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JNZ Finishing LLC.
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Dublin PA
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Tailgate latch is broken?
On my 67, the tailgate latch must be broken because it won't stay up and the handle is lose. Does anyone know how to fix it? I've looked in the LMC catalog but they don't seem to list anything inside the tailgate itself, pretty much just the hinges and handle. Any info would be great!
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Alabama
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Re: Tailgate latch is broken?
The part your handle works is froze up. Remove the three bolts on the inside of the gate and then detach the two rods that run fron the handle to the latches. When you get it out you'll see the part that's stuck. Soak it in some WD40 and loosen it up then you'll be good to go.
I just did this a few weeks ago.
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: northwestern wi
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Re: Tailgate latch is broken?
blue 71 is right. well your at it take the latches out of the ends of the gate clean them lube all moving parts with moter oil. i take a oil can to all hinges and latches every time i do a oil change and grease job
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JNZ Finishing LLC.
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Re: Tailgate latch is broken?
Thanks guys, I'll check it out and see what I can do.
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas
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Re: Tailgate latch is broken?
I soaked mine with seafoam brand penetrating spray...was really hard to open and had to slam it shut........not anymore!
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: OKC, OK
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Re: Tailgate latch is broken?
We can supply all the internals if the above fixes do not work.
Mike
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Spanaway
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Re: Tailgate latch is broken?
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After you remove the 3 bolts whats involved in detaching the 2 rods??? I'd hate to have something drop unside and have hell getting it out.. Thanks.
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Bakersfield, Ca
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Re: Tailgate latch is broken?
I just took mine apart yesterday because my handle is loose too. What I found is the rods don't get pulled back (towards the outside) enough and the cam doesn't hold the handle up tight. There's a slot for the rods near on the ends and that gives it too much play.
I have an aftermarket tailgate so I don't know if that makes a difference but I don't see a way to reduce the slack in the handle.... PS - I did put some rubber hose on the rods to try and reduce the tingy sound, don't think it helped much. |
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