1984 f-250 tailgate question

[mankypro]

Well I'm getting around to replacing the tailgate and I'm wondering is the bolts that hold the hinge are true allen head bolts? Or are they the type with the little notches? Reason I ask is my 7/32's allen keeps slipping anyone?

 

[riotwarrior]

Try a Torx bit as those are the correct one if I recall.....pulled one not long ago at the wreckers....Oh ya...sometimes..if an allen key slips you can POUND a torx into the fastener and it becomes an easy out...though with tailgate bolts it's not likely going to work as those are probably quite rusted into place!