Tail Gate Sagging on 1 side - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

twxsby · 05-07-2003, 01:19 PM

First off, Thanks to everyone who knows anything about chevys, and for responding to posts, helping dum basses like me!

I've corrected two problems; wobbely steering column, and bad a/c fan thanks to this board.

I have a sagging tailgate, almost to the point where it wont close. Do the hinges go bad? Dealer wants $70 for 1! No evidence of a crash. Should I buy 2? Where can I get them for less $$. Thanks

TX_Mudder · 05-07-2003, 01:48 PM

In JC Whitney (yes, JC Whitney) they sell CABLE replacements for the hinges. I beleive they are $14 each side. They are in the same section as the plain replacement tailgate cables.

I have a set and love them. I always hated the hinges anyway, and the cables look so right on there.

Sorry checked my temp folder but I must have deleted the pic. Great deal.
-- Mike

twxsby · 05-08-2003, 03:30 PM

I was referring to the hinges the tailgate pivots on. If you are standing behind my truck, looking at the tailgate, it is lower on the right side than the left. When you compare the gaps at the top of the tailgate, far left and far right, the right side gap is 3 times bigger than the left. I will take a picture and post.

**old Rusty C10** · 05-08-2003, 05:03 PM

what year truck i MAY be able to help ya out with a set

twxsby · 05-09-2003, 10:44 AM

1984 Suburban. Thanks for checking

05-07-2003, 01:19 PM	#1
twxsby Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 81	Tail Gate Sagging on 1 side First off, Thanks to everyone who knows anything about chevys, and for responding to posts, helping dum basses like me! I've corrected two problems; wobbely steering column, and bad a/c fan thanks to this board. I have a sagging tailgate, almost to the point where it wont close. Do the hinges go bad? Dealer wants $70 for 1! No evidence of a crash. Should I buy 2? Where can I get them for less $$. Thanks __________________ 84 K-20 Burb 94 Ranger 4X4

05-07-2003, 01:48 PM	#2
TX_Mudder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 126	In JC Whitney (yes, JC Whitney) they sell CABLE replacements for the hinges. I beleive they are $14 each side. They are in the same section as the plain replacement tailgate cables. I have a set and love them. I always hated the hinges anyway, and the cables look so right on there. Sorry checked my temp folder but I must have deleted the pic. Great deal. -- Mike __________________ http://home.houston.rr.com/chevy73/

05-08-2003, 03:30 PM	#3
twxsby Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 81	I was referring to the hinges the tailgate pivots on. If you are standing behind my truck, looking at the tailgate, it is lower on the right side than the left. When you compare the gaps at the top of the tailgate, far left and far right, the right side gap is 3 times bigger than the left. I will take a picture and post. __________________ 84 K-20 Burb 94 Ranger 4X4

05-08-2003, 05:03 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	what year truck i MAY be able to help ya out with a set __________________ 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!!

05-09-2003, 10:44 AM	#5
twxsby Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 81	1984 Suburban. Thanks for checking __________________ 84 K-20 Burb 94 Ranger 4X4



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