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Replaced tailgate cables. Is this this normal stance of the gate?

   
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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Default Replaced tailgate cables. Is this this normal stance of the gate?
I saw threads on how to replace and too long of cables, but mine seem to be too short?

 
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 02:39 PM
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Nope, Those are too short by like 1-2".
 
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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Nope, Those are too short by like 1-2".
damn o'reilly. why do they sell that shi+ if it isn't an exact fit?
 
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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I think you have it clipped too high.
Is it clipped to the latch peg?
You need to move the bed mount to lower mounting point.
 
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I think you have it clipped too high.
Is it clipped to the latch peg?
You need to move the bed mount to lower mounting point.
you are correct sir! guess it didn't help that there weren't any on there for me to take off
 
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Aren't the mounts on the bed about two inches lower than where you have them?
 
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Cool mod!
 
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Originally Posted by VWandDodge
Cool mod!
damn near 5hp gain
 
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I stand corrected...Didn't even bother to see where you had them
 
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 97black_ram
I stand corrected...Didn't even bother to see where you had them
no worries bro! glad we're all here to help in these little brain fart moments
 
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