burt stanton
Junior Member
If your tailgate ain't opening, try this helpful tech tip. Upon a failed bolt/screw extraction for the tailgate latch handle, I sought another option for why my tailgate wern't unlatching. The clips were not broken, so some youtoobs searching led me to the conclusion I needed to space the latch mechanisms farther out do to damage to the tailgate itself. Simply unbolt the mechanisms, and slip a washer between the mechanism and the tailgate. I myself used two per bolt. You can check the clips if they're broken by looking up the handle (for those two). There's another clip on each side at the mechanism you can see whilst you unbolt them (1/2 inch). I'm not sure if it'll also work with only one side being spaced, or any other combo.
Also, throw some lube up in there, on pivot points. Mine were dry, and moved like they were
Hope this'll help some folk out
Also, throw some lube up in there, on pivot points. Mine were dry, and moved like they were
Hope this'll help some folk out
