The 47-53 hooks are not the same as the 54 hooks
Non of the photos above are the correct hook for the tailgate they are on
The photos all appear to be 54 hooks or newer
The 47-53 hooks have a 3d twist shape in them
They cannot lay flat

There are photos in previous threads about the shapes of the hooks and examples of correct shape and deformed shape side by side
The hooks weren’t the best design because just the slamming force of the tailgate can deform them
Many parts websites don’t know the difference between the different year hooks so their photos aren’t a great source for authenticity
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Added a photo of supposedly original correct shape 47-53 tailgate chains
Notice they are not as closed and the hook and loops are not in a flat plane
These are not my chains the photo is from a previous discussion
This topic has been done a few times before in the forums
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Last edited by 2ManyTrucks; 02/27/2023 5:09 AM. Reason: Photo