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Re: Tailgate relocator question
I would screw it in! I have installed a few of them now and they are nice kits but they are also market kits not factory. They will have issues down the road 1, 5,10yrs maybe but their will be issues. Also in order to get a flush welded fit it will move things in about 3/32" and that may cause fitment problems with the handle and flip latch in side because it almost touches now on LowBuck and I think it was done right.
In the end it is your option but mine is screwed in and will stay thet way. Kevin LFD Inc. |
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04-18-2008, 06:35 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Kelowna, BC
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Re: Tailgate relocator question
I would screw it in. If you ever need to get in there, you will curse the day you welded the hole shut. Here are some pics of mine. I think it looks just fine with the stainless screws holding the plate on. If you want some better / closer photos let me know.
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04-18-2008, 06:49 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Bakersfield, Ca
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Re: Tailgate relocator question
I vote for a nice weld/grind/filler. Tack it in/ make sure it is still operates/ smooth and finish it off/ looks much cleaner. I doubt it would ever fail/ but in the case it did a thin cutoff wheel would open it right back up with little effort.
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