help how to remove S10 tailgate cables

STRAYDOG · 01-23-2008, 07:15 PM

Cant remove tailgate cables from my 1998 S10 tailgate held on via

a large rivet , looks like I need to grind or cut off rivet with a dremmel tool,

before doing such need a avice if this is the apprroiate proceedure ...

gmtech · 01-23-2008, 08:19 PM

There is a recall or special policy on some of them that are covered by your dealer because i have replaced some. I used a drill to removed them just stuck a piece of metal between the bracket and bed of truck drilled them out while they are attached then loosened the bolts and installed new cables with screws and then retightened the bolts

STRAYDOG · 01-24-2008, 04:12 AM

what size drill ? the rivet is 1/2 to 5/8 , I tried to remove bracket ater taking out bolts

( to use drill press) & the little gizmo that moves back & forth to open taigate is preventing removing bracket.......... thanks

gmtech · 01-24-2008, 10:07 AM

i think it was a 3/8 drill bit the rivot head is bigger than the shank that goes through the hole

junior3382 · 01-24-2008, 10:22 AM

I want to ask a dumb question here. Why do you need to remove the cables to begin with? Did they break? I was just curious.

o3shortbed · 01-24-2008, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by junior3382

I want to ask a dumb question here. Why do you need to remove the cables to begin with? Did they break? I was just curious.

id say they did 88-98 chevy fulsize truck were mad about them rusting out and breaking. oem part was made in china ahd the replacement gm now uses is made in mexico or vise versa. either way thats what you get when 10y/o kids are making ur parts

STRAYDOG · 01-24-2008, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by junior3382

I want to ask a dumb question here. Why do you need to remove the cables to begin with? Did they break? I was just curious.

Yes both broke

01-23-2008, 07:15 PM	#1
STRAYDOG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ipswich,Massachusetts Home of the Clam Posts: 52	help how to remove S10 tailgate cables Cant remove tailgate cables from my 1998 S10 tailgate held on via a large rivet , looks like I need to grind or cut off rivet with a dremmel tool, before doing such need a avice if this is the apprroiate proceedure ... __________________ Semper Fi

01-24-2008, 04:12 AM	#3
STRAYDOG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ipswich,Massachusetts Home of the Clam Posts: 52	what size drill ? the rivet is 1/2 to 5/8 , I tried to remove bracket ater taking out bolts ( to use drill press) & the little gizmo that moves back & forth to open taigate is preventing removing bracket.......... thanks __________________ Semper Fi

01-24-2008, 10:22 AM	#5
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently, I live in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Posts: 3,170	I want to ask a dumb question here. Why do you need to remove the cables to begin with? Did they break? I was just curious. __________________ *The Blazer is dead, so I pumped her with lead, laid her to bed, and bought a FORD instead!*

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01-23-2008, 08:19 PM	#2
gmtech Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: farmville Va Posts: 348	There is a recall or special policy on some of them that are covered by your dealer because i have replaced some. I used a drill to removed them just stuck a piece of metal between the bracket and bed of truck drilled them out while they are attached then loosened the bolts and installed new cables with screws and then retightened the bolts

01-24-2008, 10:07 AM	#4
gmtech Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: farmville Va Posts: 348	i think it was a 3/8 drill bit the rivot head is bigger than the shank that goes through the hole