Broken tailgate handle.
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Broken tailgate handle.
The other day I lifted my tailgate handle to load something, and snap, the left side of the handle going into the internals of the tailgate broke. So it's hanging on by the other side.
I still needed to get it down, so I started investigating. I used a screwdriver to slide the lock open on the broken side of the tailgate where it latches on to the bed. It's funny that people get those Pop Locks or whatever so you can't use the handle, when you can use a screwdriver on each end and have the tailgate off in a few seconds. You just push the wedge that springs past the loop-type lock.
I ordered a new handle kit of ebay yesterday, we'll see how that installs.
I still needed to get it down, so I started investigating. I used a screwdriver to slide the lock open on the broken side of the tailgate where it latches on to the bed. It's funny that people get those Pop Locks or whatever so you can't use the handle, when you can use a screwdriver on each end and have the tailgate off in a few seconds. You just push the wedge that springs past the loop-type lock.
I ordered a new handle kit of ebay yesterday, we'll see how that installs.
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Originally Posted by rideac1
It cost me 12 or so plus shipping, so 18 total.
Is yours all plastic as the original oem. The one I got says it is all metal. I could of got it in chrome, but i'm keeping to the darker look.
Is yours all plastic as the original oem. The one I got says it is all metal. I could of got it in chrome, but i'm keeping to the darker look.
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Just thought I would add myself to the list of busted tailgate handles. While preparing my Chariot for the blizzard on saturday evening, I went to get some stuff out of the back. Grabbed the handle and the right side snapped off like a twig. So I had to undo the cover in the cold, of course not being able to resnap it closed again. So I decided to throw my fire gear in the cab so it doesn't get covered in snow... wouldn't you know the strap to my helmet was stuck under the tailgate? It took me about 10 minutes of tugging to get it out.
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yeah mine broke back over the summer, i had to do the screwdriver thing every time i needed to open it, actually what you can do if only one side is broken is open it up and then use something to hold the little tab down, that way it will still stay up but pull on the good side and it will come down...
i actually just ordered a new handle from underdog... i have no idea when it will be here though.. oh and i got the metal one.
i actually just ordered a new handle from underdog... i have no idea when it will be here though.. oh and i got the metal one.
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black or chrome metal tailgate handles at www.underdog-performance.com
thats where i got mine and it looks good
thats where i got mine and it looks good
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