Pickup truck tailgate adjustment field notes
The 4 ton
hand winch did a good job
at squeezing the truck bed frame a few centimeters in an attempt to
make the tailgate latch stay closed.
It helped a little, but not
enough to feel like it won't pop open during a hard bump.
We've got a GMC dealer close
by that might know what's wrong, but I've been afraid to ask them due
to the fear of sticker shock.
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Joey --- I'm glad you commented. I tried to pass on what you'd said, but I think I mangled it, and Mark didn't really understand until he read your comment. He went out and poked around some more, and I think he agrees with you.
Anonymous --- That would be another good thing to try! Never hurts to oil things...
Lisa --- What's funny is that he didn't even pose for that shot. I heard him outside working and went to take some photos, and that was really what he did first.
Might be a little too obvious, but I have had an issue with my S10 tailgate for a few years now. . . When I close the tailgate, I have to also make sure the handle is pushed down and in?? Once that second step is done - we are golden!