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How to Replace Tailgate Hinge Inserts 1998-2012 Ford Ranger
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Tools used
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Rust Penetrant
Anti-Seize Grease
Ratchet
T50 Socket
1. Removing the Tailgate Cables
Pull out on the cable tab and lift the tailgate
Slide the tailgate cable up and off
2. Removing the Tailgate
Lift up the tailgate
Slide the tailgate off the right hinge
Slide the tailgate off the left hinge
3. Removing the Tailgate Bushings
Pry the bushing out form the backside with a flat blade screwdriver
4. Installing the Tailgate Bushings
Place a little bit of grease into the tailgate slot
Press the bushing into the tailgate
5. Installing the Tailgate
Grease the hinge
Lift the tailgate cables up
Lift the tailgate up into place
Insert the tailgate into the right hinge first
Insert the tailgate into the left hinge
6. Installing the Tailgate Cables
Hook the tailgate cable into its slot
Grease the latch and tailgate mechanism
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In this video, we're going to be working on our 2001 Ford Ranger. We're going to be replacing the plastic tailgate hinge bushings. This procedure is basically the same for 1990 to 2012 Ranger. If you enjoy this repair, we've got many more videos for Ranger, as well as other vehicles. Please click subscribe. Also, check out 1AAuto.com.
Here are the items you'll need for this repair: flat blade screwdriver, T50 socket, ratchet, Phillips screwdriver, penetrating oil, and grease.
Open up your tailgate. To remove it, first you'll want to undo the tailgate cables. You can use your fingers, pull out on the tab, lift up the tailgate a little bit. Lift up the cable and off. Then for the other one, you can pry under that tab with a screwdriver and pull the tab out. Pull the cable off.
With the cables off, lift up your tailgate. Lift it off the right side first, and then slide it off the left side. Remove the tailgate.
You'll want to check the conditions of your bushings and if they're broken or missing. Take this one out, usually by a screwdriver. Pry from the back side.
Once you have the old one out, add a little bit of grease to the new one. Then pop the new one from 1AAuto right in. Around the other side, again, check this out. Pull your old one out. There's a little spacer here. Take that off. Again, little bit of grease in there on the spacer.
Before we reinstall, put some grease right on this hinge. Make sure you lift your tailgate cables up as you replace the tailgate. Slide the left side on first.
Rehook the tailgate cables.
Before you close it up, just put a little bit of grease on your latch as well as on each side. Check your mechanism. Make sure they're nice and free, and put some grease on there as well.
Thanks for tuning in. We hope this video helped you out. Next time you need parts for your car, please visit 1AAuto.com. Also check out our other helpful how-to and diagnosis videos.
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did not fit
Steven
February 13, 2017
I would not recommend, parts did not fit correctly. I tried to make it fit, but still did not work correctly.
Tailgate
James
April 27, 2018
My truck being over 20 years old was in separate need of tailgate hinge inserts. They wee here quickly and put in the same day.
Thanks
Correct parts good quality
Ted
April 30, 2018
1A has saved me a ton of money by following their well made instructional videos, ordering the correct parts and doing the work myself.
Order for parts
anthony
July 23, 2018
Excellent web site and list of parts. Easy to use, quick turn around.
Tailgate bushing
gregory
October 28, 2018
Everything installed perfect, fast delivery. Plan on purchasing from 1A again.
Works as advertised and strokes ego.
P
February 5, 2019
Fit was good (cup side was a bit tight but fit eventually) and tailgate creak and wobble disappeared. I recommend it to anyone who wants an immediately gratifying cheap fix for their truck which confers a shallow sense of accomplishment with minimal expenditure of effort.
Perfect fit!
Harold
April 13, 2019
The whole experience from watching a "how to" video to a link to the exact parts I need for the repair has made this an unusual, non-knuckle-busting repair experience. Thank you!
Monte
August 1, 2019
exact fit
Save your latches and strikers with new Tailgate Hinge Inserts!
