Tailgate bushings?
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Cargo Master
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Tailgate bushings?
Im about to reinstall my tailgate 1968 styleside bed and noticed there is about 1/8 of play between the tailgate and the hinges. Is there a bushing that slips in the tail gate to tighten this up? a newer tail gate have something that might work? I seen LMC sells a polyurthane hinge
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My quick fix for my ex father in law's 70 tailgate, I made some from a plastic milk jug.
I cut two pieces about a 1/2" wide & 7" long or so an wound it around hinge plug with some tape to hold it from flipping off while installing it 10 yrs ago still holding up.
Orich
I cut two pieces about a 1/2" wide & 7" long or so an wound it around hinge plug with some tape to hold it from flipping off while installing it 10 yrs ago still holding up.
Orich
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1966/77 Bronco's use the same tailgate hinges as Styleside 1964/66 F100/250 2WD, 1966 F100 4WD, 1967/72 F100/350 (C4TZ-9943400-A R/L same).
But Ford never offered bushings for these hinges, so they're aftermarket.
These tailgates also used a plate between the hinge and the body (C4TZ-9943480-A).
But Ford never offered bushings for these hinges, so they're aftermarket.
These tailgates also used a plate between the hinge and the body (C4TZ-9943480-A).
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You need to start a new thread. The person you are asking the question to hasn't logged on since 2016.
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HERCOO Tailgate Bushings Left and Right Tail Gate Insert Kit Compatible
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We have our "Silencer" bits and kits at Wild Horses (https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/catego...yword=silencer) but I'm not sure if the bolt spacing is the same as on a pickup.
However, since NumberDummy said they were the same, my simple guess is that these interchange.
We can verify the bolt spacing (I have a set on my work bench (but buried of course!) I could measure. Just to be sure...
I think the other Bronco vendors still have theirs as well, if shipping becomes an issue. Luckily they're small and light weight.
Paul
However, since NumberDummy said they were the same, my simple guess is that these interchange.
We can verify the bolt spacing (I have a set on my work bench (but buried of course!) I could measure. Just to be sure...
I think the other Bronco vendors still have theirs as well, if shipping becomes an issue. Luckily they're small and light weight.
Paul
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