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Your cart is empty.This tailgate support cable matches the fit and function of the original cables on specific vehicles. Made of quality materials, this durable cable is engineered to stabilize the tailgate over the long haul. This part is compatible with the following vehicles. Before purchasing, enter your vehicle trim in the garage tool to confirm fitment. [Toyota Tacoma: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004]
Craig Thompson
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2024
I installed it maybe 10 years ago. Still working fine.
Wintermutt
Reviewed in Canada on August 14, 2021
I'm satisfied so far - see how long it lasts. The originals were a disappointment for genuine Toyota parts.
BobO
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2021
These tailgate cables are very well made and the fit is very good. Like other reviewers have already stated they are a little longer than the OEM cables about 3/8" longer. This difference, however, does not result in the gate coming down too close to the bumper. They are about half the cost of the original parts. Definitely order these in pairs. Mine were installed on a 1996 Tacoma 2WD.
Gary Thatcher
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2021
Arrived in good condition. Were exact match for the existing cable. All screws, washers. and items were in package.. Was easy to install and fit perfectly. Very Pleased
mark
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2020
Great product. It is a cable. It does fit the truck. what else can you say.
sackey
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2019
Except for the part where one of my OEM cables was at one point cut open and the cable inside was rusted and fraying. Anyway, the important stuff:PRO: easy install (one screw per cable), they seem well enough made, comes with new versions of all the stuffCON: One of the two cables I got sent was missing a little plastic washer (I just reused the best looking one from the ones I was removing) other reviews imply this might be kind of a normal occurrence.Not a con but a warning: Either introduce a bend or be careful closing the tailgate for a while after you install these as the new cable is stiff enough it won't necessarily just fold into the gap correctly on it's own.
Chris King
Reviewed in Canada on December 21, 2018
Direct bolt on for my 99 Tacoma. I noticed some people said it was to long or didnt fit properly, mine was exact same length as the OEM ones that broke.
RW Gore
Reviewed in Canada on November 9, 2018
Delivered on time. Fit as described.
Rodney Robichaud
Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2017
perfect fit
Woodworker
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2017
The cable fit well..good product. I paid attention to other reviewers' comments about the cable wanting to slip into the space against the taillight housing and interfering with closing of the tailgate. The package instructions about bending the cable into a 'U' shape solved the problem. Also, I noticed that the package instructions say to install the large metal washer last. My 2000 Tacoma original equipment was installed with the small nylon washer installed last - thus retaining the metal washer AND the cable onto the bolt - admittedly a small point,Would definitely buy this again.
Nathan S.
Reviewed in Canada on April 12, 2015
it fit
Patrick McGannon
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2014
Originally purchased 2 replacement cables from ebay for 14.95 that claimed to be for my 95' Toyota Tacoma. Those cables had the angles wrong on the metal ends, had the wrong bolts, and prevented the door from shutting properly. I went through the hassle of returning those and then purchased these instead. I wish I had purchased these in the first place because they are a perfect fit.
mark r stutzman
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2013
What can I say? The used Tacoma I bought had both tailgate cables rusted through. Installation takes only 5 minutes or so, but be warned - you need a #3 Phillips screwdriver (the big one that you never need for anything else). You also may need some WD-40 or other penetrating oil, if the captive nuts are a bit rusty. The supplied screws that these hang from may be hard to get in without it - mine certainly were.Tip: Prevailing wisdom is to replace both cables, even if you need only one, as they stretch slightly over the years, so if you replace only one, your tailgate may be slightly lopsided.
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