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Tailgate is wonky

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by kpinthebay, Jul 18, 2020.

  1. Jul 18, 2020 at 11:54 AM
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    kpinthebay

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    Hey someone help me out. When I drop my tailgate, looks like the right side support cable takes all the load and the left side always has slack. This happens no matter the terrain I'm on. Level ground, my driveway, where ever, when ever. Thoughts on how to remedy?

    When tailgate is up, looks like all the lines line up. To my eye, doesn't look misaligned like some others here.
     
  2. Jul 18, 2020 at 11:58 AM
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    Lawfarin

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  3. Jul 18, 2020 at 11:59 AM
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    I’d wager that the left side cable is slightly longer.
     
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  4. Jul 18, 2020 at 12:06 PM
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    Once it drops some, does it slowly go to level evenly? Thinking one of the dampers that slowly resist the gate drop could be defective.
     
  5. Jul 18, 2020 at 12:42 PM
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    mutely

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    I can’t remember if the cables are interchangeable, but if they are, swap the cables over, that’ll tell you what’s wrong.
     
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  6. Jul 18, 2020 at 1:26 PM
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