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Can you adjust tailgate so it doesn't rest on bumper

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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 10:44 AM
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Default Can you adjust tailgate so it doesn't rest on bumper
I have a 2000 Dodge ram 1500 I just had painted. When I open the tailgate it rests right on bumper. Is there a way to adjust this so it doesn't indent the paint?
 
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 11:16 AM
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Replace the cable that acts as a limiter, it must be stretched (if it's still there).

Or, as a stop-gap, put a few twists into your cable. It will shorten it up a bit.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2016 | 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by dbbd1
Replace the cable that acts as a limiter, it must be stretched (if it's still there).

Or, as a stop-gap, put a few twists into your cable. It will shorten it up a bit.
THIS or they installed the wrong length cables when replaced
 
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Old Nov 1, 2016 | 07:53 AM
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I replaced mine with cables from Autozone, worked fine for me. might want to look into them.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2016 | 10:40 AM
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Are the bushings in the hinges still there? Mine have been gone for quite some time......
 
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Old Nov 2, 2016 | 10:28 AM
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Are the bushings in the hinges still there? Mine have been gone for quite some time......
Mine too, makes it nice and squeaky going over bumps.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2016 | 08:14 AM
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Are the bushings in the hinges still there? Mine have been gone for quite some time......
Just a little poor man's tip: the cap from a quart of oil makes a good replacment... at least on the solid side.
 
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