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tail gate wont go down
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roadmaster28
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Subject: tail gate wont go down
Thu Jun 14, 2012 2:03 am
hey guys i been trying to figure out why my tail gate will open normal side ways but when i try and put into tall gate mode it wont even open down
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Subject: Re: tail gate wont go down
Thu Jun 14, 2012 2:08 am
It could need some adjustment. You might try and just slam it HARD & see if that allows you to open it downward.
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Subject: Re: tail gate wont go down
Thu Jun 14, 2012 7:51 am
That has always worked for me, give it a good hard slam and it should come down.
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Subject: Re: tail gate wont go down
Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:38 am
I had the rod pop off inside the gate on my '96. Simple fix once I got the trim panel off.
Posted about it here:
https://gmlongroof.4umer.com/t4646-tailgate-fun-little-help?highlight=tailgate
-Mike
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Subject: Re: tail gate wont go down
Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:40 am
Also had an issue on the tailgate hinge on mine. Noted here:
https://gmlongroof.4umer.com/t1994-tailgate-hinge-issue?highlight=tailgate
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