does anyone have a diagram or a picture of the tailgate latch assembly? took mine apart years ago and found most everything with the acceptation of the nylon locking pieces. the rods that i have don't look like they are the right ones though. ( have hooks at both ends ) if they are correct how do they attach to the latch itself ? thanks in advance.

 

No pics, but your setup sounds like mine. You can get the nylon/plastic locks from the help section at the AP store. They come in assortments... may take two packages to do the tailgate.

Hopefully somebody will post a pic to help.

 

right now i'm just trying to figure out how the rod attaches to the latch.

 

E6AZ-5421952-A .. Latch Rod Nylon Retainer / Available from Ford & auto parts stores.

1973/91 F100/350 Styleside Tailgate / 1983/91 Ranger Tailgate / 1973/79 F100/880 front door lock cylinder rods / 1980/2014 Econoline and etc etc etc.

Shown under the original basic part number of 431C56

 

thank you sir, that's just what i needed. it appears that i have the wrong rods. more digging thru the garage to see if i cant find the correct ones.