daking Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 How does one go about replacing the straps on a tailgate? Where to buy new straps. Other solutions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tj1 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Could you replace with cables if you couldn't find the OE style straps? Something from a CJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 pretty much all trucks from the 80s and early 90s used the hard bar "straps" id imagine most are interchangeable and may even be found in the "help" section of parts stores. or convert to cables, again, from a comparable truck, (s10, ranger, Dakota) I probably wouldn't try from a CJ as its not really a comparable platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daking Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 Ok, cool. But how do you get the strap off the tail gate? I know, sounds silly, but the straps look to be not removable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I believe they are riveted on to a bracket and then the bracket is bolted on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I guess the next question is why are you wanting to replace them... seems as if they are still intact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I guess the next question is why are you wanting to replace them... seems as if they are still intact. He may be wanting to replace them for the same reason I want to replace mine. Tons of play and always getting in a bind when I try to close the tailgate. usually take 2-3 times for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Unless you're desiring to "keep it pure" I found that cables are much better...stronger, no rattle, easier to remove when you need the tailgate off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Unless you're desiring to "keep it pure" I found that cables are much better...stronger, no rattle, easier to remove when you need the tailgate off. PLEASE SHARE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Unless you're desiring to "keep it pure" I found that cables are much better...stronger, no rattle, easier to remove when you need the tailgate off. PLEASE SHARE Do you mean share/explain what...how...or why? Measure, buy, install. One of my strap/strut/hinges was bent. Noticed I could put cables on it like newer trucks instead. Felt it was a good upgrade. Readily available in various lengths with proper fittings on both ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Unless you're desiring to "keep it pure" I found that cables are much better...stronger, no rattle, easier to remove when you need the tailgate off. PLEASE SHARE Do you mean share/explain what...how...or why? Measure, buy, install. One of my strap/strut/hinges was bent. Noticed I could put cables on it like newer trucks instead. Felt it was a good upgrade. Readily available in various lengths with proper fittings on both ends. Did you reuse the bracket on the tail gate an drill out the rivet? I can see attaching to the beside being no problem but what route did you take fabrication wise at the tailgate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Sorry about the timing. I took the bracket off the tailgate, cut/drilled the rivet off, tapped the bracket, put it back on, Held up the cable end and sent in the bolt. I had to go look because I did it 5-6 years ago and forgot how I did it. It's still solid. I had to "train" (bend) the cables to fold up right and stay inside the gap. But like I said, they're solid and strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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