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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 05:34 PM
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I have a 93 F-150 and one of the tailgate cables has slack in it.Is it possible to tighten it up so the weight is not all on one cable?
 
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 06:31 PM
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Hello,

I recently replaced the tailgate on my 89 4x4 and the cables are in fact adjustable --- on one end they have a elongated "O" type channel the can slide under the bolt affixing the cable to the body.

All The Best, John:-X12
 
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Replace in pairs and you won't have that problem. The older one is stretched.
 
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