1990 Ford F250 Truck 2 Piece Tailgate Cable Set DIY Solutions BHS00391
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Kit Includes: (2) Tailgate Cables
Quantity: 2 Piece
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How To Replace Tailgate Cables Ford 1992-96 F150 F250 F350
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Tools used
T45 Socket
Ratchet
1. Removing the Cable
Remove the T45 bolt on the bottom of the cable
Lift up on the tailgate, pull the clip out, remove the upper cable
2. Installing the Cable
Slide the upper part of the cable in place
Lift the tailgate
Insert the T45 bolt to the bottom of the cable
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Hi, I'm Mike from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.
In this video, we show you how to replace the tailgate cables on this '96 F-150. It's pretty much the same as any '92-'96 F-150, 250, and 350. It's close to the same procedure for almost any truck. You do need a T45 Torx bit and ratchet for this.
If you need to replace one of these tailgate cables, you can see on this one it has a little lock, it's actually already bent up, but should be bent down, so use a small screwdriver or pull it back with your finger. Lift the tailgate up and the top comes out just like that, pretty easily. Okay, so, over here, you want to either have a friend holding it or make sure your other tailgate cables is in good shape. You can see my cables are in pretty good shape, so I'm just going to show you how to take them off and put them back on.
You lift up, remove the upper end of the cable, then you need a T45 Torx bit and a ratchet, and it's pretty easy. Just remove this bolt. Okay, I'm going to fast-forward as I remove that bolt. The bolt actually has a little lock washer that kind of holds it in. So, when you get to a certain point, you can take the tailgate cable, and pull it diagonally to use as a bit of a lever to push out on the head of the bolt while turning the bolt counterclockwise. That will help it come out.
Okay, what we have here is a shouldered bolt. See, you want to make sure when you put the cable back together you don't accidentally tighten it up like this with the shoulder pressing against the tailgate cable. You want to make sure that the bolt goes in nice and flush like that so that the cable still has nice freedom of movement.
Okay, put them back on, and you just have to lock the top one first. That gives you your best idea of how this needs to be. These two ears go against the latch. They make sure that the cable bends properly when you shut the tailgate. And I'm going to take this and lift up my tailgate just a little bit and push that bolt in. Okay, again, make sure the cable is nice and free, and tighten the bolt right up.
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Tailgate cables
E
July 9, 2017
Fit perfectly, work fine, and 1/3 the price of dealer parts.
Not "exact" replacement, but seems OK
T
November 1, 2017
'95 F-150 XL. I could see from the video that everything was not exactly the same. The bolt heads on mine are not the "cowboy hat" shaped ones that need to be properly placed, mine are just bolts with flat heads. The truck is 22 years old, maybe they have been replaced before, but I don't remember doing so. Also, the washer for each cable("Top Hat" shaped - sorry I don't know the tech terms...) is not the same and I couldn't use it. Re-used the flat washers from the old install. Otherwise, seems to be plenty close enough, solid and working well.
1996 Ford F-250 4x4 w/7.3L Diesel
Michael
November 6, 2017
A1 Auto is just the parts source I have been searching for.
They carry just the right hard to find parts. I literally have looked for hours and days for parts for our dear old truck, then I look in A1 auto, and there the reasonably priced part is. Plus I get my parts quickly.
Ford tailgate cables
Abraham
February 18, 2021
Great fit and was shipped and received on time great experience.
Right Fit, Right Price
Merl
November 29, 2023
Perfect fit with all the necessary accessories for a hassle free install. For my 98 GMC & 97 Ford, A1 continues to provide great products at reasonable prices. And the availability of their how-to videos are game changers. Keep up the great work.
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