Dirteatr717 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Went to open the tailgate for the first time since like decemeber and the latch assmebly crumbled in my hands :fs1: I searched on here snd read a thread on getting the assembly and lever from a earlier S-10 but I just want to make sure it'll work before I buy one Thanks -Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88 Beast Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Mine's about to crumble too. Anybody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratrapp Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 i don't know about the s-10 handle.i bought a new one from the parts store and it wouldn't fit my tailgate,maybe others have had better luck.i got lucky and got an excellent used chrome one from a member here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 I guess I'll have to take it apart and maybe make my own :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrawombat Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I guess I'll have to take it apart and maybe make my own :dunno: I will be doing that shortly as I'm getting sick and tired of having to squeeze the two levers to open the tailgate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 In order for one to make their own they must first open the tailgate! Which I don't know how to do! I see the little scissor mechanism but I can't see up above that :help: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I know where theres a couple in a yard how hard are they to remove and what tools do I need? I may be heading up there soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I know where theres a couple in a yard how hard are they to remove and what tools do I need? I may be heading up there soon. Very easy to remove, you need either Torx bits or regular sockets, I've seen trucks with both. Here's a link with more details half way down. http://comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=14645&hilit=Tailgate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 In order for one to make their own they must first open the tailgate! Which I don't know how to do! I see the little scissor mechanism but I can't see up above that :help: There's enough of a gap between the bed, and the tailgate on my MJ to fit a thin flatblade screwdriver, and push the latch back on each side (one at a time), and open it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 I tried with a few flatheads and nothing did the trick :dunno: I'll try again tomorrow with pliers since I know what to grab now and thanks for the link, I knew I've see a thread about it before and I even posted in it :doh: -Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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