Tailgate relocator question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

turner15 · 04-18-2008, 12:57 AM

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.

killer71 · 04-18-2008, 01:18 AM

i agree it would look much, much better welded but you have a good point, so we'll see what everyone says!

brad_man_72 · 04-18-2008, 03:05 AM

if youre not doing any wild paint inside the bed in 15 years when the mechanism breaks you could cut weld paint again.

Fastfun · 04-18-2008, 03:27 AM

I have been thinking the same thing. I would rather weld it in and have the smooth look.

Rokcrln · 04-18-2008, 05:01 AM

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.

C10-Driver · 04-18-2008, 06:35 AM

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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Cacti25 · 04-18-2008, 06:49 AM

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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Weld it in	4	33.33%
Screw it in	8	66.67%
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04-18-2008, 12:57 AM	#1
turner15 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 265	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.

04-18-2008, 01:18 AM	#2
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	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! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

04-18-2008, 03:05 AM	#3
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	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. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

04-18-2008, 03:27 AM	#4
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Tailgate relocator question I have been thinking the same thing. I would rather weld it in and have the smooth look.

04-18-2008, 05:01 AM	#5
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	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.

04-18-2008, 06:35 AM	#6
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	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. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

04-18-2008, 06:49 AM	#7
Cacti25 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 20	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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