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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 04:32 AM
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Tailgate bushings

Looking for the 2 plastic cup insert bushings for the tailgate, tried the later model ones from bronco graveyard and were too small diameter? Not sure why I'm having a hard time finding these things! Thanks!
 
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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 05:56 AM
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Didn't realize there are supposed to be bushings in there. Never have seen a truck with them still in it.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 06:45 AM
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One side has the "cam" insert https://www.npdlink.com/store/produc...972-60587.html
But OP didn't say what year/model he has.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 07:06 AM
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86 f350, the 87-91 ones didn't seem to fit, didn't think there was a difference. Apparently there is?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 07:12 AM
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See this diagram. Are you looking for parts #10 and 11? Truck Parts and Truck Accessories
The diagram says its for F100, F150 and F250, but as far as I know the F350 tailgate is the same.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by CountryBumkin
See this diagram. Are you looking for parts #10 and 11? Truck Parts and Truck Accessories
The diagram says its for F100, F150 and F250, but as far as I know the F350 tailgate is the same.

I bought these bushings from LMCTRUCK for my 86 F150.


They worked out fairly well considering the truck was missing them when I got it.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 07:21 AM
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Is there a difference in styleside versus stepside? Yes, 10 and 11.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 07:29 AM
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Is there a difference in styleside versus stepside? Yes, 10 and 11.

It looks like the stepside uses actual hinges.


Item #21 is for the stepside.


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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 09:51 AM
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Not sure if it's a big deal or not but I know for a fact the slotted bushing goes on the opposite side as shown in the picture.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by crucialprospect
1986 F350: Looking for the 2 plastic cup insert bushings for the tailgate, tried the later model ones from bronco graveyard and were too small diameter?
E3TZ-99430B22-B .. Insert-Styleside Tailgate / Obsolete

1983/86 F100/350 & 1983/88 Ranger.

TIM SHORT FORD in Hazard KY has 4 = 606-436-5239.

NOS PARTS LTD in Waxahachie TX has 7 = 972-937-2201.

RPN PARTS in Erie PA has 9 = 888-864-9305.
 
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That only shows the one side, is there a different number for the opposite side?
 
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E3TZ-99430B22-B .. Insert-Styleside Tailgate / Obsolete

1983/86 F100/350 & 1983/88 Ranger.
1980/89 truck parts catalog lists a quantity of one. Pic of tailgate only shows ALL the parts for the right side, but there's no other part number. So...the catalog should list two.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 06:17 PM
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Ok thanks! I will call some of the places tomorrow to order. In my haste, I figured they would all interchange, much like most body parts to the 87-91, however, these donot!
 
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1980 F150 Styleside Tailgate Bushings

Could anyone tell me the part number or where to get the tailgate bushings for a 1980 F150? I am looking for the ones that go in the hinge cups.

Thank you!
 
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Could anyone tell me the part number or where to get the tailgate bushings for a 1980 F150?

I am looking for the ones that go in the hinge cups.
There aren't any listed for 1980/82, first year they were installed was 1983.
 
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