I need new cables as the original ones are not in great shape. I ordered the cables that are supposedly specific for this '87 truck from RockAuto, but they are the wrong size. They are 1" too long, and when installed the tailgate slopes down at a noticeable angle.
The original cable is 18 1/4"
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The part on RockAuto is Needa 38523, which is available in other sites as well and matched to this truck, is the wrong size.
Amazon has one that is part number 209185DPER
https://www.amazon.com/CPP-Tailgate-.../dp/B06XY7WW3J
Ebay has a few, this one with no part number (the review says it's too long... so this is probably not right)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tailgate-Ca....c100005.m1851
and this one, part number 58179HZ, with no measurements..
https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-1983-19...UAAOSw8fJbn9mE
Does anyone know where I can find the correctly sized cables? (other than a pick and pull, as I have no access to any)
Thanks
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