How to Fix a 1st Gen Cummins Tailgate: SUPER EASY!!!
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Getting your tailgate working properly is SUPER easy! Anyone else had these issues? Let me know below
Mine does not function and I know why. the rods have detached from the handle. I can reach in and pull them with some difficulty.
Our 92 d250's tailgate suddenly stopped working. Took it apart and discovered one of the plastic clips was broken, ordered the clips from your description. The 3 bolts that hold the latch assembly came out super hard though! Had to go buy a #4 Phillips screwdriver and still stripped the head on the one. Had to drill it out and replace it.
I’m getting ready to do a roll on bed liner tomorrow on my 81 D-150, but the tailgate is stuck!!! This is definitely my morning project to hopefully fix it and to make it easier!
@@jlinville1988 you'll be shocked how easy it is to fix!
Muchísimas gracias 👍
I've got a '92 D250 and the tailgate hasn't worked in years. I just fettled with the latch mechanism on the ends of the tailgate to get it open. Video was great, I do wish you had gotten the disassembly on camera. I just ordered the clips and will get this thing fixed by the weekend. Thanks
Glad it helped!
Thumbs Up Tim ! Another good tutorial......
Thanks Ron!
i have a 1987 w150 having same problem
It's an easy fix and it will feel like a new trucks with a functional tailgate 👍
mine recently stopped working,
I have also been know to leave my keys in the ignition ass well, actually one time locked spare key in there as well
Thanks!
Thanks you so much Ryan 👍
Got one florence,alabama
👍
76 W100 tailgate is stuck closed
Thanks for doing this video I have a 87 d150 and me and my son picked up a 81 d150 with the leaning tower of power that needs all this done I've done it on mine but great refreshing video😉
I have one
Cool
I have the same issue
Now you can fix it 👍
Stripped the scree
I have a 1991 with a non working tailgate
Now you can fix it!
The tailgate on my 1990 doesn’t work properly, I’ll be using this info soon, thanks.
This should get you all fixed up
I'm 15 with 1 first gen
Nice! Welcome to the channel!
I need this also thanks again!
Glad to help 😁
Nice to know I’m not the only one locking my keys in my old cars. Too damn spoiled by the new stuff.
Mine was not opening when I bought it last month, now it doesn’t latch to stay closed. 🤣 my 79 Ramcharger has never had an issue so this was new to me. Replaced the plastic elbows in the doors a couple times. Great video, thanks!
Oh yeah, do all the tailgates have the panel that comes off? My 85 looks like your other one, at a glance doesn’t appear to have a removable panel?
I had an 88 d100 tailgate worked great, my 92 w250 12v tailgate, not so much 😅
Shoot! What's the deal with the 92 one?
@@decentgarage honestly never looked into it, but after seeing this video im definitely looking into it this weekend! Follow my Instagram so we can chat, dont need to blow up your TH-cam comments! Absolutely love the content man! Keep it up, instagram: @92Big_Blue_Bummins
The link to the clips say they are for 99-07 chevy truck. Are theses the same you ordered for your Dodge or has amazon changed the item in the link?
Yes 👍
I have one that does not function correctly
Yes I own one that doesn't open
Good video, just a shame that you skipped the part how to remove the plastic trim around the handle... Where do I pry to get that off without breaking it?
That all comes off with the LE panels 👍
First gen tailgate is broken lmao
Amen.
And door is sagging and have the water leak in the corner. All the typical first gen problems. Fixed the headlight switch already. Thanks for the videos really helps out having a channel to go to for all my first gen issues!
Tailgate does the same thing. I have to pull the handle and pull up on one of the clips
Well now you can fix it!
This is the exact problem my 1st gen has just the opposite side
The website for clips show for chevy I'm assuming they also fit the first Gen Dodge?
Yep they are the same 👍
@@decentgarage thank you so much. Love your videos very helpful!!
Quick fix-if rods are still attached, but latches don’t travel enough to open the tail gate. Use screwdriver to get the tail gate open. Space out the latch brackets on each side of the tail gate by doing the following…Remove the 2 bolts at latch on the side of the tail gate. Slide a washer in between the latch and the and tail gate itself. It’s easiest to barely start the top bolt with the washer captured between the latch bracket and the tail gate. Use needle nose to hold the washer between the bracket and tailgate to start the lower bolt. By spacing out the latches on each side of the tail gate, you are taking play out of the rods. This is quick and easy to make the tail gate function well without dealing with the rods themselves.
