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Broken Tailgate handle

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by ladywolf, Jun 9, 2018.

  1. Jun 9, 2018 at 7:30 PM
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    ladywolf

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    Got around to fixing that today. Got the new part in Thursday from Camelback. A 10mm socket, a small flathead screwdriver, and a T30 Torx was all that was needed for this project.

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    You can see that the little chintzy plastic clip for one of the 2 rods had finally given up the ghost after 13 years. Not bad for an OEM handle and abuse!

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    New one all nice and neat and installed. function test completed. happily put back together and then proceeded to hit the local home improvement store for landscaping stuff for my yard.

    I spent the 90 bucks for an OEM one through Camelback Toyota, instead of going the cheapy route through Rock Auto. With as much as I use my tailgate, and knowing how Toyota's dont like aftermarket stuff (and the fact that rock auto in this case couldnt guarantee which manufacturer or the specs on which one would be sent), I ponied up the money and called it money well spent.
     
  2. Jun 9, 2018 at 7:51 PM
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    For another $95.00 you can add the pop and lock auto tailgate lock. Pretty damn easy to install
     
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  3. Jun 9, 2018 at 7:53 PM
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  4. Jun 9, 2018 at 8:06 PM
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    garnaz

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    Just the rod clips broke. Was the outer pull broken also? That's what broke on mine. Haven't changed it yet. Don't use the bed as much as the 4x4.
     
  5. Jun 10, 2018 at 5:31 AM
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    I broke the handle before I realized the rod clip had busted. Joys of it being early in the morning and trying to load stuff up for a trail ride. No matter what I had to buy a new handle.
     
  6. Jun 10, 2018 at 8:45 AM
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    Nice job. Did mine a few years back with The Rock Auto replacement. Musta got lucky as its pretty solid and holding fine. Pretty easy swap out.
     
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  7. Jul 21, 2018 at 7:48 PM
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    Same thing happened to mine...handle broke, bought the parts and found out the clip inside broke before i owned it and he fixed it with a twistie tie of all things...guess it was gonna have to be fixed anywau...who even does that lol
     
  8. Jul 22, 2018 at 6:11 AM
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    someone who's resourceful and thrifty!!
     
  9. Jul 22, 2018 at 9:44 AM
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    A 2 cent plastic ziptie would have better than a 1 cent bread loaf twistie tie, lol...who knows, might have been a real pinch and used what was handy
     
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  10. Jul 23, 2018 at 1:26 AM
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    Smart fixing with OEM. Mine broke, fixed with a cheapy one and works only if you pull hard to one side of the handle. Have since bought the OEM... lesson learned
     
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  11. Aug 29, 2018 at 3:22 AM
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    Tailgate handle, and that cheesey fuel door are the suckingest thing on the first gen. Otherwise, a great truck.
     
  12. Aug 29, 2018 at 6:53 AM
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    I beg to differ. The pinch weld in the front fender is the suckiest. It doesn't like tires bigger than 32" :D

    Good job Ladywolf.
     
  13. Aug 29, 2018 at 9:23 AM
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  14. Aug 29, 2018 at 11:48 AM
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    No way, I have a sawzall and a grinder :cool::sawzall:
     
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