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04-06-2011, 09:06 PM
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Tailgate handle keeps breaking
Like the title says, i keep breaking my tailgate handle. I am sure there is some kind of adjustment that can be made, I just don't know where to make it. It always seems the passenger side latch sticks like crazy. This is the third handle I have had to install. Is there a stronger perhaps metal handle I can upgrade to?
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04-06-2011, 09:15 PM
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Re: Tailgate handle keeps breaking
Yes any 1993-1998 Metal handle will bolt right on. you can junk yard it or order a new one. choice of black or chrome.
remove that panel and lube all the parts even the striker at the ends of the gate. make sure you have it adjusted right you said its hanging up that threaded rod inside will adjust it in or out when opening.
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04-06-2011, 10:24 PM
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Re: Tailgate handle keeps breaking
Sounds like Redneckstone gotcha covered
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04-07-2011, 03:48 AM
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Re: Tailgate handle keeps breaking
thanks guys! ill let you know how it goes.
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04-07-2011, 07:18 AM
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Re: Tailgate handle keeps breaking
How do i take my tail gate apart? It wont open up, I have to use a tool to open because when i pull the handle all the way my latches don't close up all the way so it wont open. Any ideas? Thanks
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04-07-2011, 12:58 PM
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Re: Tailgate handle keeps breaking
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Originally Posted by joshyddog
How do i take my tail gate apart? It wont open up, I have to use a tool to open because when i pull the handle all the way my latches don't close up all the way so it wont open. Any ideas? Thanks
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remove that panel on the inside of the tail gate its held on with i think 8 torq bolts. from there you will see the rods that move the strikers and you can pull them by hand to open the tail gate. from there you can drop it adjust it to work correctly
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33x13.50 Toyo M/T, 15x10, Body Lift, Rebuilt OHV, JBA headers, Hurst shifter, Warn VR10000-s, Class 1 bars, Belltech Shackles, Mustang GT rear disc, Level II hooks, Modded rear hitch, Custom front hitch, Level II Blue seats and black console, Explorer IRS rear cover, Extang fulltilt, Leer Cap Yakima Roof Rack, Cobra 29 with firestik stake mount, Scangauge II
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