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08-03-2008, 01:50 PM
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| Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: N.Georgia
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 |  Lube Tailgate Springs for 2003 Chevy Z71 My tailgate hooks have been sticking in an open position so that the gate will not latch shut. I was told to lube the spring at each hook and at gate latch. Anyone ever had this issue? What lube should I use?...WD-40? Also, do I have to remove the 3 bolts from the inside of the bed to do this? Thanks in advance!!!!! MCGA |
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08-03-2008, 01:56 PM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently, I live in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania.
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 | I have just shot them with WD-40 in the past, sprayed right in, and never had an issue. They stick ocasionally, it does work. I would not think you should have to rmove everything, unless you wanted to completely clean and lube everything. Welcome to the forum by the way.
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08-03-2008, 02:52 PM
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| after you use wd40 and get it working good. put some grease in there so you will not have to worry about it for awhile
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08-03-2008, 07:37 PM
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| the springs are not your problem, chevy has a poorly design tailgate handle. if you were to unhook the rods from your handle, i would be willing to bet a cold beverage that the latches would close like they should. you need to remove your handle and drill the factory rivet out and replace it with a bolt and nylock nut. New Truck Last edited by mudseeker; 08-03-2008 at 09:03 PM. Reason: spelling |
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08-03-2008, 07:51 PM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently, I live in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania.
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| what is it with people betting a cold drink all of a sudden? LOL.... There are minors on this forum you know! LOL....
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08-03-2008, 08:10 PM
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| A cold beverage cold be a soda or some water lol |
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08-03-2008, 08:15 PM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently, I live in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania.
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| o right, maybe I should get my mind out of the gutter....LOL....
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08-03-2008, 08:24 PM
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| Someday you might jr |
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08-03-2008, 08:27 PM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently, I live in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania.
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| Maybe... only time will tell! LOL...
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