Burb lift gate cables instead of brackets? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CG · 12-28-2017, 07:06 PM

I feel like someone had replaced the lift gate brackets/arms with cables on their burb and did a thread about it, but I'm not finding a thing. Anyone?

**kev2809** · 06-03-2018, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I feel like someone had replaced the lift gate brackets/arms with cables on their burb and did a thread about it, but I'm not finding a thing. Anyone?

im not sure where the link is but u can screw in the little ball studs that mount the gas pedal? been a while...but they screw in where the old lift arms go..then u mount a gas strut in its place. ill see if i can find it..

CG · 06-03-2018, 03:30 PM

Ive seen those done for the barn doors and the hatch, but not the gate

**kev2809** · 06-03-2018, 03:37 PM

found it...

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

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Originally Posted by CG

Ive seen those done for the barn doors and the hatch, but not the gate

ahlsy · 06-03-2018, 03:40 PM

I just installed a gas strut kit from Brothers on my lift gate. If it wasn't for one screw that wouldn't give up, the whole thing would have been done in 5 minutes. Very easy install, and they work awesome. Just unlatch the gate, and it rises up to the top on its own. No lifting,or bouncing the gate at the top to make sure both mechanical latches are engaged...

The kit was nice and saved some measuring, but it would be easy enough to take a few measurements and source the gas struts and ball pivots separately.

CG · 06-03-2018, 07:04 PM

I have the parts for what I call the hatch, the upper part with the glass in it. Got them using the posted link. Thanks for posting it up, excellent thread for those that missed it first time around.

I was looking for info on the drop down tail gate.

**Hart_Rod** · 06-04-2018, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

I have the parts for what I call the hatch, the upper part with the glass in it. Got them using the posted link. Thanks for posting it up, excellent thread for those that missed it first time around.

I was looking for info on the drop down tail gate.

CG - I did this to my suburban. I think there are quite a few pictures in my build thread and the part number for what I used.

Rob

CG · 06-04-2018, 10:18 PM

Thanks Rob, I bet that was the one I saw.

**kev2809** · 06-04-2018, 11:21 PM

ah yes totally missed that. i plan on doing the same exact thing..i threw those side hinges away a long time ago lol

**Hart_Rod** · 06-05-2018, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Thanks Rob, I bet that was the one I saw.

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Originally Posted by kev2809

ah yes totally missed that. i plan on doing the same exact thing..i threw those side hinges away a long time ago lol

I think the ones I used are off of a mid-90s truck, but they don't appear to be any different than the ones on my 2017 Silverado...

Burb · 07-21-2018, 11:27 AM

Make sure you measure where you want your gate to sit

Before mine was torn down had a set off a newer chevy truck gate cables and they were a had short for my liking and you had to sometimes hop up to sit on the gate depending on where the rear bags were at

12-28-2017, 07:06 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,767	Burb lift gate cables instead of brackets? I feel like someone had replaced the lift gate brackets/arms with cables on their burb and did a thread about it, but I'm not finding a thing. Anyone? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

06-03-2018, 03:30 PM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,767	Re: Burb lift gate cables instead of brackets? Ive seen those done for the barn doors and the hatch, but not the gate __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

06-03-2018, 03:40 PM	#5
ahlsy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Victoria Posts: 39	Re: Burb lift gate cables instead of brackets? I just installed a gas strut kit from Brothers on my lift gate. If it wasn't for one screw that wouldn't give up, the whole thing would have been done in 5 minutes. Very easy install, and they work awesome. Just unlatch the gate, and it rises up to the top on its own. No lifting,or bouncing the gate at the top to make sure both mechanical latches are engaged... The kit was nice and saved some measuring, but it would be easy enough to take a few measurements and source the gas struts and ball pivots separately.

06-03-2018, 07:04 PM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,767	Re: Burb lift gate cables instead of brackets? I have the parts for what I call the hatch, the upper part with the glass in it. Got them using the posted link. Thanks for posting it up, excellent thread for those that missed it first time around. I was looking for info on the drop down tail gate. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

06-04-2018, 10:18 PM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,767	Re: Burb lift gate cables instead of brackets? Thanks Rob, I bet that was the one I saw. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

06-04-2018, 11:21 PM	#9
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,133	Re: Burb lift gate cables instead of brackets? ah yes totally missed that. i plan on doing the same exact thing..i threw those side hinges away a long time ago lol __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

07-21-2018, 11:27 AM	#11
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: Burb lift gate cables instead of brackets? Make sure you measure where you want your gate to sit Before mine was torn down had a set off a newer chevy truck gate cables and they were a had short for my liking and you had to sometimes hop up to sit on the gate depending on where the rear bags were at __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

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