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Title: ute tailgate rubber bushes
Post by: Wasim on October 16, 2021, 10:52:14 AM

What are the suggestions to replace the rubber bushes that are on the metal stays that hold the tailgate at horizontal when open??

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: ute tailgate rubber bushes
Post by: REDMR2RED on October 16, 2021, 02:56:37 PM

I turned some up on a lathe out of rubber block, using a 4" angle grinder (as a lathe tool) to remove excess rubber. Then cut the rods, fitted the rubber cushion/slides and welded the rods back up. Filed and re-painted you can't tell the difference.

Title: Re: ute tailgate rubber bushes
Post by: Harv on October 16, 2021, 06:00:33 PM

Rubber door stops, from Bunnings. Put a bolt through them, put it into a drill, and use a file to machine them down. Sandpaper smooth, still in the drill. Remove bolt, slit rubber, put onto rattle rods and superglue the slit.

Cheers,
Harv

Title: Re: ute tailgate rubber bushes
Post by: Wasim on October 17, 2021, 11:29:11 AM

Thank you - Great suggestions

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