tailgate hinge SNAPPED!!!
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yeah I know that, but if they're going to replace the entire tailgate to repair it, I just wonder if it's possible to get them to order the step-less tailgate, and do some parts swapping, at no charge of coarse
#23
Wow that's crazy.
Maybe I'm just not seeing it, but that's not actually part of the support structure, is it? Don't our tailgates lift out simply by unhooking the cable on either side and lifting the gate up at a 45degree angle off the keyed hinge pins on the truck?
Maybe I'm just not seeing it, but that's not actually part of the support structure, is it? Don't our tailgates lift out simply by unhooking the cable on either side and lifting the gate up at a 45degree angle off the keyed hinge pins on the truck?
Last edited by Jason; 07-19-2010 at 06:31 PM.
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That looks like a cold weld to me. There is no penetration. When a good spot weld is forced apart, there should be a steel nugget left behind. I don't think it can be re-spotted. It would have to be mig welded. Ask for a new tailgate.
#25
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Alright somebody school me on this. I just went out and looked at my tailgate and I don't have that hinge! Just the round thingy on the side so you can lift out the tailgate. I did a double take on the pictures on page 1 of this thread and still I can't figure it out.
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#28
I don't know why, but after reading your post today I decided to look at the hinge on my tailgate. It looks like mine has been repaired! (I bought my truck used with 12000 miles on it.) The first picture is the passanger side hinge and you can see were it has been screwed and riveted. The second picture is the drivers side hinge and there are no screws in it. I'm interested in hearing what the dealer says is the fix for this.
#29
I wonder...
1) Do you think the dealership could order in a replacement tailgate that doesn't have the step-option, even though the truck is obviously equipped with the rear step
2) could JUST the step be removed from my current tailgate, and put in the non-step tailgate, so that just the pull out step is installed and not the handle on the inside?
1) Do you think the dealership could order in a replacement tailgate that doesn't have the step-option, even though the truck is obviously equipped with the rear step
2) could JUST the step be removed from my current tailgate, and put in the non-step tailgate, so that just the pull out step is installed and not the handle on the inside?
I found the thread with the info here, will have to see if I can dig it up.
#30
I don't know why, but after reading your post today I decided to look at the hinge on my tailgate. It looks like mine has been repaired! (I bought my truck used with 12000 miles on it.) The first picture is the passanger side hinge and you can see were it has been screwed and riveted. The second picture is the drivers side hinge and there are no screws in it. I'm interested in hearing what the dealer says is the fix for this.
I bought mine brand new 2 months ago.
Very strange... I wonder if the torsion spring is fastened there or something? Just guessing.
Should we call this "tailgate-gate"?
Last edited by seadragon; 07-19-2010 at 09:00 PM.