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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: Combat Veteran on January 28, 2018, 02:54:59 pm

Title: How do I repair a loose (rattling) tailgate handle?
Post by: Combat Veteran on January 28, 2018, 02:54:59 pm

Tailgate works great, but the the handle just dangles in place. Rattles like mad on the road. Searched but could not find the fix. Any help appreciated.

Title: Re: How do I repair a loose (rattling) tailgate handle?
Post by: Combat Veteran on January 28, 2018, 06:11:29 pm

What actually holds the handle in the up position? Mine just hangs down and dangles. It operates the tailgate just fine otherwise.

Title: Re: How do I repair a loose (rattling) tailgate handle?
Post by: Irish_Alley on February 01, 2018, 06:15:53 pm

simple answer is to cut your exhaust off and you wont hear the handle rattle anymore. im not 100% sure on our trucks but i know on my 94 theres plastic bushings that hold the latch release rods in place. they can break and then you have a lot of play in the handle

Title: Re: How do I repair a loose (rattling) tailgate handle?
Post by: bd on February 01, 2018, 07:15:59 pm

Replace the handle assembly.  The tailgate handle has a non-serviceable return spring built into the backside of the assembly.  In addition, each latch has an integral lock spring.