1009 new tailgate regulator

[ranchhopper]

Just got my new regulator today my old one worked perfect until I put new weatherstripping in the window channel. A friend told me about this parts place (thanks Chuck) that sold these regulators $154.00 including shipping still in the GM packaging looks like I will have to install it tomorrow after work.

 

[kipman]

I like that, good Idea, if only it came with a new GM clutch.

 

[camoyj7]

Just got my new regulator today my old one worked perfect until I put new weatherstripping in the window channel. A friend told me about this parts place (thanks Chuck) that sold these regulators $154.00 including shipping still in the GM packaging looks like I will have to install it tomorrow after work.

Why wait do it right now!

 

[ryan77]

Got mine from gm parts direct same price just came today!

 

[ryan77]

I'm thinking of casting a clutch in brass using my lead furnace to melt the brass I just have to make a sand mold some how! Those pot metal ones they sell are junk.

 

[ranchhopper]

Everything else in the tailgate clutch, crank, pawl is still in working order.

 

[ranchhopper]

Why wait do it right now!

Im getting to old to be in a hurry anymore I just got in after handsplitting a large pile of firewood its couch time now.

 

[kipman]

If you find a way to make a better clutch, I want one.

 

[ranchhopper]

I think the only way to do that is to machine one instead of the cast ones they produce now but that might be the weak link on pourpose to prevent stripping the gear in the regulator.