Hidden tailgate latch kit on stepsides
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There is a place here called Hi Strength Bolt company that sells cable and the ends that are crimped on. I understand that most fastener supply houses sell these items. The cable also comes in a clear poly ( plastic ) coated version. When my mickie mouse ( no offense Walt ) Pro's Pick straps start to go, I will most likely try this way. Seems easy and lo cost. I would not sit on a gate with the PP strap by the way.
Bobby, there is a boat house at Cochiti that has cable, take a "Fishin Day" and scope it out. Jon
Bobby, there is a boat house at Cochiti that has cable, take a "Fishin Day" and scope it out. Jon
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Hmmm, I guess I must have the Popeye version of the Pros-Pick straps instead of the Micky Mouse ones. I sit on mine for lunch and frosty beverages. Yes, they stretch a little but I have seen no signs of failure. 
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I made up my own cable restraints:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...=72203&width=0
I have seen others use cables from later model pickups as well.
There is a pretty cool looking setup that uses a scissor-style chromed folding restraint on each side, that looks like the brace on a card table leg. EdsF100 used them, but has no pic of it in his gallery. Maybe someone else has a pic and source for them.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...=72203&width=0
I have seen others use cables from later model pickups as well.
There is a pretty cool looking setup that uses a scissor-style chromed folding restraint on each side, that looks like the brace on a card table leg. EdsF100 used them, but has no pic of it in his gallery. Maybe someone else has a pic and source for them.
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Right you are. This thread is almost 20 years old, so a few of us have passed on. I'm still kicking but sold my truck in 2012 and don't remember much about the Prospick latches.
Last edited by GreatNorthWoods; Apr 29, 2026 at 03:25 AM.
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From: Missouri
I made up my own cable restraints:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...=72203&width=0
I have seen others use cables from later model pickups as well.
There is a pretty cool looking setup that uses a scissor-style chromed folding restraint on each side, that looks like the brace on a card table leg. EdsF100 used them, but has no pic of it in his gallery. Maybe someone else has a pic and source for them.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...=72203&width=0
I have seen others use cables from later model pickups as well.
There is a pretty cool looking setup that uses a scissor-style chromed folding restraint on each side, that looks like the brace on a card table leg. EdsF100 used them, but has no pic of it in his gallery. Maybe someone else has a pic and source for them.
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The man has been dead for about 13 years or more
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