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Old Oct 13, 2018 | 07:37 PM
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Tailgate hinge question

I was looking around trying to decide if I wanted to refurb my tailgate hinges or buy new ones, and I came across some with an extra ring bearing like the one pictured. Is this factory or an improved design? I see places
where they are offered both with and without the ring with no real explanation.




 
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The rings were not factory, they are on some aftermarket ones to take up the slop in the tailgate.
 
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X2 on NOT OEM for a 73-79, but looks like a great idea.
 
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