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May 16, 2017 | 07:03 PM

MikeB 88

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Tailgate handle

One of the arms broke on mine today. Since my local Ford dealer isn't really convenient for my schedule I'm thinking of ordering one from LMC Truck. They want $15.00 for either black steel or plastic. I've had good luck with them in the past.

Question is, is it pretty easy to swap out? Do I have to watch out for anything when removing the handle?
Guess it didn't show in my signature on my tablet. My Ranger is a 2000 model.

Thanks

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May 16, 2017 | 07:24 PM

Hank85713

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should be a panel at the top to remove to gain access, pretty simple operation

May 16, 2017 | 07:40 PM

john jamieson

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If you're replacing the handle then I would recommend replacing the the pieces that connect the rods to the handle.

May 16, 2017 | 08:14 PM

Kruse

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeB 88

I'm thinking of ordering one from LMC Truck. I've had good luck with them in the past.

Have you ordered a tailgate handle from them in the past?
I have no experience with LMC tailgate handles, but it seems like a lot of aftermarket parts like this are complete junk.

May 17, 2017 | 01:30 AM

MikeB 88

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hank85713

should be a panel at the top to remove to gain access, pretty simple operation

Quote:

Originally Posted by john jamieson

If you're replacing the handle then I would recommend replacing the the pieces that connect the rods to the handle.

Thanks, I was thinking the same. I will order that part also.

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Originally Posted by Kruse

Have you ordered a tailgate handle from them in the past?
I have no experience with LMC tailgate handles, but it seems like a lot of aftermarket parts like this are complete junk.

Not a tail gate handle. I'm running their fan on my water pump. My original fan threw a blade and Ford wanted over $400.00 at the time. Plus not one dealer near me could get one. If I remember, a fan at LMC was around $50.00. I also have some other parts under the hood. I do have one of their truck mirrors on my '69 Thunderbird passenger door. It's a pretty close match to the driver door. Only a true Thunderbird purist would know it's not right. Everything is holding up very well over the past 5 years or more.