Stepside tailgate latches

[McCoyAZ]

I am going to move the chains from the stepside tailgate and am wondering what are my options to lock the tailgate in place and what is used to keep it from falling all the way down to the bumper?

Are the original chains re-located to the inside or should I use those cables or the liftgate cylinders?

Pictures or threads already on this subject would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[da_bears_da1]

The FAQ on this forum is great. Go to Section 2 of the FAQ and there is a whole section on getting rid of chains on the tailgates. Here is what is there:

Tailgates...

Alternatives to the Chains:



Tailgate chains? : July 2012

Tailgate latches May 2010

Installing tailgate cables when factory chains are shaved : May 2010

new inside tailgate latches : June 2009

No tailgate chains- then what? : March 2008

What fleet side tailgate latches are out there? : November 2007

66 fleetside tailgate latch/chain pictures : June 2007