Tailgate *Spring Assist*

[kis2]

Hi Guys,

I'm looking for the two **spring assists* for a 1984 K5. I'm talking about the interior ones that bolt to the bed of the truck and the interior of the tailgate.

Let me know if you can help!

Thanks!

 

[Jessie James]

I think www.lmctruck.com sells those.

If not, try Classic Parts.

 

[Kota4bye]

I've got what you need. Let me snap a couple of pics later to make sure we're on the same page.

 

[kis2]

thanks for the replies guys. LMC does sell them, but they are awfully pricey. I figure someone has to have some on a parts truck they could let go for less.

Thanks Kota4bye! I appreciate your time

 

[Alpha1victor]

these?

Are these what your looking for? Pm keypunch address and ill flat rate them to you. These are solid with a little surface rust.

 

[kis2]

Hard to tell, here's the page from LMC that lists it. I've circled it in red

 

[imiceman44]

Are these what your looking for? Pm keypunch address and ill flat rate them to you. These are solid with a little surface rust.

yup, that's the one.

 

[Alpha1victor]

Do you still need the hinges?

 

[kis2]

Hey guys,

Two apologies: First, I've been out of pocket for a bit, sorry if I haven't replied to your PM or post.

Secondly, I'm not sure I'm telling you guys the right thing (and I'm not sure I circled the right thing in the LMC page). So, just to be clear, I have the actual hinges on the gate (they are holding my gate on right now), but:

What goes in these holes circled in red? I though that was some kind of tailgate hinges, lowering assist or something. Anybody know?

 

[Kota4bye]

Is your tailgate heavy as hell? Pretty sure that is where the spring assist goes.....mine was cut off years ago, so I'm no help.

 

[kis2]

yep, heavy as hell. I'm sure you're right. anyone have any of those?

 

[British Slave]

You are looking for "torque rods". IIRC LMC has one of them, but not both. I have one, don't remember which side and it is available.

 

[mudboggink5]

I have a set.

 

[kis2]

Thanks for the info British Slave

MudbogginK5, could you post or PM me pictures please?

Thanks!

 

[Deuling]

I has em on mine, but you cant has em

 

[kis2]

got 'em. thanks for the help all!