Dorman - HELP Tailgate Hinge Bushing P/N:38709
Firm up a sagging, rattling tailgate with the Dorman - HELP Tailgate Hinge Bushing Kit (P/N 38641). This kit renews the worn pivot bushings at the tailgate hinges, taking up the play that lets a gate drop, bind, or clatter over bumps. It's a direct-fit replacement for a long list of trucks, including the 1996-2001 Dodge Ram 1500, 1996-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500, 1987-2014 Ford F-150, 1993-2011 Ford Ranger, and 2007-2008 and 2010-2014 Lincoln Mark LT — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full application list.
If worn or fatigued original hinge bushings are the cause of your loose, drooping tailgate, this kit replaces them.
Interchange: 55274936AC · 55274936AE · E7TZ99430B22A · F6TZ99430B23AA
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does this kit include?
It supplies the left and right tailgate hinge insert bushings for both the bed side and the gate side, covering the driver and passenger hinge positions.
What problem do worn tailgate hinge bushings cause?
As the bushings fatigue, the tailgate can develop play — signs include a sagging or drooping gate, binding when opening, and rattling or clunking over bumps.
Will this fit my truck?
It's a direct-fit replacement for many Dodge Ram, Ford F-Series, Ranger, Explorer Sport Trac, Lobo and Lincoln Mark LT models. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for the full year-and-model list.
Does it fit both hinge sides?
Yes. The kit includes bushings for the left and right hinges and for both the bed-side and gate-side halves, so it serves the complete tailgate hinge set.
What numbers does this bushing kit interchange with?
It cross-references 55274936AC, 55274936AE, E7TZ99430B22A, and F6TZ99430B23AA.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.