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Old 06-27-2013, 08:00 AM   #1
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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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Old 06-27-2013, 08:03 AM   #2
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Re: tailgate latches???

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Old 06-27-2013, 08:14 AM   #3
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Re: tailgate latches???

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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Old 06-27-2013, 08:29 AM   #4
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Re: tailgate latches???

It helps but what keeps it locked in position???
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Old 06-27-2013, 09:07 AM   #5
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Re: tailgate latches???

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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Re: tailgate latches???

Thanks Tbone!
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Thanks Tbone!
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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Old 06-27-2013, 10:19 AM   #8
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Re: tailgate latches???

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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Old 06-27-2013, 10:59 AM   #9
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Re: tailgate latches???

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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Old 06-27-2013, 12:32 PM   #10
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Re: tailgate latches???

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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Old 06-27-2013, 12:34 PM   #11
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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.
I really hate when my thingy is missing
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Old 06-27-2013, 02:22 PM   #12
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Re: tailgate latches???

can you post a pic of the so called thingy lol
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Old 06-27-2013, 02:31 PM   #13
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can you post a pic of the so called thingy lol
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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Old 06-27-2013, 02:39 PM   #14
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Re: tailgate latches???

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
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