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Location: Anderson,SC
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Tailgate hinges
I installed new tailgate hinges and trunnions today on my 70 fleet side. I noticed that the hinge on the driver side seems spring loaded or something and clicks into the gap when closing the gate. When I go to let the gate down again I have to pull the hinge away from the gate to let it all the way down. Is that normal?
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Re: Tailgate hinges
Do you mean strap rather than hinge? If so, that's not normal.
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Re: Tailgate hinges
It's the latch/link arms that hold the tailgate
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Re: Tailgate hinges
I found a few threads about collapsible arms that hold the gate at a 45* angle which seems to be what mine is doing.
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So,, what else you got???
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Re: Tailgate hinges
They should work smoothly and drop to a 90 degree level. I have seen them installed backwards before,, just an idea..
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Location: Anderson,SC
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Re: Tailgate hinges
Thanks. They are installed correctly. I believe my problem is the aftermarket tailgate. Seems to have a little extra metal on the edges when compares to the factory gate. I plan to hit it with the grinder today which should clear things up.
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