Tailgate rod

[Gladrich]

I have been having a problem with the tailgate on my 2013 Ram 1500 tradesman. It started moving to the left when looking from the back of the truck and became hard to open. I found that the bushing on the lower right of the tailgate rod was becoming worn. I replaced it and all was well. Now it is happening again but the bushing looks fine. I took the rod out and noticed that the other end of the rod is getting worn. I have been trying to find a part number for the rod but the only part numbers I found are for the rods that have to do with the locking mechanism. If you could help me with the part number I need it would be great. It is the rod at the bottom of the tailgate. THANKS!

 

[crazykid1994]

Tailgate hinge? Any picture of this “rod” as I’m not entirely sure what you are talking about

 

[averageguy]

I would think its the rod inside the tailgate that goes from the handle to latch.

 

[Gladrich]

Yes it is the hinge. It goes inside the tailgate at the bottom, it goes all they way across. The tailgate pivots on this rod. I do not have a picture though.

 

[crazykid1994]

Yes it is the hinge. It goes inside the tailgate at the bottom, it goes all they way across. The tailgate pivots on this rod. I do not have a picture though.

I don’t know anything about it going all the way through. That would be news to me. Usually it’s just 2 pins on either end with a cup that it sits in

 

[circuitguy]

The torsion rod at the bottom of the tailgate is not replaceable, you would need to get a new or used replacement tailgate.

 

[Gladrich]

The torsion rod at the bottom of the tailgate is not replaceable, you would need to get a new or used replacement tailgate.

Thank you for the reply.