The "pins" welded to the bed side are shot. Bushings were gone when I got the pickup 15 years ago and didn't know it was supposed to have any. All these years later the "pins" are really worn and I've not found a source for replacements.

Does anyone know of a source or a good start to fabricate new ones. I've found sources for the pieces that bolt to the tailgate and the bushings. Been putting this repair off for several years, but need to get it done.

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