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bestchevyfan · 06-29-2004, 08:01 AM

I've disconnected the arms and I can't remove it from the trunnions.

How does that come off?

Thanks

longhorn70gmc · 06-29-2004, 08:50 AM

Hope this helps. Remove the two bolts in only one trunion and lift up on that side and it should come off. A word of caution. The bolts sometimes rust real bad and can cause problems. Example: anchor nut may fall off inside. Goodluck.

Longhorn70gmc

bestchevyfan · 06-29-2004, 09:30 AM

There is one bolt above and below the trunion but I can't get to the bottom one.

What do I have to remove to get to it? Tail light? Bumper?

Thanks

mocwon · 06-29-2004, 09:47 AM

Taking the bumper off will give you access to the lower bolt. Depending on the bumper type, you may also be able to get to it from underneath with a universal joint, extension and ratchet.

damage · 06-29-2004, 09:57 AM

I'm not sure if mine are different from everyone elses, or someone put a new style cup, but one of mine is round, while the other is more like a horse shoe. When the Tailgate is at a 45 angle, I can give it a good pull on the one side and it pops right out. Looking at mine, i have enouph room on the bottom to get an air rachet in there, but thats probaly about it with the bumber on. Hope that helps...

06-29-2004, 08:01 AM	#1
bestchevyfan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: new market, alabama Posts: 1,330	remove tailgate?????????????? I've disconnected the arms and I can't remove it from the trunnions. How does that come off? Thanks

06-29-2004, 08:50 AM	#2
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Removing tailgate! Hope this helps. Remove the two bolts in only one trunion and lift up on that side and it should come off. A word of caution. The bolts sometimes rust real bad and can cause problems. Example: anchor nut may fall off inside. Goodluck. Longhorn70gmc __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

06-29-2004, 09:47 AM	#4
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Taking the bumper off will give you access to the lower bolt. Depending on the bumper type, you may also be able to get to it from underneath with a universal joint, extension and ratchet. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

06-29-2004, 09:30 AM	#3
bestchevyfan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: new market, alabama Posts: 1,330	There is one bolt above and below the trunion but I can't get to the bottom one. What do I have to remove to get to it? Tail light? Bumper? Thanks

06-29-2004, 09:57 AM	#5
damage Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 82	I'm not sure if mine are different from everyone elses, or someone put a new style cup, but one of mine is round, while the other is more like a horse shoe. When the Tailgate is at a 45 angle, I can give it a good pull on the one side and it pops right out. Looking at mine, i have enouph room on the bottom to get an air rachet in there, but thats probaly about it with the bumber on. Hope that helps...



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