Looking for Tailgate hinges....

[Hoss7979]

I just picked up a truck tailgate for my K5 and have everything but the "Trunnion" hinge. It's the one that mounts to the bedside, LMC has them for $18 each side. Anyone have a Dorman # or cheaper place to get them?

PS It's #12 in the linked pic.....
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=29

 

[Phil513]

Maybe?

http://www.classicpartsusa.com/product/TGHT75FL_1977/1977_Truck_Parts_Tailgate_Items

I only order from LMC when I have no choice. They bone you on shipping.

 

[Hoss7979]

My thoughts exactly!!!! That's why I wanted to see if anyone has found them much cheaper.....

 

[Phil513]

That one I posted is about half LMC but when I calculated shipping it was freakin' 12 bucks. Sigh. Can't win.

 

[Phil513]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAIR-of-OEM...ash=item35ff5bc970:g:niEAAOSwiylW~XYZ&vxp=mtr

 

[nvrenuf]

They are not all the same as that eBay ad would lead you to believe.

 

[Hoss7979]

Ya I believe it is 75-80 & 81-87

 

[83ChevyK5Blazer]

What year tail gate do you have? I have a set of 80's trunions you can have if they will work. Just shoot me a pm

70's


80's

 

[Hoss7979]

What year tail gate do you have? I have a set of 80's trunions you can have if they will work. Just shoot me a pm

70's
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80's
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Ya k can't see the pics because I'm not part of the super sweet club. If ya photobucket them I can. Not sure year of tailgate but my K5 is a 77

 

[83ChevyK5Blazer]

The trunion for the 70s is inch and a half, and the set for 80s up is 1 1/4ish.
Is the Chevrolet in the pass corner or centered and big?

 

[Hoss7979]

The trunion for the 70s is inch and a half, and the set for 80s up is 1 1/4ish.
Is the Chevrolet in the pass corner or centered and big?

Buddy that I got the tailgate from said look for some 81-87 hinges

 

[83ChevyK5Blazer]

Buddy that I got the tailgate from said look for some 81-87 hinges

Okay, I have a set of those, pm me your address if you want them