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Old May 13, 2015 | 05:39 PM
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Tailgate fail

So, went to open my tailgate and the right side hinge was gone!
Would one of you fine people mind measuring the diameter and length of the pipe that the tailgate hinges on so that I can make a replacement?
Really stinks not having that hinge point and makes for a unwelcome "Santa's trap door" if I forget and step over there!
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Old May 13, 2015 | 06:38 PM
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OK length is 1.375 diameter is 1.125 There is a flat on two sides that is .75 across from one side to the other.
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Old May 13, 2015 | 06:40 PM
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OK length is 1.375 diameter is 1.125 There is a flat on two sides that is .75 across from one side to the other.

Thanks very much. I know it's a bit of a pain to pull the tailgate, and I really appreciate it!
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Old May 13, 2015 | 06:43 PM
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Thanks very much. I know it's a bit of a pain to pull the tailgate, and I really appreciate it!
I happened to have one around with the tailgate off. So it was prretty easy
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Old May 13, 2015 | 06:49 PM
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Appreciate it!
Are the flats at about 45 degrees?
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Old May 13, 2015 | 07:19 PM
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Appreciate it!
Are the flats at about 45 degrees?
I'd say that's about right.
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Old May 13, 2015 | 08:11 PM
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Something like this?

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Old May 13, 2015 | 08:16 PM
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yeap only hollow
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Old May 14, 2015 | 09:38 AM
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Mine broke off too. I found it wedged down in the fender. Worth taking a look.
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Old May 14, 2015 | 09:40 AM
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Mine broke off too. I found it wedged down in the fender. Worth taking a look.

I think you lucked out!
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Old May 14, 2015 | 11:46 AM
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Like this?

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Old May 14, 2015 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by mhuppertz
Like this?

The red and the reflection is a nice touch
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Old May 14, 2015 | 12:01 PM
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Kinda pathetic compared to your rendition but.......after looking at it in better light it isn't 45*
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Old May 14, 2015 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mknittle
Kinda pathetic compared to your rendition but.......
That's actually a perfect shot, THANKS!
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Old May 14, 2015 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mhuppertz
That's actually a perfect shot, THANKS!
A picture is worth......
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