We installed hidden tailgate latches on a 1956 Ford F-100 to get rid of the chains used by Ford on these tailgates, giving our tailgate a cleaner appearance!

Hidden tailgate latch/link essentials (R-L): urethane hinge bushings, stainless spring-loaded latches, and polished links, all available from Brothers Trucks. (The new 1954-72 stepside tailgate is ...

Hidden Rotary Latch And Link Kits For '53-87 Ford Trucks - New Life For An Old Gate. Hidden Rotary Latch And Link Kits For '53-87 Ford Trucks. HOT ROD Staff Writer Mar 28, 2011. See All 28 Photos.