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How To Replace Tailgate Cables 1999-2006 GMC Sierra
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Tools used
Ratchet
1/2 Inch Socket
1. Removing the Tailgate Cable
Remove the 1/2" bolt on the tailgate cable
Remove the cable
2. Installing the Tailgate Cable
Insert the cable into place
Tighten the bolt to the cable
Repeat the process for the other side
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Hi, I'm Mike Green. I'm one of the owners of 1A Auto. I want to help you save time and money repairing or maintaining your vehicle. I'm going to use my 20-plus years experience restoring and repairing cars and trucks like this to show you the correct way to install parts from 1AAuto.com. The right parts installed correctly: that's going to save you time and money. Thank you and enjoy the video.
In this video, we'll be installing a tailgate cable on a 2004 GMC Sierra. It's basically the same as any GMC Sierra or Silverado from 1999 to 2006. The only tool you'll need is a 1/2 inch wrench.
Open up the tailgate. You got a bolt here. It's a ½ inch bolt. Remove that. If it's frayed, you can replace it. Not a difficult thing to replace at all. Most people can do it. If you're wondering how, that's how. A couple of keys, make sure if you're replacing one, the other one's in good shape. You don't want the tail gate to fall because if it falls, it will hit the bumper and it will get dented. Don't take them off both at the same time.
Just one little thing: When you're tightening it, you see the tailgate cable's made to go around the flint in this bolt. You need to lift up and make sure the tailgate cable goes on the bolt, and then tighten it. This allows that to keep moving. If you're tightening it up with getting it in that right spot, basically what will happen is your tailgate will just going to stay like this. This would end up pinching into there and probably damaging and scratching things. That's about it.
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Not an exact fit
Joseph
February 12, 2017
The part was not an exact fit it requires some modification. The quality is ok it did work. The gaps on either side of the gate cannot be made even. All in all for the price a good replacement.
Tailgate handle
Warren
October 8, 2017
Great price, quick delivery, easy install. Great service team at a1
Seemed like a great deal
Charles
October 8, 2017
I was happy to find this kit with most of the components I planned to replace, however upon installation I found the brackets/hinges weren't quite shaped correctly and the tailgate cables were not the same length. I wish a little more quality control had been exercised.
trey
October 21, 2018
Cables and hindges had factory fit. Handle was a little high causing me to break the new trim upon installation. Placed old trim around handle. Handle works but sits slightly against and out from top part of trim.
worked great
Richard
October 30, 2018
everything fit just the way it was ment to, had no trouble replacing the old parts.
Good, but broken parts due to shipping
Patrich
April 30, 2019
The kit includes what you need to rehab the tailgate. It would be awesome if the kit included the clips for the latches as these are the only pieces not included.
Cable mounts need a little bend to keep the cable from popping out between the bedside and tailgate when closed.
Handle is an easy install, just watch out if one of the rods gets behind the internals of the tailgate when you pull the latch to replace the cables.
Trim piece was broken when it showed up. 1Aauto had the replacement to me in a couple of days so 5 stars to awesome customer service! The downside is that the trim piece and handle rub against each other, even after adjusting the handle. So fit and finish on these parts is ok, but they arent near what factory pieces are held to.
Tailgate kit
P
May 5, 2019
Excellent kit
richard
August 17, 2024
perfect fit no issues
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