Newer model tailgate latches/cables? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bagged01extcab · 10-16-2007, 10:57 PM

I am looking to change the old 73-87 style tailgate latches to something a little more new and modern. Has anyone done this? What year and model? or aftermarket? pics? ideas?

Thanks
Trey

AceX · 10-17-2007, 12:27 AM

I was thinking about swapping out my metal bits for steel cables like on my dad's '06. The latch wouldn't matter so much. A latch is a latch...

poolboy65-ls1 · 10-17-2007, 08:46 AM

Me too. I don't like the way the stock ones rattle!

abebummy26 · 10-17-2007, 11:00 AM

The big problem with the cable ones is they break it dented the $h!+ out of my dad's tailgate on his '03 Sonoma.

10-16-2007, 10:57 PM	#1
bagged01extcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Longview tx Posts: 270	Newer model tailgate latches/cables? I am looking to change the old 73-87 style tailgate latches to something a little more new and modern. Has anyone done this? What year and model? or aftermarket? pics? ideas? Thanks Trey __________________ Trey Oney

10-17-2007, 12:27 AM	#2
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Newer model tailgate latches/cables? I was thinking about swapping out my metal bits for steel cables like on my dad's '06. The latch wouldn't matter so much. A latch is a latch... __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

10-17-2007, 08:46 AM	#3
poolboy65-ls1 iamthepoolboy! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Benton Arkansas Posts: 175	Re: Newer model tailgate latches/cables? Me too. I don't like the way the stock ones rattle! __________________ Black primed 81 Silverado SWB one owner rust free all original 106,000 project. Steel cowl hood, 89/91 front grill, Blazer tailgate trim, sport rear bumper, 5/6 Drop, 17" Eagle Alloys, Big block is on the stand! COMING SOON: one piece glass, and more.

10-17-2007, 11:00 AM	#4
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: Newer model tailgate latches/cables? The big problem with the cable ones is they break it dented the $h!+ out of my dad's tailgate on his '03 Sonoma. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.



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