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Old 03-18-2004, 04:19 AM   #1
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Tailgate question

Ok, the tailgate used to be functional, but now one side won't unlatch. I've taken the cover off and looked at it like I knew what I was doing but that didn't get me very far. So here's the deal- when I pull the latch, one side unlatches and the other side (driver side if that makes any difference) refuses to come unlatched so that I can enjoy the glory of a down tailgate. How do I fix this? Any and all help would be appreciated.


****I forgot to add that it is an '88 GMC K5***
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Old 03-18-2004, 02:18 PM   #2
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When mine did that I had to adjust the latch on the body and the catch mechanism.
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Old 03-18-2004, 08:25 PM   #3
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put downward pressure on both rods and that should open the tailgate. Then you can lube and adjust the latches.
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