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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 06:27 AM
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Tailgate hinge repair?

Hey guys yesterday I dropped off an engine stand to a buddy of mine and when he went to open my tailgate the drivers side "hinge" if you will came off. It's the little C or U type piece that pivots the tailgate.

My question is there an easy fix for this? Can I weld it back in place or bolt it back in?
 
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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came off the tailgate, or the body?
body side is bolted on and replaceable. tailgate side is spot welded on.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 09:25 AM
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The body the tailgate is in one piece. I'll have to look at it a bit more. Any idea what kinda bolt is needed?
 
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 10:19 AM
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Well I just looked at it and it is the circle piece of the tailgate. So all I need to do is re weld it??
 
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 01:02 PM
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i guess. i never had one break off.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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They are original spot welded on. You can either weld it bad on or use body adhesive
 
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 06:13 PM
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Might be a silly question but whats a good body adhesive to use? How hard is it to apply it? I have a small flux wire welder i could try to tack it back on but if thats not big enough to do the job I could take it to a buddys shop who has acess to better welding gear
 
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