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Old 05-26-2016, 10:53 AM   #1
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LMC tailgate stainless link arms

Anybody ever use these? The only place I have found them is Mar-k and LMC. The ones from LMC are about half the cost. Has anyone had any experience with the ones from LMC? I know the mar-k parts will be of good quality, just not sure if it's worth sacrificing quality to save a few bucks on the LMC ones!


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Old 05-26-2016, 11:04 AM   #2
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Re: LMC tailgate stainless link arms

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Anybody ever use these? The only place I have found them is Mar-k and LMC. The ones from LMC are about half the cost. Has anyone had any experience with the ones from LMC? I know the mar-k parts will be of good quality, just not sure if it's worth sacrificing quality to save a few bucks on the LMC ones!


http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=29

I would get the ones from mar-k. The mar-k ones are also made in Oklahoma City.
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Old 05-26-2016, 12:33 PM   #3
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Re: LMC tailgate stainless link arms

I'm leaning that way, just wanted to see if the LMC ones were worth saving about $60 lol
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Old 06-07-2016, 09:30 AM   #4
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Re: LMC tailgate stainless link arms

I recently ordered some stuff from Orange County Truck Shop. They also have the lower priced arms. I went ahead and bought some. Look really nice! I won't be able to install them for a week or two. Will post back on fit and function.
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Old 06-07-2016, 11:17 AM   #5
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Re: LMC tailgate stainless link arms

My truck has a brand new repop imported tailgate. The previous owner installed it and had it painted. The part has several issues. The sides are bowed in about 1/4". The spot welds along the bottom are separated for about 16", and the whole gate is twisted. I discovered Mar-k was manufacturing new tailgates and stainless steel straps and hardware right here in the US. I ordered a new gate and hardware which is top quality.
If you value having a source like Mar-K that does it right, send them some business.
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Old 06-07-2016, 03:51 PM   #6
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Re: LMC tailgate stainless link arms

I will probably end up going with mar k. At the moment i decided to stop, put my money into some more important stjff. I have a really nice pair of originals i will paint and put on until i grt the rest of the truck done. Just spent all my extra cash on pieces for my exhaust system
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