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Old 09-23-2011, 07:25 PM   #2
JimKshortstep4x4
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Re: Changing the tailgate straps to cables

I would be afraid to change to cables for fear they would break. In this area breakage is fairly common and a lot of the junk yards will not sell used ones, (they keep new cables on hand).

Jim
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