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Offline zieg85

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Tailgate ?
« on: June 19, 2010, 05:03:30 PM »
Will a 77-80 gate go on a 86?.  I have reviewed the differences to ID them on http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=15684.0 and used the search function to see if the question was covered.  Looks like it would but I want to know for sure.  Thanks in advance.
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Re: Tailgate ?
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2010, 08:38:03 PM »
I have my 78 on an 87 bed but I did have to remove the rubber bumpers on the bed so it would close right. So yeah it should fit.

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Re: Tailgate ?
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2010, 08:51:35 PM »
You'll have to use the 77-80 hinges.
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Re: Tailgate ?
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2010, 10:12:20 PM »
You'll have to use the 77-80 hinges.

Good to know, thanks.  What anti-rattle bumper stops are on the 77-80 beds if the newer style have to be removed?
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Re: Tailgate ?
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2010, 10:26:42 PM »
The hardware on the bed is different but it will all swap over.
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Re: Tailgate ?
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2010, 10:33:43 PM »
So if I am reading this correctly... If I am to put a 77-80 tailgate on my 86 bed I will need all the hardware that bolts to the bed off the 77-80 style?  I am probably better off finding the right one for the bed.  Thanks for all the input.
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Re: Tailgate ?
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2010, 10:35:10 PM »
Yes, the hardware that bolts to the bed will be different. and FYI 81 up gates fit nicer.
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