Quiet tailgate hinge?

[AirSpeed]

Does anyone make a quiet tailgate hinge? The top of my tailgate is snug against the rubber bumpers but I can still hear my hinges when I hit a bump. Does anyone make a urethane pivot?
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[Woodnears]

Search for silver dollar on this site. In that build thread the builder used a cable and a part off of a dodge Dakota if I remember correctly. I'll look for a link.
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[AirSpeed]

Originally Posted by Woodnears

Search for silver dollar on this site. In that build thread the builder used a cable and a part off of a dodge Dakota if I remember correctly. I'll look for a link.
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My tailgate supports are quiet, they are pressed against a rubber bumper while the gate's closed, I was hoping to find a urethane pivot instead of the steel pivot, this is the part that the gate hinges on. Thanks though!
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[Graham57a]

I've always thought it would be cool to use a hydraulic hinge like what they put on newer Toyota pickups. That way you could just open the gate and let go and watch it lower itself. Might be a cool upgrade if you're looking to change it up a little

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by AirSpeed

Does anyone make a quiet tailgate hinge? The top of my tailgate is snug against the rubber bumpers but I can still hear my hinges when I hit a bump. Does anyone make a urethane pivot?
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I wonder if maybe you just need to adjust it so it closes tighter? Is that even possible on these tailgates?
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[Daaaanz67]

Brothers carries the urethane pivots if your talking about where the gate pivots against the bed.
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[PanelDeland]

I would try to cut down a couple of pipe caps.The ones they use to protect the threads in transit.

[AirSpeed]

I'm starting to think I'm going to turn a urethane skateboard wheel on my lathe to the same diameter as the socket the pivot fits into, I think it would work. I would leave the sealed bearings in it, remove the pivot and thread the center of the bracket that the held the pivot so I can put a bolt through the bearings. Seems like someone would be making something like that already, it would really quite down the tailgate over bumps.
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[1966chevy]

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[AirSpeed]

Originally Posted by 1966chevy

I recommend power coating or chrome your Trunnion hinge plate before installing these back on it. To prevent further rusting.

That's perfect! I'll check it out! Thanks! Those look like they would eliminate rattling going down the road.

[1966chevy]

I'm working on 67-72 chevy fleetside now.

[calvin78612]

I am buying a tailgate this weekend and this would be a great addition.

[1966chevy]

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[PDXk5]

Originally Posted by 1966chevy

They work great. I'm working on 67-72 chevy fleetside now.

I'm interested in a pair for my 72 Blazer when you have them available. When do you think you will have them?

[1966chevy]

Originally Posted by PDXk5

I'm interested in a pair for my 72 Blazer when you have them available. When do you think you will have them?

I think Im still a couple of months out.

[erikoj]

Sign me up for a pair for my 72 K 10, when they are available

[hdff]

Interested here also...

[chewychevy67]

Me as well.

[PDXk5]

Originally Posted by 1966chevy

I think Im still a couple of months out.

I'll wait ! So, is all the metal stainless steel with the Delrin surround? Looks like a great product. Couple this with some cable lift gate 'hinges' and the tailgates should be as quiet as they can be. Now if I could get rid of the other rattles

[merlin3]

i am kinda embarrassed to show you guys this but this is how i fixed my tailgate rattle and impossible alignment problem.I am not using the truck for work just summer cruising/burnouts.The gate fits perfect and does not make any noise,it does still open just takes a few seconds.

[Hart_Rod]

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[88Ironduke]

Put me down for a set for my 72' Fleetside

88Ironduke

[mgkgmc]

Originally Posted by merlin3

i am kinda embarrassed to show you guys this but this is how i fixed my tailgate rattle and impossible alignment problem.I am not using the truck for work just summer cruising/burnouts.The gate fits perfect and does not make any noise,it does still open just takes a few seconds.

Just dont forget its there and sit on it.

[PDXk5]

Originally Posted by 1966chevy

I think Im still a couple of months out.

Any updates? Do you think you will have 67-72 style available in January?

[Tom Vogel]

Originally Posted by PDXk5

Any updates? Do you think you will have 67-72 style available in January?

^^^^^This