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Tailgate Replacement (Bushing)

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My tailgate is hard to operate. I've discovered there's a damaged bushing on the left (driver's) side. Aftermarket only shows right side bushings.

A dealership just told me this isn't serviceable and I need to replace the entire tailgate. Is this right?
 
It can be repaired i would never just change the whole tailgate thats stupid. Any machine shop could make you a new bushing for cheap and it will likely outlast the truck if made with something like UHMW
 
Yeah, I just can't believe this isn't a serviceable part. Wondering if I'm missing something.
 
No it looks like they were just that foolish. Back in the day the hinge parts bolted on now they are welded
 
Freddy the Filosopher said:
My tailgate is hard to operate. I've discovered there's a damaged bushing on the left (driver's) side. Aftermarket only shows right side bushings.

A dealership just told me this isn't serviceable and I need to replace the entire tailgate. Is this right?
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If it’s the bushing I believe you are talking about, it’s part of the counterbalance rod that runs through the bottom of the tailgate, part # 55372744AC.
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Jimmy07 said:
If it’s the bushing I believe you are talking about, it’s part of the counterbalance rod that runs through the bottom of the tailgate, part # 55372744AC.
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Thanks for that.

This part doesn't show up on the factory schematics / parts list, although it does show up on some other websites.

I went to the local dealership and confirmed they no longer make/sell this part and recommend a new tailgate.

Bastards.

Thanks to you I know the part exists and how to get one. :)
 
Well, here's an update - Every time I've tried to order the part I've been told it's no longer in production and cannot be found in stock anywhere.

Anybody have a go-to parts site that you'd recommend? Or a breaker yard who will have a busted tailgate they'll be willing to extract the part from?
 
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