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tailgate latches/chains

Discussion in 'Jeep Trailer Tech' started by MOP, Aug 28, 2005.

  1. MOP

    MOP Active Member

    I would appreciate it if people could post pics showing how their tailgates are attached. I am trying to think of some simple (and clean) way to have the latch and chains as part of the same mechanism. I haven't been able to find a good close-up of the original bantam set-up either.

    I like these cables, but I am not a big fan of the sliding bolt latches:

    http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18108
     
    MOP, Aug 28, 2005
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  2. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    You've probably looked at these..but just in case...

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    Sometimes I run w/o chains as they bounce around quite a bit. I also pull them for storage and leave just the clips on. FWIW this setup looked original, used with "S" hooks on the chains.
     
    Boyink, Aug 28, 2005
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  3. MOP

    MOP Active Member

    You're right...I peeked at those on your page. Where do both ends of the chains attach?
     
    MOP, Aug 28, 2005
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  4. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    There's a stainless eyebolt just out of view - one end of the chain attaches there, the other to the caribeaner. AFAIK originally they just welded one end of the chain on originally...
     
    Boyink, Aug 28, 2005
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  5. jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    gonna go check my chains.....
     
    jpflat2a, Aug 28, 2005
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  6. jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    pics of mine
    the top link is welded to the inside
    chain looks factory to me
    S hook secures gate to body
     
    jpflat2a, Aug 28, 2005
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  7. MOP

    MOP Active Member

    Thanks Jim,

    I had actually noticed ground-off nubs on the side where your chains attach to the skirts. Your pic expalins it all. My s-hook holes do not line up perfectly due to some tailgate warpage, but I like the simplicity of the orginal design, so I guess I will keep bending and trying to get the holes to line up better.
     
    MOP, Aug 28, 2005
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