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In need of some tailgate hadle HELP

Cmmtyu

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Sep 12, 2012
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I recently got a new tailgate for my 74' bronco and I bought a new tailgate backing plate and handle for it. The screws that hold on the backing plate are new, however I didn't realize I need the parts the theses screws screw into. There are 4 of them that have a hex shape. I have called everywhere looking for these and haven't had any luck. Anyone have any ideas or does anyone have any they'd sell me. Thanks guys.
 

fordfan

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Sep 13, 2009
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They should come with the new tailgate. Dennis Carpenter usually tapes the bag with these in it to the tailgate, and DC includes a 1/4' hex head cap screw and nuts to set the nutserts. ( I'm not sure why they don't go ahead and install them)...In their defense; with the NOS tailgates the threaded inserts are not installed either!?! Not sure why.... Maybe someone knows....

I think that you can call Dennis Carpenter (DC) and they can tell you where to get them.
 
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