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[ChevyDan]

Alright, stupid question.. but its relatively important at this point and time. I want to get my quad in the back of my truck, and I can't get the tailgate to release. I opened the handle up, and everything appears to be in order inside there, but I cannot get the gate to drop down so i can take a look at the drivers side latch. Any quick ways to get that biotch down ? I know I'm dumb, so bear with me..


'89 Chevy Cheyenne LT1 350 700R4 2wd

 

[randy88k5]

Does the linkage move when you pull on the handle? Is everything connected properly? Can you hear it moving or binding ?

 

[az-k5]

Pull the inspection plate off from the inside of the bed. It is rectangular and has about 8-10 screws. There will be two rods, one on each side, and a center cam type mechanism. Grap each rod firmly and spread them apart using slight pressure. You shouldn' need and pliers or anthing to move the rods.

 

[ChevyDan]

Thank You

AZ your the man, I got it open, it had popped off inside the tailgate, where it connects to the drivers side latch. Thank you so much, I got to break my 4wheeler this weekend ! WOO HOO!