2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission broken tailgate cable

[DIESEL RAM]

My tailgate cable broke on my 98 2500. Does anyone know where a better one can be purshed or have suggestions for fixing the old one?

thanks

 

[Got Smoke?]

My local parts houses (Auto Zone) had them in their "HELP" misc section for like $15 a piece I think..... cheaper than the dealer.



Helpful hint hit the ends of your cables with silicone where water can't get into them and cause them to rust and eventually snap.

 

[DIESEL RAM]

Thanks Mark I'll give it a try.

James

 

[ntillm01]

To keep them from breaking again, due to mointure accumulation and the resulting rust, I recommend putting a dab of epoxy on each end. Where the bracket crimps around the cable, there is a socket where you can see the exposed cable ends. Dab a little in there, let it set up and they're all sealed.