tailgate latch problem
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From: carleton, MI
tailgate latch problem
Hi fellas, well the trucks almost done and I need some more help. I installed a new tailgate and latch hardware. Yes, all of it, My question is how in the h#@% do you hook up the handle to the bars that open the latchs. I have the whole handle and new latchs, but I'm missing something.I can't get the bars hooked up to the handle. I know theres a trick!!!
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Unscrew and remove the panel on the tail gate to access the workings easier first of all. If you are talking about the what holds the rods to the handle, there are plastic clips that hold them in. You can get these clips at the dealership for a couple of bucks. The rods go into the holes with the clips in place (through the holes in the clips), then the clips fold down around the rods to keep them in place. Kinda like some carb accellerator linkages.
I hope this made sense. I can see it but it is hard to explain without a visual.
I hope this made sense. I can see it but it is hard to explain without a visual.
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This should help with the latch.
If you need more info let me know.
This one is for the F-series Tailgate but doesn't show close detail
This one is for the bronco and it shows more detail but all you have to do is ignore the vertical rod and the electrical/manual rod that is showing.
If you need more info let me know.
This one is for the F-series Tailgate but doesn't show close detail
This one is for the bronco and it shows more detail but all you have to do is ignore the vertical rod and the electrical/manual rod that is showing.
Last edited by Mil1ion; Aug 30, 2006 at 11:18 AM.
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guys, thanks I have all the parts, and all installed, BUT the rods, is there a trick to hooking them up?? I have the latchs installed and tried to put the rods on before the handle was installed but it snaps back before i can bolt it in. should i put the rods on the handle then connect the rods and bolt on???
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Yes, They go on the each tailgate latch first, then attach at the opening handle (as shown).... last.
Just use needlenose vice grips to pull and hold the latch rod.
Just use needlenose vice grips to pull and hold the latch rod.
Last edited by Mil1ion; Aug 30, 2006 at 06:19 PM.
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I was actually going to go take a picture of my latch to show how they connect but then I remembered that my rods were being held on with bailing wire :P
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I found that with the rods attached to the latch, unbolt the handle assembly, lift the handle of the assembly so that the lever is in the farthest upward position hold it there and attach the rods to the plastic clips and then bolt on the handle assembly to the tailgate.....fyi make sure you tape off around the tailgate handle hole so you don't scratch your paint....
thanks again guys for your help. I will have pics soon..
thanks again guys for your help. I will have pics soon..
