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End support replacement question

rstickley

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Has anyone replaced the rear support/tailgate mounting on their body? I've tried looking for some guidance or hints and can't seem to find anything.
 

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Randyzzz

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I’ve been lucky, so no. But that doesn’t look like a lot of fun…might it be easier just to use parts of the new support to fix the old support? From your pic the exterior looks pretty good so I’m guessing the damage is underneath?
 

certifiablejeep

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There have a been a few of these threads... just search...

One of the 8s I have done.

A 7 for reference... same concept...

cb
 

barrys

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23 years ago I had a piece bent to replace the beat part on my first 1. The piece is still in my garage somewhere. I had a local steel supplier bend one from heavy gauge metal. I don't remember that part being available back then with the internet not being what it is today, it might have been. Never got farther than the piece being bent.
 

certifiablejeep

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The classic stuff is really nice and fits up good... I used them on all replacements I have done and never had an issue.

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rstickley

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I’ve been lucky, so no. But that doesn’t look like a lot of fun…might it be easier just to use parts of the new support to fix the old support? From your pic the exterior looks pretty good so I’m guessing the damage is underneath?
Yes. The majority of the support on the backside is toasted. This is not gonna be fun. Well, I guess it kinda will be or we wouldn't do this kinda stuff!
 
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