Tailgate issues

[someotherguy]

Yeah.. just because it was that way when you got it, and it worked for a while, doesn't make it correct. They are definitely installed incorrectly, and are beat-up. The pics and info everyone has provided show you how they -should- be.

Richard

 

[Deuce95]

Swapped them around, now I have a new problem. They catch so good I just about can't get the passenger loose.... Not enough travel on the latc, it will clear if I put some pressure on the tailgate twords the driver's side

 

[Caman96]

Cause they all deformed. They are about 10 bucks on RA.

 

[Deuce95]

I did straighten them some ill get some new ones for sure but hopefully that's better rather be hard to open than it be falling open on its own

 

[Deuce95]

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After the swap. Did a little more tweaking with the hammer on the passenger side, working much better hopefully it'll work until I get some new ones. Appreciate the information.

 

[Caman96]

The mounting bolts need to be swapped. Tell me you can’t see that?

 

[someotherguy]

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After the swap. Did a little more tweaking with the hammer on the passenger side, working much better hopefully it'll work until I get some new ones. Appreciate the information.

The bolts are still in the wrong places but it may not matter that much; I've never swapped them backwards like that myself. The bolts you have in the upper position are meant to be in the lower spot; the round head and the slot is for the cable to slip over and hook on. Give it a shot - if nothing else, it should help the cables move easier throughout the swing of the tailgate.

Richard

 

[Deuce95]

The lower bolts are slotted to fit them as well.

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[someotherguy]

The lower bolts are slotted to fit them as well.

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Interesting.. those are weird. Have only ever noticed the round-headed torx for the other bolt, like the other's pictures.

Richard

 

[Erik the Awful]

A previous owner of your truck went out of their way to do it wrong.