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Old 03-26-2011, 08:43 PM
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anyone know how to adjust the tailgate handle to latch rod? i was looking and it seams to me that there is not adjustment methods.
 
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Bend the rods.
 
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Or bend the little tabs in the handle mechanism. Had to do that after dad bent my tailgate.
 
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yup. Bending the rods Is SOP in the bodyshops. It usually task just a little bend in the rod to fix things.
 
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I figured that was the only option. Thanks guys!!!
 
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