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Aug 25, 2016 | 06:53 AM

rob17

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Tailgate latch

Sometimes I have to raise the latch handle 3 or more times to release the tailgate. Is there an adjustment I can make?

BTW, I have the tailgate with the step and hand hold.

Rob

Aug 25, 2016 | 07:06 AM

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I think I know what you're experiencing, try to get the inner workings inside the handle lubed and lube the releases out on the ends. It fixed my old truck.

Aug 25, 2016 | 07:11 AM

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Thanks, we're on the road traveling with our 5th wheel. I'll give that a try when we get to our next campground.

Rob

Aug 25, 2016 | 07:25 AM

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I hope it helps. Perfect project for an afternoon by the Rv.

Aug 25, 2016 | 10:09 AM

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When I installed a pop-n-lock on my 2011, I seem to remember plastic clips inside the tailgate that could be adjusted to make the handle react quicker. I think that I even adjusted mine as I put it back together to make it work better. That's a few years back though. Easy enough to get inside the tailgate and have a look.

bruce....

Aug 26, 2016 | 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by my_crib_too

When I installed a pop-n-lock on my 2011, I seem to remember plastic clips inside the tailgate that could be adjusted to make the handle react quicker.

Thanks Bruce, I'll look into that.

Rob

Aug 27, 2016 | 07:01 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ruschejj

I think I know what you're experiencing, try to get the inner workings inside the handle lubed and lube the releases out on the ends. It fixed my old truck.

Thanks, that was great advice. I lubed the end latches and it works like new again. Last time I tore into the inner workings to adjust linkages. All it needed was a little lithium grease.