Kevin
August 7, 2019
Must have for OBS Ford tail gates! No more slamming, banging, noisy or hard to close tail gates! Save your latches and strikers- get some of these and make it close like new again, and make it quiet!!!!
Too small
Brandiann-L
August 13, 2019
These bushings will not fit a 1998 ford ranger tailgate.
B
November 30, 2019
Just right good price
tailgate kit
S
December 11, 2019
Fit perfect on my 1990 ford f350 made tailgate fit tight again would recommend highly
Fits 1999 Ford Ranger
V
October 15, 2020
I bought these for my 1999 Ford Ranger, and they fit well, and work well. However, for my Ranger, I did not need to use the rectangular sleeve that fit over the post on the passenger side. Also, for the circular cup on the driver-side, the original piece had pitons to get inserted into the hole, but the ones sold by 1AAuto didn't have pitons. But without the pitons, they fit snug as well and there's no room to wiggle.
Perfect fit on 94 F150
Robert
October 20, 2020
These arrived quickly in the mail. In around 5 mins, with a little grease added, my tailgate is fully functional again and not slipping out of the hinges.
Love the YouTube videos too.
do not buy
Kari
October 21, 2020
the worst junk you could buy. cheap plastic garbage that is so thin it will not hold the tailgate in place to even shut it. Would do better to put plastic bottle cap on it.
Simple Fix
John
September 7, 2021
Simple fix for a twenty year old truck!
Easy Fix
Fred
October 8, 2021
Good product. Easy fix for my 1997 Ford Ranger. Did not need the rectangular pieces
Matthew
January 16, 2022
fixed the play in my tailgate like a charm
Wayne
January 20, 2022
Cheap fix
Fixed a sloppy Ranger tailgate
Dave
November 28, 2022
Works well
They fit.
James
December 13, 2022
It fits '97 Ranger fine.
Eduardo
January 9, 2023
Just as advertised.
Tail Gate Bushings for 1998 Ford Ranger
JACK
February 13, 2023
Parts were a perfect fit for my 198 Ford Ranger
Great video, part, and shipping!
Douglas
March 14, 2023
The "how to" video helped greatly and also sold the part! Going on to the next repair shortly.
Tight tailgate
Ricky
April 30, 2023
Great fitment
Fit, but broke quickly
Rodd
May 8, 2023
Unfortunately, the part broke after only a few days of use.
Tail gate repair
Douglas
May 22, 2023
Exactly what I needed to fix my truck tail gate.
1998 Dodge Ram tailgate bushing replacement
J
May 31, 2023
The whole operation took 15 minutes and was very straight forward
Jusr like new.
Howard
August 3, 2023
Just what i needed!
Fixed
Scott
November 3, 2023
This totally fixed the clunking sound I was getting in my tailgate area.
Duane
December 7, 2023
Perfect fit!
Tailgate parts
John
January 2, 2024
Just what I needed.
No more slop
Darren
February 15, 2024
Fit as expected. Replaced old wornout bushings
David
April 6, 2024
Product works great perfect fit
Mitchell
August 15, 2024
Worked great took the rattle out of the tailgate
Terry
December 14, 2024
Delivery and fitment as expected from A-1. Great!
Customer Q&A
Does this come with the properly sized bolts to install them with? I already have these hinges but need to know the bolt sizeApril 15, 2016
Sam H
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We do not have the hardware size you are requesting. Nothing else comes with the kit other than whats shown here.
April 18, 2016
Brian F
i don't have the spacer, does this kit include it for an 08 Ford ranger Fx4 ?January 20, 2024
Joseph H
10
The rectangle shaped piece didnt fit in my Ford
January 20, 2024
Bernie B
i don't have the spacer, does this kit include it for an 08 Ford ranger Fx4 ?January 20, 2024
Joseph H
10
No, I used the ones from the tail gate.
January 21, 2024
Debra M
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