1994 Chevy S-10 Tailgate Cables

MIKRIS

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1994 CHEVROLET S-10
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
211,000 MILES

My tailgate support cables snapped the other day and the replacement cables did not come with any mounting hardware. The original cables are mounted to the tailgate with a large rivet which I have to drill out to remove. Is there an alternative to the rivet for attaching the cable to the tailgate and if so where would I get it?

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 AT 7:54 AM

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NEWTONS10

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Very simple. I just did this today on my '99. Go to a Chevy dealer and get a recall kit: Part #15939908. It comes with two new cables and two new connecting bolts. (These are for a 2000 Chevy but it should fit yours okay.)

Use a 3/8" drill bit and drill out the existing rivets. Then use the 3/8" bit to enlarge the holes in the brackets where the rivets had been. Now remove the screws holding the mounting brackets into the tailgate. With the brackets loose, you can install the new cables with the new connecting bolts using wrenches. Then just put everything back together and you're set.

It's actually a nice install and if the cables break again, you can easily replace them with wrenches. No stupid rivets!

Good luck.

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Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 AT 9:22 PM

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