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97 Ranger tailgate blues.

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97' Ranger 4x4
I am trying to find out what is not working right in my tailgate assembly. I can't seem to find any diagrams of the internal workings of the tailgate. Does any one know where I should go to see any such diagrams? My Haynes manual doesn't even have one.
 



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tailgate

the problem is that the handle is all wonky it seems like it is broken but it is still attached. There is a bunch of play in it. It isn't all tight
 












tailgate

No not yet I have to pull off my checker plate and then I have to grind off the rihno liner to get the plate off . the rihno guy didn't do the job very well . So that is why I was looking for some diagram of what's in there so I could at least wrap my head around what might be the problem.
 






....There is a long rod that goes from the handle to the latch....More than likely one of the plastic clips that holds the rod to either end broke...;)

...A dealer would have a diagram and the clip I believe is a dealer only item...;)
 






tailgate

Thanx for all the help I have the parts on order from ford. Just under $100cdn. Crazy. I couldn't find anything after market locally. Bummer.
 






...We have vendors on the bottom of the Forums page that could have helped find the parts you needed...Probably cheaper too..:dunno:
 






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