Tailgate Straps??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dova · 10-05-2007, 10:56 AM

Has anyone swapped out the chains that hold the tailgate on, on a stepside truck? if so what did you use? i thought i read on a post about someone using the brackets and stuff off a S-10 but i don't remember where i seen it at

Musclerodz · 10-05-2007, 11:09 AM

We have these available for $52. They are nylon with stainless hardware and $52 for the set.

Mike

Mudder · 10-05-2007, 11:37 AM

And here are some nearly like those.

Dova · 10-05-2007, 11:38 AM

how do you install those?

Putter · 10-05-2007, 11:53 AM

I used the hangers from a Nissan Hardbord.

More info can be found on my Photobucket page. Just click on "Chainless Tailgate"
Here's the linky

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-05-2007, 12:07 PM

I vote for Putter's.

Now if you get the latching mechanisms hidden like the straps... WES

Putter · 10-05-2007, 12:33 PM

I used "Stealth Latches" from one of the board vendors.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-05-2007, 01:15 PM

Now those look cool!!! I want to figure out how to get reid of the hardware on the tailgate and bed for the old hooks. I know that they are needed to keep the bedsides from spreading. WES

Putter · 10-05-2007, 02:32 PM

That is the ONLY reason mine are still intact.

Musclerodz · 10-05-2007, 06:20 PM

you mean like this? I know it is not a great pic, but all I got

MAR-Ktech · 10-06-2007, 01:40 PM

Mar-K makes metal straps specifically for the stepside beds. Instructions for installation are on-line http://www.mar-k.com/installation_hints.html . Scroll down to "Tailgate Link Assembly Instructions" for your year.

Mar-Ktech

herb101 · 10-06-2007, 02:35 PM

Kinda related...what about cable type straps? I have a Blazer, but the factory stays are similar to a fleet side truck. In the Blazer, they are noisy as hell. I've seen hints about cables from a moden truck fitting, but can't find any details - any ideas?

Herb

10-05-2007, 10:56 AM	#1
Dova Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 263	Tailgate Straps??? Has anyone swapped out the chains that hold the tailgate on, on a stepside truck? if so what did you use? i thought i read on a post about someone using the brackets and stuff off a S-10 but i don't remember where i seen it at

10-05-2007, 11:09 AM	#2
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: Tailgate Straps??? We have these available for $52. They are nylon with stainless hardware and $52 for the set. Mike Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath

10-05-2007, 11:37 AM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Tailgate Straps??? And here are some nearly like those. Attached Images

10-05-2007, 11:38 AM	#4
Dova Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 263	Re: Tailgate Straps??? how do you install those?

10-05-2007, 11:53 AM	#5
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Tailgate Straps??? I used the hangers from a Nissan Hardbord. More info can be found on my Photobucket page. Just click on "Chainless Tailgate" Here's the linky Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 10-05-2007 at 12:24 PM.

10-05-2007, 12:07 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Tailgate Straps??? I vote for Putter's. Now if you get the latching mechanisms hidden like the straps... WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-05-2007, 12:33 PM	#7
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Tailgate Straps??? I used "Stealth Latches" from one of the board vendors. Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

10-05-2007, 01:15 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Tailgate Straps??? Now those look cool!!! I want to figure out how to get reid of the hardware on the tailgate and bed for the old hooks. I know that they are needed to keep the bedsides from spreading. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-05-2007, 02:32 PM	#9
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Tailgate Straps??? That is the ONLY reason mine are still intact. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

10-05-2007, 06:20 PM	#10
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: Tailgate Straps??? you mean like this? I know it is not a great pic, but all I got Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath

10-06-2007, 01:40 PM	#11
MAR-Ktech Truck Parts Mfg. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 697	Re: Tailgate Straps??? Mar-K makes metal straps specifically for the stepside beds. Instructions for installation are on-line http://www.mar-k.com/installation_hints.html . Scroll down to "Tailgate Link Assembly Instructions" for your year. Mar-Ktech __________________ GET MAR-K Quality! Restoration and Custom Pickup Parts for Chevy, GMC, Ford, Dodge and Custom Trucks

10-06-2007, 02:35 PM	#12
herb101 Used Register Join Date: May 2005 Location: Live Oak, TX Posts: 379	Re: Tailgate Straps??? Kinda related...what about cable type straps? I have a Blazer, but the factory stays are similar to a fleet side truck. In the Blazer, they are noisy as hell. I've seen hints about cables from a moden truck fitting, but can't find any details - any ideas? Herb

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