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Title: Tailgate only latches w handle?
Post by: Halogin13 on December 14, 2016, 02:43:07 pm

Hello all, still a newbie here. Search the bunch of threads, and didn't see what I was looking for so I apologize if this is a duplicate.

I have a 1987 V10 Silverado, and my memory is telling me that the tailgate used to just click shut. Now, it only closes when I use the handle to open the latches. Is my memory wrong? Or is it something I need to address. Thanks in advance for all your help

Title: Re: Tailgate only latches w handle?
Post by: bd on December 14, 2016, 03:38:53 pm

Use a good penetrating aerosol grease like GM #89021668 Multi-Purpose Grease, GM #12346241 Super Lube synthetic grease, Loctite 36786 ViperLube spray (http://www.loctite.ph/php/content_data/LT3711_ViperLube_Synthetic_Lubricant_Brochure.pdf), or similar product and liberally lubricate the moving parts of the two outer latches and release handle.

Title: Re: Tailgate only latches w handle?
Post by: Halogin13 on December 14, 2016, 05:03:00 pm

Awesome.. so it should click closed!! Thanks!

Title: Re: Tailgate only latches w handle?
Post by: bd on December 14, 2016, 06:30:32 pm

When properly adjusted and lubed the tailgate should close and fully latch without slamming and should not rattle once latched.