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Description
These Apicella Designs trunnions take the place of the tailgate trunnions on a 1947–1953 Chevrolet or GMC pickup and carry the taillights inside them. The tailgate pivot and the rear lighting become one part, so the stock taillights come off the truck and the back end cleans right up.
Features
- Billet aluminum, 100% machined in the USA.
- Left and right billet taillight housings with Delrin tailgate trunnion mounts.
- Delrin trunnions keep the tailgate action smooth and quiet.
- Fully sealed LED lights and lens.
- Bolt-on replacement for the stock trunnions.
- Sold as a set of two.
Truck compatibility and specs
Fits these trucks
1947–1953
Not sure this is the right part for your truck? Send us your year, make and model and we will confirm the fit before you order. Not sure what year your truck is? Decode its VIN.
Specifications
- Part number
- AP4753BTGTLT
- Material
- Billet Aluminum
- Interior / Exterior
- Exterior
- Brand
- Apicella Designs
- Weight
- 1.4 kg
Fits alongside
Most often bought with this part:
Installation
This is a bolt-on replacement. The trunnions go on where the originals came off, so the tailgate mounts and the taillights are handled in one pass.
Reviews
Billet Tailgate / Tail Light Trunnions - 1947-53 GMC Chevy Truck
Common questions
Is trimming or drilling needed?
On the latch kits, yes. Expect to trim the tailgate itself, drill one hole in the tailgate jamb for the supplied rivnut and one in the bedside jamb for the striker mount. Templates are included in the kit and the installation template is also published as a PDF on the product page.
Do I reuse any factory hardware?
On the latch kits the factory latch hardware is still required alongside the additional hardware supplied. Everything else - latches, latch mounts, bed bracket and cable mounts, cables - is in the kit.
Will this fix a gate that will not close square?
A worn latch mechanism is the usual cause and the kit replaces it, but a sagging gate is normally the trunnions or hinges rather than the latch. If the gate drops at one end when it is closed, start with the trunnion and hinge kit for your year.
How do I know it fits my truck?
This part is listed for 1947–1953 Chevy and GMC 3100, 3600 and 3800. The full year, make and model list is in the Truck Compatibility tab on this page. If your truck has been modified, or you are between two of the year ranges we list, send us the year, make and model and we will confirm the fit before you order rather than after.
How long before it ships?
It is a stock item and leaves our warehouse in 1-3 business days. Transit after that is typically 2-5 business days in the United States. Larger orders can arrive in more than one box on different days.
What if it is not right for the truck?
You have 30 days from delivery to return it by mail. Return shipping is on you, and the part needs to come back uninstalled and unmodified - once a part has been trimmed or welded it cannot go back. Made-to-order items are final sale. The full terms are on our returns page.
Still not sure? Contact us before you order.
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