Tailgate Ideas

[Hyp3rDeath101]

I need some ideas on what modifications I should do to my tailgate setup. I know all of the hardware needs replacement, since the cables and latch mechanisms have seen better days. Open to pretty much any idea, like gas struts or different latch setups.

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[Caman96]

My idea would be to just fix what’s needed. It’s the simplicity of these trucks that I like.

 

[fancyTBI]

Disassemble everything inside the tailgate, inspect any clips and rods. Clean them, re-lube them with white lithium grease, reassemble, use like it was intended.

 

[1998_K1500_Sub]

My idea would be to just fix what’s needed. It’s the simplicity of these trucks that I like.

^^^ Ditto

I think one can still find the GM cables if they look around, and there are likely 3rd-party cables to be found.

I just replaced the cables on my 1995 S10 this past Friday.

I bought the GM replacement cables for it about, oh... seven years ago. It's needed new cables since 2001.

These things can take time.

 

[Caman96]

…but if you really want to spend some money and like you said “all the parts need replacement”, this is the one part I’d get. The aftermarket ones are garbage.

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It’s discontinued.

 

[someotherguy]

Disassemble everything inside the tailgate, inspect any clips and rods. Clean them, re-lube them with white lithium grease, reassemble, use like it was intended.

*with new cables.

Richard

 

[Erik the Awful]

I'd find a set of early arms instead of the cables. Be sure and put a hose clamp around the right side tailgate pocket so nobody can just walk off with your tailgate.

 

[Hyp3rDeath101]

I'm thinking about getting a tailgate gas strut for my truck, as well as maybe installing a different tailgate latch design. Someone I know has a 2005 Chevy Silverado that seems to close with ease, instead of having to brute force the tailgate closed, like mine. Also found the 2007-13 generation Chevy tailgate latch design to be a potential candidate.

 

[Caman96]

How are either of those going to bolt into this opening? Struts, idk, I’ve had them in trucks and maybe I’m just impatient, but I always hated having to wait for the damn thing to open at its own pace.

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[fancyTBI]

You’re making it harder than it needs to be.

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