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Old 07-10-2016, 03:09 PM   #1
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Trunion question

I have a 76 1500 that has an oblong trunnion on one side. Is this correct? I want to order new trunnions for my truck b/c my tailgate rattles and jumps around and is pretty load. What trunnions should I get?
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Old 07-10-2016, 06:53 PM   #2
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Re: Trunion question

That is correct, it's a quick release tailgate...make sure it is on the matching quick release side if the tailgate.
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Old 07-10-2016, 09:43 PM   #3
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Re: Trunion question

I took the tailgate off and drove around and 99% of the noise is gone. I was gonna order urethane trunnions from lmc but the ones they have are round. Before I remove the tailgate I lifted both sides and the quick removal side jumps up quite a bit. Any one have a solution for this?

I've looked around with search function and saw that one member suggested wrapping the trunnions with electrical tape. Would tightening up the lock catches make any difference?
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Old 07-13-2016, 08:21 PM   #4
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Re: Trunion question

Does anyone have any onsite here?
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