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06-27-2013, 08:00 AM
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tailgate latches???
hey guys. Im probably going to pick up a tail gate today and Im curious if ill be able to install it before I drive 4 hrs back. But i think im missing something. I know I have the lower pieces to slide the tail gate into, but i dont know what else im suppose to have . Isn't there suppose to be a locking latch mechanism. anybody have pics of what you need thanks
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06-27-2013, 08:03 AM
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Re: tailgate latches???
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06-27-2013, 08:14 AM
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Re: tailgate latches???
Along with some 3/8 fine thread bolts and a 9/16 wrench or socket/ratchet.
You will have to remove one of the two trunions (on the bottom) to get the gate in place. Hope this helps. |
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06-27-2013, 08:29 AM
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Re: tailgate latches???
It helps but what keeps it locked in position???
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06-27-2013, 09:07 AM
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Cluster King
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Re: tailgate latches???
Here is another photo that shows the hardware in the tail gate also. It works somewhat like the door on a house. If anyone has a photo of the gate open on a truck to show how it latches, that would be good. I cannot find one at this time.
If your new gate has hardware, you are good, if not, it is easy to get your hands on. |
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06-27-2013, 09:14 AM
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Re: tailgate latches???
Thanks Tbone!
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06-27-2013, 09:16 AM
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Cluster King
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Re: tailgate latches???
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06-27-2013, 10:19 AM
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Re: tailgate latches???
Yeah Ill be sure to post some pics and I wont be picking it up today. Idk if my C10 will make it so ill take the durango tom
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06-27-2013, 10:59 AM
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Re: tailgate latches???
If you need help with your tailgate stuff I can help. I work by post and i'm just out of Gate 1. My truck is my DD so It's always with me.
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06-27-2013, 12:32 PM
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Re: tailgate latches???
It appears that you are missing the latch thingy that should be bolted to the bed sides to keep the tailgate up.
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06-27-2013, 12:34 PM
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Re: tailgate latches???
Quote:
 I really hate when my thingy is missing
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06-27-2013, 02:22 PM
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Re: tailgate latches???
can you post a pic of the so called thingy lol
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06-27-2013, 02:31 PM
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Re: tailgate latches???
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Sometimes I like when my thingy is mssing, just not that thingy 
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06-27-2013, 02:39 PM
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Proprietor of Dale's Corner
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Re: tailgate latches???
They're in post #3 and #5 bolt to the side of the bed on both sides and have a pivoting strap that attaches to the tailgate
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