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Tailgate issue please help

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by tecatequikness88, Dec 5, 2008.

  1. Dec 5, 2008 at 2:39 PM
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    tecatequikness88

    tecatequikness88 [OP] Member

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    on my 05 the bottom of the tailgate pivts are loose and worn!!1 seems like there all like that. the ones ive checked all seem to be really loose you notice it when its down and you tug on it slops around alot!!!! i noticed the bushings are replaceable you have to but the hinge assy does this correct the issue or are they all really loose? thanks
     
  2. Dec 5, 2008 at 2:41 PM
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    RelentlessFab

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    maybe the slop is just because the tailgate it removable with the slot on the right side is giving the play?
     
  3. Dec 5, 2008 at 2:43 PM
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    tacomaman06

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    getting there....
    replacing those bushings should do the trick, and when you do so........put a little anti-seize around them...it will keep them lubricated for a while. alos.....snug up any loose bolts around that area.
     
  4. Dec 5, 2008 at 2:46 PM
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