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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 03:41 PM
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2014 F350 Tailgate Cables

I recently purchased a 2014 F350 and when you open the tailgate it does not open flat with the bedfloor, like the cables are to short. I traded in a 2008 and that tailgate opened flat with the bed. Both of them have the step in the tailgate. My cables measure from center to center of bolt 20 5/8" with 300lbs on tailgate to make sure cables are tight. My 08 has been sold so I can't go back and measure them does anyone know if I could get about a 1" longer cable?
 
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Has been a topic before. No real reason why they are shorter. We think maybe a cost cutting measure.
 
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Maybe so when it's one water runs out the bottom drain holes? I've left my tailgate down for hours while I'm goose or duck hunting and when I get back and shut the gate at least ten gallons of water comes pouring out!

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