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maxwedge528 · 07-24-2010, 07:08 AM

i have tried several searches but have not seen a solution to: how do you eliminate the chains for the tailgate and install something like the fleetside hinges? i have seen mention of this but not how to...maybe it is so simple that it does not need to be explained?? perhaps someone could provide a thread or just how to! thanks..

myoldchevytruck · 07-24-2010, 07:33 AM

check out this link from Mar-K
Hopefully, this is what your looking for

http://www.mar-k.com/what_s_new_at_mar-k.html

Harry

Sammy · 07-24-2010, 12:12 PM

My GMC step I used the MAR-K. Works good. Seen some use various late model cables and cabinet or screen door latches. Actually making your own custom cables wouldn't be hard at all. The hardware store sells garage door cable cut to length along with the keepers and stops. Very reasonable. .29 a foot for the 3/8 cable last week for the stuff I used to hang a light in the garage.

maxwedge528 · 07-24-2010, 03:40 PM

thanks guys. i looked over the mar-k site and probably will order the two kits.

LONGHAIR · 07-24-2010, 04:32 PM

I have seen it done several times with S-10 cables.

07-24-2010, 07:08 AM	#1
maxwedge528 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: easley, sc Posts: 45	eliminate stepside tailgate chains? i have tried several searches but have not seen a solution to: how do you eliminate the chains for the tailgate and install something like the fleetside hinges? i have seen mention of this but not how to...maybe it is so simple that it does not need to be explained?? perhaps someone could provide a thread or just how to! thanks..

07-24-2010, 07:33 AM	#2
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: eliminate stepside tailgate chains? check out this link from Mar-K Hopefully, this is what your looking for http://www.mar-k.com/what_s_new_at_mar-k.html Harry __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

07-24-2010, 12:12 PM	#3
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: eliminate stepside tailgate chains? My GMC step I used the MAR-K. Works good. Seen some use various late model cables and cabinet or screen door latches. Actually making your own custom cables wouldn't be hard at all. The hardware store sells garage door cable cut to length along with the keepers and stops. Very reasonable. .29 a foot for the 3/8 cable last week for the stuff I used to hang a light in the garage. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-24-2010, 03:40 PM	#4
maxwedge528 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: easley, sc Posts: 45	Re: eliminate stepside tailgate chains? thanks guys. i looked over the mar-k site and probably will order the two kits.



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