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Mint68 · 02-07-2008, 09:37 AM

When I open the tail gate, the trim band ends up resting on the bumper. The supports at either end of the tailgate dont support the tailgate untill there is weight on it, at which time the band begins to bend out of shape.

I dont know if the brackets are too high or far forward, or if the back was ever hit and forced up. The picture shows the bumper allignment and the damage to the tail gate band.

Has anybody had this problem? What do you think will fix it?

hotrodhomi · 02-07-2008, 02:54 PM

Loosen your bumper and push it down. This should not happen. I had this problem with my '81. The idiots who painted it put the bumper on too high and when i opened the gate it scratched off the paint.

Angelse68cal · 02-07-2008, 02:58 PM

from this shot it looks like your bumper needs to be adjusted

DANTES JIMMY · 02-08-2008, 02:09 AM

Could Your Tailgate Straps Be Worn And Letting It Go Down To Far??

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-08-2008, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angelse68cal

from this shot it looks like your bumper needs to be adjusted

Unless that's a 72, then it ain't gonna drop and it's in the hinges.

02-07-2008, 09:37 AM	#1
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Tail gate trim band question. When I open the tail gate, the trim band ends up resting on the bumper. The supports at either end of the tailgate dont support the tailgate untill there is weight on it, at which time the band begins to bend out of shape. I dont know if the brackets are too high or far forward, or if the back was ever hit and forced up. The picture shows the bumper allignment and the damage to the tail gate band. Has anybody had this problem? What do you think will fix it? Attached Images

02-07-2008, 02:54 PM	#2
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Tail gate trim band question. Loosen your bumper and push it down. This should not happen. I had this problem with my '81. The idiots who painted it put the bumper on too high and when i opened the gate it scratched off the paint. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

02-07-2008, 02:58 PM	#3
Angelse68cal Cochino_Racing_909 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Posts: 280	Re: Tail gate trim band question. from this shot it looks like your bumper needs to be adjusted

02-08-2008, 02:09 AM	#4
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: Tail gate trim band question. Could Your Tailgate Straps Be Worn And Letting It Go Down To Far??



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