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Subject:		Re: Re: dumb question
Name:		PwrWgnDrvr
Date Posted:		Nov 11, 08 - 8:24 AM
IP Address:		207.200.116.70
Email:		pwrwgndrvr@aol.com
Message:		Im sure I will get flamed for being a know it all asshole, but regardless, here's the rest of the answer, since none of the other know it alls here have taken the time to respond. John's method only works if u have a camper special with the easy off tailgate. Worse, not all camper specials have them. The rest of the trucks have the "next to impossible to remove" tailgates. U have to remove a pivot bracket on one of the sides. Held on by 2 #4 phillips flat head machine bolts, usually rusted in place. Get a #4 phillips bit socket and use a 3/8 drive ratchet. Helps to use an impact wrench too. Remove the taillights, reach inside and spray the ends of the bolts with PB blaster, let soak a couple weeks, then spray with WD40. The main problem with removal is the threads protruding thru the nut are highly corroded. The bolt will start, then jam when the corroded threads come thru the nut. Good luck
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Re: Re: Re: dumb question by MoparNorm · Nov 11, 08 - 10:02 AM Re: Re: Re: dumb question by JohnB · Nov 13, 08 - 11:06 AM Re: dumb question by bigks3 · Nov 11, 08 - 10:31 AM Re: Re: dumb question by PwrWgnDrvr · Nov 11, 08 - 11:01 AM Re: Re: Re: dumb question by Russ Roth · Nov 11, 08 - 12:43 PM Re: Re: Re: Re: dumb question by Russ Ashley · Nov 11, 08 - 12:59 PM Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: dumb question by PwrWgnDrvr · Nov 11, 08 - 1:06 PM

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