My tailgate isn't locking shut properly. If i give a good pull it will pop right out and the other day i hit a speed bump and it fell open. Nothing major, but i'd like to be able to rely on my tailgate if i have stuff in the back that might slide out.
Tailgate comes down at random
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The linkage inside needs to be adjusted, take the back panel off and adjust it accordingly
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How do you take the back panel off?
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Here's a couple possibly helpful pics. There will just be some bolts holding it on.
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That's the one with the panel on. Panel circled in red.
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Panel still circled in red, and in blue is the whole where you will be adjusting the thingajig.
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^^^and that theres the thingajig that I couldnt find a name for.
That's the one with the panel on. Panel circled in red.
Panel still circled in red, and in blue is the whole where you will be adjusting the thingajig.
^^^and that theres the thingajig that I couldnt find a name for.
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Nice. Now I can fix my tailgate handle. 
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Its consist of 8 torq screws and your in!
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try oiling it up first it just may need a little lube..
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on the cheap, if you don't use your tailgate often... take an old pop can, and wedge it in the tail gate as you close it so it's protruding in the bed but not out side of it... and it'll keep you tail gate closed solid until you need it open... you'll just need a new can.
hope this gives you an idea that costs much less than latch replacement...
hope this gives you an idea that costs much less than latch replacement...
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