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03-18-2004, 04:19 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Norman, Oklahoma
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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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03-18-2004, 02:18 PM
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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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03-18-2004, 08:25 PM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Richardson, TX
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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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