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May 23, 2003 | 12:08 PM

Tazmanian_Bronco

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Tailgate cable

Well one of my tailgate cables rusted and broke last night while sitting at a baseball game. My question is does anyone know what size torx that those bolts take and also is this the same size that can be used for the safety torx on the hard top? If I dont have to buy two different sizes that would be great. Thanks.

May 23, 2003 | 12:29 PM

fcarruth

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I don't know the torx size either but mine broke last night also when I lowered it to take my mom's lawn mower out. On mine, the door and tailgate striker bolts are torx but my tailgate bolt looks like a large # phillips drive.

May 23, 2003 | 01:30 PM

GeoTracker

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I think it's a T-50 can't remeber cause I just had a bunch of Torx heads for the drill and found the one that worked.

May 23, 2003 | 05:50 PM

steve83

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The camper is a tamper-Torx T-40, but most of the other big ones are plain T-50. Older ones used #4 Phillips.

May 23, 2003 | 07:13 PM

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You didn't ask,but if your looking for new cables,J.C.Whitney sells
good cables for a fair $.

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May 25, 2003 | 07:10 AM

AlM

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Tailgate cable

yo,
Following up on what Suds wrote, Motor Haven doesn't list 'em. Here are the specs:
"1980-96 tailgate cable. Price is for a single cable. You must ORDER a quantity of 2 for a pair.
Our Price: $11.95
Part Number: PLP1810350
Specifications
Overall Length: 19-1/8 inches
Length center to center: 18 inches
Wire diameter: 1/4 inch
High quality replacement part. Meets or exceeds OEM specifications. Note: If one of your cables has broken then most likely the other one is ready to do the same. Avoid damage to your tailgate, REPLACE them both now."
http://www.1aauto.com/item.php?item_...current_page=1

I believe the "Help" parts in most auto supply stores also carried them.