On my 2012, I replaced that bushing three times before I bought the CNC machined aluminum from a member here.

For my own understanding, the Gen 2 Titan uses the same tailgate bushing as the Gen 1 trucks?

 

On my 2012, I replaced that bushing twice before I bought the CNC machined aluminum from a member here.

For my own understanding, the Gen 2 Titan uses the same tailgate bushing as the Gen 1 trucks?

My bed mat was from my first gen, floor mats fit etc, I imagine they change nothing they don’t have to, everything I’ve tried fits exactly the same.
I didn’t see the bushing online as a stand alone Nissan part, the hinge was part of the kit.

Clint

 

If Nissan never redesigned that bushing for Gen 2 tailgates, they must have made a small fortune 2004-2015 in making new, just as fragile, plastic replacements.

Thanks for the Amazon link, I'll do as I did with the aluminum one, and get one to have on hand.

 

I think Nissan did redesign that bushing. I bought one of those aluminum tailgate bushings for our Titans (bought it elsewhere). And when I started removing everything, I saw my existing bushing is already metal and painted the same color as my Titan (color code: RAY, Deep Blue Pearl). So maybe I got lucky with mine, or maybe the Nissan did figure this design out. I'm not sure as well. I didn't realize the bushing was being sold intentionally for the 1st gens.

 

@Clint how hard (or easy) was it to replace the bushing? Did you have to take the entire tailgate off? I just commented on another thread regarding this topic as well.

 

I put bath towels on top of my bumper, my son lifted the drivers side out of the cup and rested the gate down, I moved the gate to the left, removed the broken plastic, put the aluminum piece on the right hinge and he put the left side back in place. I left everything connected and it was done in about 1-2 minutes if that. The gate once again will stay balanced when first just opened and easily closes with a couple of fingers.

Clint

 

What year is your Titan? I was working on installing my aluminum bushing. I removed the tailgate, and saw my bushing was already metal. Painted the same color as my Titan. I'm wondering if factory fixed the bushing issue with my year/model. That's why I'm asking what year yours is.

 

Mine is a 2020

Clint

 

Yep! I bought and installed the same one from Amazon a few weeks ago. Works great lol.

 

Did you have to pull hard to get your old bushing off? I’m having the hardest time getting mine to budge. I’ve gone through so many jars of elbow grease.

 

I bought a replacement bushing from the OG guy that was making them and got banned. Anyways, it's been 2 years ago, still works flawlessly and was money well spent regardless where you purchased it from.

 

Do you mean Dudelittle?

 

I also have this on my tailgate since new four years ago. https://a.co/d/a2pMn4u

Clint

 

This is great. Thanks for spending my money Clint.

 

Yes.. thank you.

 

Doesn't the warranty cover if bushing breaks?

 

Yes I’m sure but after the 5yr/100,000 miles you’re SOL. I’m almost to the mileage so figured I would do the aluminum bushing and put it to bed for good. The warranty isn’t forever.

 

I bought one of these AUTOVIC ones back in June and It wouldn't even come close to fitting. Inner hole was too small, and the outer dimensions were too big. I work in a shop, so I just made my own

 

I bought one of these AUTOVIC ones back in June and It wouldn't even come close to fitting. Inner hole was too small, and the outer dimensions were too big. I work in a shop, so I just made my own View attachment 579990
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That’s I retesting that your ad says same day prime and mine had to be made in china and it said a 2-3 week wait. Mine fit perfectly and the side wall is thicker than the one you made.

Clint

 

accessory anchor is where I got mine.
Nissan Titan Tailgate Hinge Bushing – Accessory Anchor LLC

 

Very nice, I would have preferred supporting him than sending money to China👍🏼
Thanks for finding and posting this.

 

Just ordered one from Accessory Anchor. Thanks for the post.

Can play warranty games with a plastic replacement, or just carry this along in the glove box and use it when the factory bushing fails. Gotta love a permanent fix.

 

Huh? Nobody would ever think to notice if you changed yours prior to a failure.

Clint

 

Good idea to have one around apparently.....so I ordered one. Plastic will self destruct at some point.

 

I got mine from the OG I guess. January this year. theassistfix@yahoo.com He says same part between gen 1 & gen 2. Mine is a 2018. Asscessory Anchor is quite a lot cheaper though.

 

The seller on the titan Facebook group is only charging $15 ea. free shipping.

 

My goodness I’m having the same problem as @2017TitanPlatinumReserve trying to remove the factory plastic bushing. Couldn’t get that piece to nudge one bit. I was also holding the tailgate upwards at the same time while trying to pry it off since I didn’t want to disconnect any of the wires. Might try again at a later date or just leave it as is til it fails to change it out.

 

right?? Isn’t it crazy how tight/hard that thing is in there? I even unwired everything and fully removed the tailgate. That gave me all the work space I needed, plus some. I’ve pryed and pulled and STILL couldn’t get it out. I guess that’s a good thing though, right? I’m all out of elbow grease. Will try again next time and will capture pictures. good luck @MrCann

 

Had same problem. Replaced with an aluminum one, but the hinge mechanism behind the taillight is so stiff I have to push the tailgate down and fight it back up. So I will be replacing the hinge today and hope the gas shock is still good. Has anyone tried to lubricate the hinge mechanism vs replacing?

 

Can’t you lube the hinge?

Clint

 

****. Plastic into steel hole. That could give you a nightmare.

 

What type of the black base? Plastic, steel, or wood?

 

If tailgate breaks off or falls off due to the non factory bushing, there is no guarantee the warranty would cover it.

There are good examples about their denied warranty for their GR Corolla. There have been rumors that their engines were modified before.

https://www.motor1.com/news/729265/toyota-gr-corolla-warranty-claims-weird-reasons/

 

If your tailgate bushing failed under warranty, you would not need to be looking for an aftermarket replacement, would you

 

Nope, and they of course replace the failed one with another which will fails, and another, and another if you keep your truck for a few years.

Been there, done that on the '12 Pro4X.

 

Take a look at 1:30. The hinge is metal which is more strengthened than the plastic one.

 

Instead of removing the wire harness I used my carpet covered saw horses to lay the tailgate on while changing the hinge. Picture shows the sawhorses. Once I removed the tailgate from the hinge, I just pushed the sawhorses up to the bumper and laid the tailgate down on the sawhorses. Worked like a charm and I didn't have to bother my wife for help.