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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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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It helps but what keeps it locked in position???

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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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Thanks Tbone!

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Never a problem. Thats why we are here to help. let me know how it all works out and make sure to send some photos with the new gate on.

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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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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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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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:lol: I really hate when my thingy is missing:lol:

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can you post a pic of the so called thingy lol

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There is a pic of so called thingy above in post #3. That is what he is talking about. The rest of it is attached to tail gate.

Sometimes I like when my thingy is mssing, just not that thingy :)

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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