Wanted Blazer tailgate latch

[TJ1978]

Looking for the latch that opens the tail gate. Mine is stripped out. Well one hole is

Thanks

 

[kennyw]

I would call that a release handle, the latch is the mechanism inside and at the ends of the tailgate.

Tailgate Handle Assembly (Inside), 73-91 Blazer & Suburban

Tailgate Handle Assembly (Inside), 73-91 Blazer

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[Blue85]

I think I remember having that problem before and just tapping it for the next larger size. That worked for years, but for the last 5 years that tailgate has been on a shelf. If you wanted to be really cool, you could drill it for a steel insert. They're kind of crappy pot metal.

Anybody know if the 70's and 80's handles interchange?

 

[TJ1978]

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I think I remember having that problem before and just tapping it for the next larger size. That worked for years, but for the last 5 years that tailgate has been on a shelf. If you wanted to be really cool, you could drill it for a steel insert. They're kind of crappy pot metal.

Anybody know if the 70's and 80's handles interchange?

I though about that. Can they be drilled through and just a nut and bolt?

 

[kennyw]

I think I remember having that problem before and just tapping it for the next larger size. That worked for years, but for the last 5 years that tailgate has been on a shelf. If you wanted to be really cool, you could drill it for a steel insert. They're kind of crappy pot metal.

Anybody know if the 70's and 80's handles interchange?

I don't think that handle was ever changed. Neither was the outside roll down crank.

 

[TJ1978]

The roll down crank for mine is loose. Is here a way to tighten it? I mean in the meantime before I swap the truck tailgate on the blazer

 

[kennyw]

The roll down crank for mine is loose. Is here a way to tighten it? I mean in the meantime before I swap the truck tailgate on the blazer

There is a roll pin that holds the handle into the crank. Double check the material around it is not cracked.

 

[TJ1978]

There is a roll pin that holds the handle into the crank. Double check the material around it is not cracked.

Yeah I'll snap a pic and update. The entire roll-up device on the tailgate is loose. I hold it still while I roll the window up or down.

 

[JIMDINK]

If you are still looking for a latch handle, I have one. Any trips planned to Cali?

 

[TJ1978]

If you are still looking for a latch handle, I have one. Any trips planned to Cali?

Yes... I'm actually heading to Orange County next week... where are you at?

 

[JIMDINK]

Yes... I'm actually heading to Orange County next week... where are you at?

22 / 405 merge - Valley View. I'll shoot you a PM with my number.

 

[84k5oleyeller]

Do you still need the latch handle?