tailgate torsion bar
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tailgate torsion bar
Where does the upper end of the left side of the tailgate torsion bar go? I don't see any reliable spot where it could go, considering that if it let loose from being attached to the inner tailgate frame, it would do a nice smackdown on the window.
Mine is resting on the outer tailgate skin and is also keeping the glass from rolling all the way down.
Mine is resting on the outer tailgate skin and is also keeping the glass from rolling all the way down.
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Does the upper end of the torsion bar supposed to rest on the outer skin of the tailgate?
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Ok got it, there is a welded in bracket missing on the far left side, plus the two lower pivot brackets. They're probably laying on the side of the road somewhere around here.
My replacement tailgate has it so I'll just live with the condition until I get the new one on.
Thanks for all the replies and help!
My replacement tailgate has it so I'll just live with the condition until I get the new one on.
Thanks for all the replies and help!
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If you don't want a broken tailgate glass and can handle the weight just get rid of the torsion bar... Just ask me how I know...
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Good thought. I can handle the weight but I'm not sure my wife and children can though.
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If removal is not an option then you better keep a close eye on it, mine snapped out of place and broke my rear window. It did just as I finished washing it, imagine the feeling 
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I might put a safety strap on my replacement T/G. A small eye bolt.
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I was just wondering, what about some sort of strut similar to what people put on their hoods and hatchbacks? I know it would be the reverse effect and it might be hard to get it to fold up right but if it helped slow the gate as it was lowered, that might be something to look at.
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Have you seen one when it's actually in place? Pretty much you are taking an elongated Z and twisting it. That inner bracket rusts from water and crap, then it lets go and there goes a window. I've removed mine from my 78 just to be safe. They have tension on them till the tailgate is about 1/2 an inch from being latched. Makes for an interesting removal.
I was just wondering, what about some sort of strut similar to what people put on their hoods and hatchbacks? I know it would be the reverse effect and it might be hard to get it to fold up right but if it helped slow the gate as it was lowered, that might be something to look at.
I was just wondering, what about some sort of strut similar to what people put on their hoods and hatchbacks? I know it would be the reverse effect and it might be hard to get it to fold up right but if it helped slow the gate as it was lowered, that might be something to look at.
I was thinking POWER TAILGATE! A linear motor (maybe two) wired into the system would be freaking cool.
Full logic, the window button lowers the window, then unlocks the gate, then lowers it. Do the opposite to the switch, which reverses the operation.
That's the ultimate.