Tailgate Handle

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  1. Gatordrag

    Gatordrag Enthusiast

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    I am looking for a Chrome Tailgate Handle, anyone know of a Metal one that is a little more Durable than the plastic ones that are so easy to break?
     
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    Try ebay
     
  3. Gatordrag

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    Tried Ebay. I dont think they made an 84-88 Tailgate handle in Chrome......wonder if the 89-95 would work on it?
     
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    Ahhh Thanks....I did a serch to no avail...
     
  6. JOE_1985

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    I have an 89-95 handle on mine it fits n works but you havta notch one of the bolt holes on the tailgate n use a washer
     
  7. flacostaco

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    im useing one of thoe as well i just redrille the existing whole with a drill bit a bit bigger and bolts right up :waytogo:
     
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    Thanks guys I ordered a newer metal handle and will be trying it soon..
     

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