Tailgate Problem

[Bronco89XLT]

I swapped tailgates this week, the problem is when I close the new gate it won't latch. I replaced both latches, the handle, the linkages and the center mechanism that all the linkages are attatched to.

What I have found, is if I pull on the linkages to simulate it closing / latching, it closes and latches better than my new car's doors.

The parts I used were not new, but they were each the best I had out of 3 tailgates. I tried different combinations of parts with no positive results.

THANKS!!

 

[Seabronc]

It sounds like the latches work OK by them selves but fail to lock around the strikers. Have you tried adjusting the strikers. They have a place for a Torx wrench and when loosened you cna change their position.

Good luck,

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[Bronco89XLT]

That is my next thing to try, I have to get some new Torx wrenches. Some idiot stole mine out of the back of my truck one night at work!! They left the $300 amp anf the $500 sub and took a $50 set of tools!!! MORONS!!!!!

 

[mbtech2003]

That is my next thing to try, I have to get some new Torx wrenches. Some idiot stole mine out of the back of my truck one night at work!! They left the $300 amp anf the $500 sub and took a $50 set of tools!!! MORONS!!!!!

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[Koopa132]

If you're just adjusting the striker you can just use a pair of pliers on the outside of it and don't necessarily need a torx wrench.

 

[fordtruckman]

sometimes you can use an allen wrench in a torx head but not always. and you have to watch for slippage of the allen wrench if if slips don't try any more just go ahead and get a torx bit.