Where is the jackscrew on the K5 tailgate?

[urbex]

When I bought my '86 K5, I knew there was a problem with the rear window. I found the motor to be functional, the dash switch needing cleaning, and the motor/regulator cable to be trashed at the jackscrew end. I didn't see a jackscrew mounted, so I just assumed that the PO removed it and trashed it. But after looking at some pictures of the regulators online, I'm now wondering - is the jackscrew mounted to the "back" of the regulator, so I'm just not seeing it?

I have the truck in storage at a buddy's shop with a blown motor, so it's not like I can just walk outside and see, I haven't gotten the rear seat to fold out out of the way, and it's harder still considering I can't put the window down to get a better look at things. I was about to just order up all new parts, but those jackscrews are stupid expensive, so I don't really want to buy one if its there and I just need new gears in it.

 

[JOES89K5]

Hello Not sure if you found it yet but after you open the inside panel on tailgate it’s on passenger side under window regulator. Watch out it’s spring loaded. I almost took my finger off. But fortunately it sprung back on the wrist I had broken last year.

 

[Billyworld]

If you need help, i am a reluctant tailgate expert. I got you covered brother. Video chat would be best.

 

[JOES89K5]

Hey Billyworld Did you grease the jackscrew. I wise they had a type of rivet that has a screw in thread instead of having to smash the backside. I had a close call with that spring. I should have looked into the repair before jumping into it. The prices on some of those replacement parts get expensive. I got mine up and working

 

[urbex]

I haven't even looked at the Blazer since the engine popped a head gasket. Probably won't look at it at all for a few more months at this point, lol.

 

[Billyworld]

Hey Billyworld Did you grease the jackscrew. I wise they had a type of rivet that has a screw in thread instead of having to smash the backside. I had a close call with that spring. I should have looked into the repair before jumping into it. The prices on some of those replacement parts get expensive. I got mine up and working

Send me a pick, and i will tell you exactly what i did. 7065810018