SUPPORT CENTER REAR TAILGATE DODGE
Centre tailgate support bracket
Central mounting
Central support bracket for the tailgate of Dodge WC-series trucks. This bracket supports the centre of the tailgate and prevents sagging and damage under load. Essential component for the structural integrity of the cargo bed.
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Material Steel |
Finish Untreated |
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Mounting Centre tailgate |
Type Support bracket |
Features
- Central support function for tailgate
- Prevents sagging under load
- Original specifications
- For military cargo trucks
- Robust construction
★ Reproduction to original specifications for authentic restorations of WWII military vehicles.
Application
Suitable for Dodge WC-series trucks with cargo bed and tailgate. Fits both 4x4 variants (such as WC-51, WC-52) and 6x6 variants (WC-62, WC-63). The tailgate of these vehicles featured a wooden floor with metal support structure for which this central bracket was essential for load bearing.
Installation notes
Mount the bracket centrally to the underside of the tailgate. Use the original mounting points and correct bolt/nut combination. Check that the bracket fits properly before tightening fully. When mounting on wooden tailgate: use large washers to prevent wood damage.
Compatibility
Fits Dodge WC trucks with standard cargo bed and tailgate. Different variants (early/late production, 4x4/6x6) may have slight differences in mounting points — always check the original configuration of your vehicle. Not suitable for derivative variants with modified cargo area such as ambulances (WC-54, WC-64) or panel wagons.
Historical context
The Dodge WC-series was produced from 1940 to 1945 and, together with the Jeep, formed the backbone of the American light military vehicle fleet. The tailgate with central support was standard on the cargo/troop carriers and was deployed worldwide.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Dodge | |
| Alle Dodge WC / M-serie | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)
