suzuki-guy

Today I went to open my tail gate and the handle pulled out further then usual. The left side will unlatch but the right side will not. Anybody else had this problem before? How would I go about fixing it? Thansk' in advance guys.

lukemoore646

i had to go outside and look at my 93 first, if its the same there are 2 plastic clips that the linkage hooks to and i bet you broke one

suzuki-guy

I just looked the linkage is fine there is a spring in there that is broke no idea where to start on fixing it!

lukemoore646

i guess i would start by taking the handle out, its only 3 torx bolts, havent ever had one out but i bet you end up breaking those clips unhooking them

suzuki-guy

Yeah im fixing it as much as my wallet allows. I got so much money in it I could not get out of it what its worth!

EvansBlue

I had that problem with mine believe it or not... I replaced the old weak springs and greased up all the other moving parts. It actually unlatches easier now than the one on Dad's 08.

suzuki-guy

Is it easy to replace and how much did you pay?

EvansBlue

A royal PITA to replace and the springs were some my Granddaddy bought for his truck before he traded it on his Z82. I think he bought them for like $30 at NAPA.
It didn't take too long though. About 30 minutes each if you have the tools ready.