Stepside Tailgate New vs Used

[fredhlynch2]

Anyone bought a 60 - 66 reproduction stepside tailgate? How was the quality, fit and finish? Looking at the cost of a new one as opposed to a used original and the cost of shipping a used one. Tailgates are apparently rare..........

[1963c-10]

I have shipped several from the west coast to NC for around $35 each. Have found several OEM rust free tailgates shipped here for cheaper than a repop.

[McCoyAZ]

They aren't that rare...

Call Dan:


Dan's Auto Salvage
2666 Arizona 66 Kingman, AZ 86401
(928) 753-3993

[1966chevy]

1954-1987 Chevy GMC Truck Stepside Tailgate Hinge Trunnion "Patent pending"
Ultimate Hinge Trunnion (4 Piece Set) made of Stainless Steel/Delrin replacement part!
Made in USA!

These are very quiet while opening and closing the tailgate. See the pictures

My product was mentioned on the Hotrod network magazine, on-line. Silent 'Gate.
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new-classic-truck-products
Also mentioned in Classic Truck magazine Feb 2016 issue, released on the stands Nov 20th 2015. Check them out! Thanks

Available on my Website: tdtrunniondesign.com

Also Available on Ebay right NOW!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171718930810...84.m1555.l2649

These are hinge trunnion replacement parts to upgrade your Chevy Stepside Truck.
The Trunnions are manufactured from Delrin and 303 stainless steel.

I have a picture listed of the replacement trunnions that are zinc plated which will still rust on your truck. I also show the original trunnion that was removed and has rusted and made that awful sound while opening and closing the tailgate. You can reuse your bolts and lock washers, but would recommend you use stainless steel bolt and lock washer. Be sure to use an antilock lube when reinstalling your Trunnions, prevent bolt lock! Just remove the bolt with lock washer, replace with these stainless steel hinge trunnions and bolt back on your truck just in reverse of how you removed it from the truck.

No more greasing the trunnion, No more rusting, No more noise with a huge improvement, smooth opening and closing of your tailgate! You'll love it!

Free shipping USPS in 50 states.

Material used:

Delrin is a Acetal AF blend, supplied as a 2:1 blend of Acetal AF-100 and Acetal 150 resins, has excellent sliding/friction properties. Bearings made of Acetal AF blend can operate at higher speeds while exhibiting reduced wear. These bearings are also essentially free of slip-stick behavior because the static and dynamic coefficient of friction are closer than with most plastics. Acetal AF blend retains 90% of the strength that is inherent in unmodified Acetal.

303 Stainless Steel is very similar in properties to that of 304 Stainless Steel, However 303 has an addition of sulfur for better machining characteristics. 303 Stainless Steel is Corrosion resistant to temperatures of 1500 Degrees or more. It is used in screw machines, food processing equipment, marine applications, and some aerospace application.

[derail]

I have an aftermarket gate and love it. Saved a ton of time with bodywork. Not sure if they're all the same or not, but mine came from top banana. Won it in a raffle on this board.