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Tailgate rattle? easy fix!

got-broncos

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I fixed 2 of mine. Look at the metal around the hinge pin. Its probably flaired out. I took a hammer and hit a screwdriver around the hinge pin. You will need to shim the tailgate between the bed to keep it from moving. When you get the metal tight around the pin, take it for a ride. No more rattle. ;D
 
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This is hard on the paint. You will need to touch it up.
 

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the screw driver isn't polished? ;D
 
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When your done, you wont be able to move tailgate back and forth in the down position. Ok anybody fix theirs yet?
 
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