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05-27-2006, 02:09 AM
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Lurky lurky
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Maryville, TN
Posts: 553
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Removing Tailgate latch
My tailgate latch is binding, so the gate won't stay up. I want to take it off, but the screws are refusing, I have tried the biggest screwdriver in my box, an electric drill, a pneumatic drill, basically everything short of stripping the freakin' thing. I guess after 3-4 paint jobs it's just stubborn. Any advise or ideas?
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05-27-2006, 02:15 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR
Posts: 5,415
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Re: Removing Tailgate latch
You can drill them out.We've had to do that at times. Also you may try one of those impact screw drivers. it works sometimes
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05-27-2006, 09:03 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Pleasanton, TX
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Re: Removing Tailgate latch
pick the screw driver that gets the best bite on the screw and has a good solid handle. Put it on the screw, push down and turn slightly to the left, then give it a couple good licks with a hammer, not hard enough to bend the sheet metal of course. Poor mans version of impact screw driver, its been known to work.
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05-27-2006, 09:48 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: The TAX State!
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Re: Removing Tailgate latch
You could try leaving the gate down and soaked in penetrating oil first all day. Might help.
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05-27-2006, 09:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA
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Re: Removing Tailgate latch
PB BLASTER then impact screwdriver
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05-27-2006, 10:33 AM
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what happened to flint mi
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: san diego
Posts: 437
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Re: Removing Tailgate latch
i used an impact screwdriver , knocked em rite off , took all of 30 seconds for all three
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05-27-2006, 10:41 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Knoxville Tenn.
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Re: Removing Tailgate latch
Take an old screw driver that fits tight. Cut the end of it off. Weld it to an old socket. Take your air impact (you do have one don't you) and go forward first . Then remove them. Works "most" of the time.
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