Tailgate cables
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Tailgate cables
So I snapped both cables on my tailgate this weekend while I was trying to unload my friends GSXR (~450lbs crotch rocket)<br><br>Does anyone know how strong these cables are supposed to be? Im starting to think that they were slightly rusted from their age and they just broke
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Re:Tailgate cables
I've loaded my '76 H-D (apprx 650#) with the ramp resting on the edge of they tailgate several times.
Sounds like the were weak.
Sounds like the were weak.
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Hi<br> I think this is my 1st Post, so bear with me. A friend of mine, that talked me into buying my truck, by the way thanks.<br>The 1st thing he told me to do when I got my truck was silicone the ends of the cables because salt gets in and rust it. Thanks to all for all the info I got over the last 2 years!! <br>
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I've seen these aftermarket ones on Ebay for quite a while. Don't know how good they are. They look allright though. Probably cheaper than the dealer. Tailgate Cables
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[quote author=berner link=board=5;threadid=13406;start=0#126256 date=1049940744]<br>I've seen these aftermarket ones on Ebay for quite a while. Don't know how good they are. They look allright though. Probably cheaper than the dealer. Tailgate Cables<br>[/quote]<br><br>Definitely cheaper than the last set I bought from a dealer. It's been a while, but if I remember correctly it was around $35.00 for the pair.
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Both of mine snapped on my 3500, never really had anything heavy on the tail gate other than a person or two at times. I was thinking of trying the ones on ebay but haven't got around to it yet
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Don't know if they would work or not on our 2nd and 3rd gen (haven't looked real close yet) but the older Dodge trucks have the metal strap hangers. <br><br>No telling how much weight I have had on mine over the years. They do rattle around back there though.
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Both of mine broke. They broke at the bend, inside the sleave, where you wouldn't know they were bad. Until you jump up on the tailgate and you get a big surprise.<br><br>Terry
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I've loaded my old sportsman 500 with a 185 pound buck on the rack before and they held.750lbs.quad+190lbs.me+185lbs.deer=1125lbs.<br ><br> I've also had them break while riding up the ramps. <br> I checked Autozone,napa,autoworks and the dealer.The dealer was cheapest and the only one that had 'em in stock.