How do I manually open my 2024 Ram tailgate?

[GTyankee]

If that is the case ..
I would find a reputable Auto Body Shop & have an older tailgate Handle & Rods modified to fit

 

[Jimmy07]

If that is the case ..
I would find a reputable Auto Body Shop & have an older tailgate Handle & Rods modified to fit

Can’t. The tailgate handle hole for the electric handle is much larger than the tailgate handle hole for the manual release handle.

 

[GTyankee]

then possibly use a 4th gen, pre 2019 tailgate, plus hardware

Tailgate sheet metal is a bit different









I had to at least try

 

[GTyankee]

Being as the width & height of the Tailgate are very close to the same.

As i drove around today, i wondered what the thickness is ??

I will just have to ask someone with one of the Newer Tailgates, if i could measure it.

They likely would look at me strangely & move between me & their Ram.
It might be easier to walk into the Dodge Showroom & ask them.
I might have to comb my Beard first

 

[Jimmy07]

Being as the width & height of the Tailgate are very close to the same.

As i drove around today, i wondered what the thickness is ??

I will just have to ask someone with one of the Newer Tailgates, if i could measure it.

They likely would look at me strangely & move between me & their Ram.
It might be easier to walk into the Dodge Showroom & ask them.
I might have to comb my Beard first

They’re the same. I put a new electric release tailgate on my 2017. The only difference is, you have to cut the passenger side hinge off and reuse the old hinge on the new tailgate (the male and socket are reversed between the two).