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Old Jun 9, 2021 | 09:00 PM
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Tailgate Clip Blues 6.9

Hello FTE !

I think the hold that hold the clip may be a little wallowed out? I've replaced the clip a couple of times and it almost without hesitation falls right out. I tried putting a grommet in the hole (couldn't get the clip in after), tried putting little rubber bands in the back (held up for a couple of open and closes) and generally lots of swearing (helped me...) . The photo shows a new clip and I have to hold it in place every time I want to open and close my tailgate. Any ideas out there?!




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Old Jun 9, 2021 | 09:35 PM
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Wrong clip. That looks to small and looks to be the newer style clip used from 87-97. Where did you source it from?
 
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NAPA variety kit. It's pretty big, although I admit I don't know if it's "proper". It looked to be the same as the broken clip I took off, although no telling if the PO used the right one either . Time to jump on Amazon and look for "the exact one" to see if it's different?
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