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HeavyHauler · 07-10-2020, 12:26 AM

On my 1968 Chevy C10 SWB fleetside I think my tail gate link assemblies are rattling around making noise when ever I drive on rough road or hit a bump. Is there some sort of rubber bumper or something that could be worn or missing on my tailgate that would cause then to move around and make noise? I can shake my bed back and forth and can hear one or both of them making noises while the tail gate is up in the closed position.

**Richard** · 07-10-2020, 02:40 AM

Check the rubber stops on the bed. If tailgate has no play. Tweaking the control rods to make them shorter and tighten up with a pair of vice grips or pliers can help as well as sliding piece of vinyl or rubber tubing over the rod. Had to deal with door rattles in my earlier car stereo installation days.

sick472 · 07-10-2020, 09:04 AM

There are supposed to be two rubber bumpers at the tailgate (both sides for 4 total) to keep it from rattling. A round one for the tailgate and a screw-on square one that goes with the link assemblies. There are also square ones on the control rods inside the tailgate. See below...

**FirstOwner69** · 07-10-2020, 09:56 AM

As stated above.

HeavyHauler · 07-10-2020, 11:41 PM

i will check tomorrow to see if I have any of those bump stops and will report back.

Hutch · 07-11-2020, 02:23 AM

This is a cheap fix that works for me

**Richard** · 07-11-2020, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sick472

There are supposed to be two rubber bumpers at the tailgate (both sides for 4 total) to keep it from rattling. A round one for the tailgate and a screw-on square one that goes with the link assemblies. There are also square ones on the control rods inside the tailgate. See below...

Did not know about the rubber deadening blocks on the control rods. They were not on mine when the gate was disassembled. Do not recall seeing them in my last 72 gate either.

HeavyHauler · 07-15-2020, 01:14 PM

I am missing both the rubber bumpers on the driver side. I will get some new ones and also replace the passenger side.

saxart · 07-15-2020, 04:26 PM

My truck used to to this also, but when I replaced the original (worn out) front and rear coil springs, it went away. That's even with using the RockAuto "heavy duty" springs all around.

Something to think about if your suspension is old...

07-10-2020, 12:26 AM	#1
HeavyHauler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 373	Tail gate link assemblies making noises going over bumps On my 1968 Chevy C10 SWB fleetside I think my tail gate link assemblies are rattling around making noise when ever I drive on rough road or hit a bump. Is there some sort of rubber bumper or something that could be worn or missing on my tailgate that would cause then to move around and make noise? I can shake my bed back and forth and can hear one or both of them making noises while the tail gate is up in the closed position.

07-10-2020, 02:40 AM	#2
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,696	Re: Tail gate link assemblies making noises going over bumps Check the rubber stops on the bed. If tailgate has no play. Tweaking the control rods to make them shorter and tighten up with a pair of vice grips or pliers can help as well as sliding piece of vinyl or rubber tubing over the rod. Had to deal with door rattles in my earlier car stereo installation days. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

07-10-2020, 09:04 AM	#3
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,130	Re: Tail gate link assemblies making noises going over bumps There are supposed to be two rubber bumpers at the tailgate (both sides for 4 total) to keep it from rattling. A round one for the tailgate and a screw-on square one that goes with the link assemblies. There are also square ones on the control rods inside the tailgate. See below... Attached Images __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

07-10-2020, 09:56 AM	#4
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,839	Re: Tail gate link assemblies making noises going over bumps As stated above. Attached Images __________________ Jim

07-10-2020, 11:41 PM	#5
HeavyHauler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 373	Re: Tail gate link assemblies making noises going over bumps i will check tomorrow to see if I have any of those bump stops and will report back.

07-11-2020, 02:23 AM	#6
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,140	Re: Tail gate link assemblies making noises going over bumps This is a cheap fix that works for me Attached Images __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

07-15-2020, 01:14 PM	#8
HeavyHauler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 373	Re: Tail gate link assemblies making noises going over bumps I am missing both the rubber bumpers on the driver side. I will get some new ones and also replace the passenger side.

07-15-2020, 04:26 PM	#9
saxart Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: St. Croix River Valley, WI Posts: 795	Re: Tail gate link assemblies making noises going over bumps My truck used to to this also, but when I replaced the original (worn out) front and rear coil springs, it went away. That's even with using the RockAuto "heavy duty" springs all around. Something to think about if your suspension is old... __________________ Meet "Old Roy": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707801



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