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Thread: Tailgate cable upgrade

  1. #1
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    Default Tailgate cable upgrade

    I hit the bone yard on saturday in search of the old metal straps on the tailgate. I found about 6 pairs. I bought the whole gate for $10 as it was rusted on the bottom edge. Took all of 1 hr to swap all the parts over. Very easy and I suggest having the old gate to get all the parts. There were 2 rubber stops on the old gate my 98 didn't have on it and had to drill 2 small holes.
    I always had a concern as I drove my KX up the ramp into the truck or the quads, no more.

    There are more there if anyone wants a set let me know and I will get the parts and mail them to you.
    1998 6.5 2500 4X4 dynatrac pro 60, ARB, 35"BFG's
    06 D Max Express 5"MBRP EFI live

  2. #2
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    I really miss the metal straps myself. Can the cables be so much less expensive to make that they went to them instead of the straps? They sure don't last as long, that's for sure.
    Phil

    '90 Jeep Wrangler, 4.2l, AX15, Dana 30 & 35 with 3.07s (for now!) 4" Rough Country lift, 33x10.5x15 BFG KM2s

    '91 F350 XLT Lariat crew cab, 2WD SRW, 7.3l IDI, ZF S5-42, 3.55 LSD.

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    Default VR Straps

    This is what I replaced my cables with:
    Eric Merchant has them. They are Sweeeeet.
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    I usually answer to Todd
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    2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 DRW - 6.6L LLY/Allison 5 Speed | LT | EC | LB |
    2006 Tow Mirrors, 2006 Silverado SRW Tail Lights.

    1989 GMC C7000 TopKick Pickup Truck - 3208T Caterpillar/Eaton-Fuller 6 Speed
    Sierra Classic Interior, 1987 Dually Bed.
    Custom Built by Mike Powell

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