Liftgate Braces ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BADSAM · 02-26-2009, 09:42 PM

I'm not sure what to call them. Are the the two retracting braces that hold up the liftgate the same as the braces that hold open the barn doors?

The ones on the barn doors of the 72 I just got don't catch. But my buddy has some braces on a liftgate in TX he can send me if they are the same.

Thanks

**Hart_Rod** · 02-26-2009, 09:50 PM

The brackets that attach them to are different.

Rokcrln · 02-28-2009, 11:31 AM

See if your Friends work but if not PM me. I have a good rebuilt set from my barn door's I will not be using. I am converting to a lift gate on my Tahoe.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

BADSAM · 02-28-2009, 03:03 PM

Thanks Hartrod. Too bad though.

Rokcrln, thanks, but if they can be rebuilt I probably want to look at that next. Did you rebuild yours, or have someone do it?

Thanks

Long Roof · 02-28-2009, 08:09 PM

You should see if you can adapt gas struts instead. I have seen them on the lift hatch before.

haulnrat · 02-28-2009, 09:20 PM

That's what I put on mine. I can get some pictures and info. I think there was a thread on it also some time ago.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-28-2009, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haulnrat

That's what I put on mine. I can get some pictures and info. I think there was a thread on it also some time ago.

Here ya go:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=220511

BADSAM · 03-01-2009, 12:20 AM

Thanks all. I'll definitely check into the struts, has anyone already done this with the barn doors?

Rokcrln · 03-01-2009, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BADSAM

Thanks Hartrod. Too bad though.

Rokcrln, thanks, but if they can be rebuilt I probably want to look at that next. Did you rebuild yours, or have someone do it?

Thanks

It was the P.O.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

BADSAM · 03-11-2009, 05:43 PM

So how far are the barn doors supposed to open? Mine are basically perpendicular with the suburban when fully open. Although they do not hit the lights (like I originally thought they would).

Rokcrln · 03-12-2009, 07:36 AM

On first open they go 90* then you close them a bit and re-open and they go about 160* The braces have two stops.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

BADSAM · 03-12-2009, 05:00 PM

Thanks Kevin. This is good news, that's how my driver side door works. Passenger side needs help though.

Thanks again.

02-26-2009, 09:42 PM	#1
BADSAM J'ville Junkman Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pomeroy, Ohio Posts: 572	Liftgate Braces ??? I'm not sure what to call them. Are the the two retracting braces that hold up the liftgate the same as the braces that hold open the barn doors? The ones on the barn doors of the 72 I just got don't catch. But my buddy has some braces on a liftgate in TX he can send me if they are the same. Thanks __________________ 72 3/4t Suburban 402BB (Daily driver for 8 years) 68 GTO (never ending proj) 91 Kawasaki ZX-7R 57 Chevy 210 Wagon - 9 Passenger (Wife's project-working on floorpans) 73 Corvette (17 yr old daughter's: Another project - what's wrong with me?) 53 Willys M38

02-26-2009, 09:50 PM	#2
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02-28-2009, 11:31 AM	#3
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Liftgate Braces ??? See if your Friends work but if not PM me. I have a good rebuilt set from my barn door's I will not be using. I am converting to a lift gate on my Tahoe. Kevin LFD Inc.

02-28-2009, 03:03 PM	#4
BADSAM J'ville Junkman Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pomeroy, Ohio Posts: 572	Re: Liftgate Braces ??? Thanks Hartrod. Too bad though. Rokcrln, thanks, but if they can be rebuilt I probably want to look at that next. Did you rebuild yours, or have someone do it? Thanks __________________ 72 3/4t Suburban 402BB (Daily driver for 8 years) 68 GTO (never ending proj) 91 Kawasaki ZX-7R 57 Chevy 210 Wagon - 9 Passenger (Wife's project-working on floorpans) 73 Corvette (17 yr old daughter's: Another project - what's wrong with me?) 53 Willys M38

02-28-2009, 08:09 PM	#5
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Liftgate Braces ??? You should see if you can adapt gas struts instead. I have seen them on the lift hatch before. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

02-28-2009, 09:20 PM	#6
haulnrat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 136	Re: Liftgate Braces ??? That's what I put on mine. I can get some pictures and info. I think there was a thread on it also some time ago.

03-01-2009, 12:20 AM	#8
BADSAM J'ville Junkman Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pomeroy, Ohio Posts: 572	Re: Liftgate Braces ??? Thanks all. I'll definitely check into the struts, has anyone already done this with the barn doors? __________________ 72 3/4t Suburban 402BB (Daily driver for 8 years) 68 GTO (never ending proj) 91 Kawasaki ZX-7R 57 Chevy 210 Wagon - 9 Passenger (Wife's project-working on floorpans) 73 Corvette (17 yr old daughter's: Another project - what's wrong with me?) 53 Willys M38

03-11-2009, 05:43 PM	#10
BADSAM J'ville Junkman Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pomeroy, Ohio Posts: 572	Re: Liftgate Braces ??? So how far are the barn doors supposed to open? Mine are basically perpendicular with the suburban when fully open. Although they do not hit the lights (like I originally thought they would). __________________ 72 3/4t Suburban 402BB (Daily driver for 8 years) 68 GTO (never ending proj) 91 Kawasaki ZX-7R 57 Chevy 210 Wagon - 9 Passenger (Wife's project-working on floorpans) 73 Corvette (17 yr old daughter's: Another project - what's wrong with me?) 53 Willys M38

03-12-2009, 07:36 AM	#11
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Liftgate Braces ??? On first open they go 90* then you close them a bit and re-open and they go about 160* The braces have two stops. Kevin LFD Inc.

03-12-2009, 05:00 PM	#12
BADSAM J'ville Junkman Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pomeroy, Ohio Posts: 572	Re: Liftgate Braces ??? Thanks Kevin. This is good news, that's how my driver side door works. Passenger side needs help though. Thanks again. __________________ 72 3/4t Suburban 402BB (Daily driver for 8 years) 68 GTO (never ending proj) 91 Kawasaki ZX-7R 57 Chevy 210 Wagon - 9 Passenger (Wife's project-working on floorpans) 73 Corvette (17 yr old daughter's: Another project - what's wrong with me?) 53 Willys M38



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