I've picked up a tailgate off a '91 at the Pull a Part to replace the banged up one on my '90. I need to remove the big trim panel to do a color change. How do I remove that panel? My guess is the tailgate you're working on here has the same panel due to the holes in the face of it. Does it simply snap off? Thanks. Good video.
Do you know any one that makes a lock for there old tailgates?
My 1989 D150 tailgate doesn't function. It has a similar issue to your where one side operates but the other doesn't
I have a 92 that I have to pull one of those tabs. I need to look into it but I kind of like it because my kids are still small and they can’t pull the tailgate down and get hit in the head 😊
That's a great point! Haha
My 85 w150 same issue started yesterday on the passenger side
Where is the link for the tailgate clips
In the description of the video 👍
@@decentgarage Your link says they are for a 1999-2007 chevy silverado, gmc sierra. Will they still work for a 1990 dodge d150 tailgate?
@@jonesc87 yep, those are the correct ones.
My clips move but don’t grab the actual latches in the ends.
Are they clipped to the latches on the end?
@@decentgarage that I do not know.
@@turnerbullock6093 gotta check that for sure
My tailgate is just like the one u showing us how to fix lol
YOUR SPOT MORRORS ARE IN THE WRONG PLACE. THEY SHOULD BE AS FAR AWAY FROM YOU AND THE TRUCK SO THAT YOU SEE THE MIATA BESIDE THE TRUCK. TO TEST GET ANOTHER ONE AND PLACE IT BESIDE THE PRESENT ONE. AS YOU DRIVE YOU WILL NOTICE THAT YOU WILL SEE MORE OF WHAT YOU NEED TO SEE WITH THE OUTER ONE. GET AN ALL ALUMINUM ONE THE PLASTIC ONES BLOCK A LITTLE BIT OF VISION AND ARE UGLY.
shocked there isnt an aftermarket metal replacement at this point
Yeah it's pretty crazy that there isn't. You binging all my videos? Keep the comments and questions coming!
@@decentgarage Nah- subscribed on youtube. I bought a ‘90 D250 1st gen a month ago w a 12V and a 5 spd G360. Going to bring it back to life. I also have a 2000 F250 crew cab - Flat Bed SRW with a 7.3 - The 12V gets 20+ mpg and my 7.3 gets 11-12 lol
I wonder if you could notch a small ring around the hook end and throw an EClip on the end after it goes in the hole?
I have to open my tailgate by moving the little locking tabs on either side of the gate to get it open
Welcome to the club 🙂👍
Damnnnnnnnn
How reliable are your automatic windows ? Mine are horrible they always stop working after a year
Mine have worked great for the 10 years I've owned the truck. Some times you have to pull the door panel off and lube all the mechanisms
@@decentgarage thank you very much sir !
@@pablocastro6995 no problem!
My 93 w250 gate does not work correctly
Now you can fix it.
Is there a secret to putting the latches back on?
Should be fairly easy as long as the handle is unattached from the tailgate
I have to grab a wrench to get the latches free every single time i want to put the tailgate down.
Well now you know how to fix it!
True. The first thing that I done with that truck is fix the headlights cause every time you'd turn em on they would flicker like they wasn't grounded good but I tore out the drinkers side marker light bulb and it fixed it, But I don't have taillights or a left blinker so I'm still grinding that part of it down But I've got no marker lights on any side and reverse light or lights are weak I can barley see anything behind me at night trying to back it up. But your videos are extremely entertaining to watch cause I don't dare touch my engine and it's interesting to see how different things can be done to slightly upgrade the performance and how to fix certain things light the tailgate or doors and stuff light that simple things that make my life better cause I know shes gonna look great and sound better. So thank you .:)
I’ve gotta pop the passenger side lever lol
Nice! Hopefully this video helps remedy the situation
I don't see any info on what to buy for clips? Good vid.
There should be a link in the video description 👍
Do I have two take the trim off the back side of my tail gate and do you have an easy way to take the screws out below the rhino liner which is covering the screws.
