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Originally Posted by Rich72C10
Thank you Jiggers - finally got to drive around after replacing my starter a little while ago. It really changes the feel inside of the cab.
I also got myself a fully chrome tailgate handle from Auto Metal Direct (it is where I actually bought my tailgate from). Sadly I didn't notice my ship to was still setup for my brother to pick up the freight shipping for the replacement tailgate - so I'll have to wait extra time before I'll get it.
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Got my new chrome tailgate handle installed. It was a LOT easier getting the handle out and the new one in - I really expected it to be a chore. While it seems a little uneven on the passenger side (when looking from the top into the tailgate) it is a straight as I could get it. The one I took out, which was new from GMCPauls's gave my brother all kinds of problems. Even with the washers he welded on, it barely cleared the upper Trim. Which is why I couldn't get the SS Handle cover on, then it wouldn't clear the upper Trim at all.
I also found my driver side hinges came loose and allowing that side to slop around a little, so got that all tighten up. Then on the passenger side, the upper tongue thingy was dragging into the bed slot, one or two taps with BFH fix that.
It's like an all new tailgate, pretty chrome handle that isn't dragging, the bed closes much easier and doesn't move/wiggle.
