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11-07-2010 | 06:43 PM

dipsherry

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tail gate ????

so my tailgate opens easy. but when i close it i have to push the rods to lock the tailgate...is there springs supposed to b there to pull the rods back in the lock position lol

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11-08-2010 | 06:05 AM

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Rusty and corroded. Take the plate off the inside of the gate and remove, clean and lube everything.

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11-09-2010 | 03:04 PM

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Mine was doing the same thing, I sprayed some DW40 on the latches on each end as well inside the handle housing. Works like its new now

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11-09-2010 | 05:56 PM

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Yeah just spray it real good with your choice of spray lube

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11-09-2010 | 06:36 PM

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i guess i will go outside and lube er up and see how it does thanks guys

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