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Help: Broken Tailgate Latch

SleeperLS

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Oct 19, 2008
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I went out to my truck this morning to load up our suitcases and head fishing. When I pulled the handle, something plastic sounded like it broke and the handle is floppy and won't open the tailgate. Problem is my truxedo cover is fully latched and closed, all of my fishing and boat gear is in the truck bed as well.

Is there a way I can get this tailgate open without having to cut my truxedo cover off and ruin it? How can I get this tailgate open? Thanks for the help.
 

SleeperLS

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I broke off the handle and took a peek inside. I got lucky and stuck a screw driver in that slot, pushed toward the middle of the gate, and it opened right up. Now I just need to find a replacement handle. Thanks again for the tips gents. I was ready to rip that soft top off with my hands given how shitty this weekend trip went.

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