Tailgate Chain Replacement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sider68 · 11-17-2011, 11:33 PM

Anyone know where i could get some sort of arms to replace my tailgate chains? I know I,ve seen them somewhere.

OrrieG · 11-18-2011, 12:56 AM

Mar-K has them. http://www.mar-k.com/what_s_new_at_mar-k.html scroll down the page. You can get replacement links at Napa and Schucks too. Mar-K has an install tech article.

Atomsplitter · 11-18-2011, 10:06 PM

If your using an original gate and the Mar-K arms you'll need to cut a relief on the side of the gate to allow the arms to pass by the gate as it goes down to the horizontal position.

LDO · 11-19-2011, 10:07 AM

If have seen the Mar K stuff and i have their hidden latches. Their stuff is well made, i just cant bring myself to slicing into the side of my tailgate for those reliefs..
There's may be some welding required as a result...
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**mr48chev** · 11-19-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LDO

If have seen the Mar K stuff and i have their hidden latches. Their stuff is well made, i just cant bring myself to slicing into the side of my tailgate for those reliefs..
There's may be some welding required as a result...
Posted via Mobile Device

That is a bit spooky and probably not someone wants to do on a finished truck. I don't think it would be a big deal on a tailgate that hadn't been painted yet and those hinges along with the hidden latches would really clean up the back of a custom truck. It looks like I need to put another couple hundred in the truck kitty.

The great thing with their pieces is that you can download any of their very well done (with color photos) instructions and study them before you put out any money and that is a big plus in this guy's book.

Rude Dude · 11-19-2011, 12:45 PM

I like this Idea

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415879

**mr48chev** · 11-19-2011, 04:49 PM

I've thought about something like that too and it would be a lot less expensive. I should have saved the retractable cables that were on the 79 Elkie that we scrapped after my son totaled it. I think they were way too long though.

S10Fan · 11-19-2011, 08:30 PM

Mar-K stuff is top shelf!

mbgmike · 11-20-2011, 09:31 AM

i have installed their tailgate kits and they work fantastic. no welding required and easy to install. I highly reccomend them

LDO · 11-20-2011, 11:40 AM

Mike,

You didnt have to re welded the seam on the tailgate edges?
How did the cutting go?
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solidaxel · 11-20-2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mbgmike

i have installed their tailgate kits and they work fantastic. no welding required and easy to install. I highly reccomend them

I used there tail gate "kit" on my 53 and it works great

mbgmike · 11-21-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by LDO

Mike,

You didnt have to re welded the seam on the tailgate edges?
How did the cutting go?
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if its unpainted i would weld it. but this one was a painted truck. We shot some body panel adhesive between panels and just touched it up. So far so good last I heard. cutting was pretty straight forword. If again unpainted i would use a cut off wheel but the jig saw works with less heat

OrrieG · 11-25-2011, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

I should have saved the retractable cables that were on the 79 Elkie that we scrapped after my son totaled it.

I have looked all over the internet for information on these. All I can find are the standard bolted cables. Were the retractors a factory or aftermarket option?

11-17-2011, 11:33 PM	#1
sider68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: newmarket,ontario,canada Posts: 936	Tailgate Chain Replacement Anyone know where i could get some sort of arms to replace my tailgate chains? I know I,ve seen them somewhere.

11-18-2011, 12:56 AM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Tailgate Chain Replacement Mar-K has them. http://www.mar-k.com/what_s_new_at_mar-k.html scroll down the page. You can get replacement links at Napa and Schucks too. Mar-K has an install tech article. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

11-18-2011, 10:06 PM	#3
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: Tailgate Chain Replacement If your using an original gate and the Mar-K arms you'll need to cut a relief on the side of the gate to allow the arms to pass by the gate as it goes down to the horizontal position.

11-19-2011, 10:07 AM	#4
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,297	Re: Tailgate Chain Replacement If have seen the Mar K stuff and i have their hidden latches. Their stuff is well made, i just cant bring myself to slicing into the side of my tailgate for those reliefs.. There's may be some welding required as a result... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

11-19-2011, 12:45 PM	#6
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: Tailgate Chain Replacement I like this Idea http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415879

11-19-2011, 04:49 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Tailgate Chain Replacement I've thought about something like that too and it would be a lot less expensive. I should have saved the retractable cables that were on the 79 Elkie that we scrapped after my son totaled it. I think they were way too long though.

11-19-2011, 08:30 PM	#8
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Tailgate Chain Replacement Mar-K stuff is top shelf! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

11-20-2011, 09:31 AM	#9
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Tailgate Chain Replacement i have installed their tailgate kits and they work fantastic. no welding required and easy to install. I highly reccomend them

11-20-2011, 11:40 AM	#10
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,297	Re: Tailgate Chain Replacement Mike, You didnt have to re welded the seam on the tailgate edges? How did the cutting go? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

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