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06-11-2010, 03:26 PM
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Replacing tail gate straps with cables?
A while back I found a couple of threads on here to remove the noisy tail gate straps and replace them with more modern cables. I thought I had bookmarked the threads, but I guess I did not and now I can't seem to find them. Anyone have a link to a good write up or two? I know one guy used Dakota cables, and another one used S-10. Any help is appreciated.
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06-13-2010, 10:01 PM
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Location: Sandersville, GA
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Re: Replacing tail gate straps with cables?
I don't remember the threads but a couple of years ago I replaced mine. The bed is a 90 sportside. I googled tailgate cables and found one by length of the cable. Sorry, I don't remember the supplier. I think it was for an S 10. Ground off the old mounting stud on the tailgate latch and reinstalled the new ones with a bolt, nut, and washer. See pics. Hope this helps.
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06-13-2010, 10:29 PM
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Re: Replacing tail gate straps with cables?
Thanks for the reply. I found the thread where the guy used Dakota cables and had part numbers and finished it up yesterday. It worked out great, much better than those metal straps.
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06-14-2010, 12:04 AM
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Re: Replacing tail gate straps with cables?
So post a link to the thread, I can't seem to find it either.....yet.
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06-14-2010, 12:16 AM
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Re: Replacing tail gate straps with cables?
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ailgate+cables If you go this route, you can use 3/4" long carriage bolts, instead of 1" and you wont have to grind them down like the guy that posted the thread did. Also, I didn't have to grind any of the tailgate like he did, not sure why he had to. Last edited by NevadaDVX; 06-14-2010 at 12:23 AM. |
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06-14-2010, 12:25 AM
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Re: Replacing tail gate straps with cables?
I'm gonna have to give this a shot some time.
Thanks for posting.
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