I have the first generation tail gate
Are you referring to the DODGE trim panel? That does need to be removed. I would use a pick to pick the rhino lining off those screws
Well, this is my first day of owning a first gen and it has so many issues but I'm starting with the least important one, the tail gate
Having a functional tailgate will make it feel 10x nicer a truck
well if it fully insured for you i am game to own it
I screamed when he wiped his finger across the hood 😭
What timestamp? I want to see what you're talking about 🤣
0:40 lol I’m not hating I have a first gen too and I’m so anal with it I only buy polishing brushes for boats to wash it with, I won’t wash it at public car washes etc and that’s my worst nightmare dust on my truck and someone wipes their finger down and leaves scratches and you just walk up and do it like nothing lol I subbed dude!!! 😂😁
Haha yeah i still need to cut and buff it and then I'll probably ceramic coat it. In the end it's still a truck though and gets used
@@decentgarage not tryna bust your balls. I always forget people don’t have as much money in paint as I do. My truck is two tone, a silver they painted these trucks in 93, and the other colour is true OEM Viper red $1800 a gallon. Lol
The things you had to pull up with your finger I have to put a screw driver on mine and hit them up with my palm to get them to release 😂
I know that life all too well 🤣
Wait wait wait....... you mean to tell me your not suppose to open your tailgate with a screw drive? I thought that was Dodge Factory Original! I've been doing it wrong for so many years...... Great Episode!
🤣 This is just an improvement on dodges engineering.
@@decentgarage Custom Dodge tailgate that actually opens with the handle!
SAME problem on both my 1st Gens!! Just read about metal clips in the comments (carb clips?). Is there a Dorman parts number for the metal. All I can find are plastic! ANOTHER good video!!!
I've heard of using the carb clips but I prefer the plastic ones as they tend to not vibrate as bad.
Great timing, I bought the plastic clips on Wednesday. Tired to put them on they just broke, they must have been on the shelf forever. Lol.. my tailgate is pretty beat. Had my welder buddy weld on it it was separating. Im look for another
Hopefully this helps 👍
Just purchased mine a month ago and yup...god ole tailgate!
Now you can fix it!
Great vid. Very helpful on my 85 D150 Prospector !
Glad it was helpful!
The tailgate on my 93 has this problem. Thanks for showing the fix!
Glad it was helpful!
I just bought a d150 in working on with my channel as well. Tail gate has a little play when closed
Adjust the striker pins and make sure the bumpers are there. Both mine have a little play still though
Mine doesn’t open with the handle only BT pulling the tabs.
I bet your clips are broken 👍
I got a 1986 Dodge been parked in my garage since 1999 tail gate worked fine when parked handle lifts tail gate don't open, Thank you I now know what to look into to fix her...
can you provide links for clips to hold the Dodge name plate to the tailgate and a link to purchase clips to hold the door panels firmly to the door. thanks 93 owner
I have not purchased those before but I do believe LMC sells them
Green = starboard = right, red = port = left. It's the same on ships and planes.
The more you know
Mine hasn’t worked since I bought it
Use this video and get it working!
Awesome vid!!..good to know👍🏽...by the way...thanks for the 10% discount code for the hungry diesel site. Saved me $18.00!!.Aloha 🤙🏽
Awesome! Glad it helped out.
Got an 85 d150 all new suspension, only 88,000 on it, drives great, been starting up one pump gas all winter, 318 2 barrel., used my biggest bit in rechargeable drill three screws came out no problem, if in a pinch you can get the doorman clip kit at autozone back in the help aisle, says gm ford but one of the clear clips in the kit fits, just ordered the packs you showed to have thanks, one of my clips in the middle broke replaced it works like butter again, mine doesnt have much rust, might try to do a paint job next year will see, thanks for all your vids
I have 93 Club Cab LE that I bought last week and the tailgate does not open. I'll be pulling it apart later to see what's wrong with it. Thanks for the video. :D
Nice, glad this could help you! Welcome to the channel and to 1st gen ownership 👍
Wish I keep my 86 tailgate know knowing this. But ya my93 is having this issue going to work on it now 👍
Fingers crossed!
My first gen has that exact problem. Will be fixing when he gets back from paint... and the one wire alternator, interior, u joints, tach, egt and boost gauges... it never ends..
That's the fun part of 1st gens is it never ends. That's why i love them.
Broken clip on mine. I found the inside trip lever, so just been opening it that way...but since you provided a link for the clips I guess it's time to make it work as it should. Good channel.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful
My 3rd tailgate has to be opened like you did almost from new
Haha, I guess that's how it goes sometimes!
I’ve got myself a shitbox tailgate lol
Lol 🤣
Got one! Same problem just on the passenger side. Tailgate needs some body work also.
Nice, it's an easy fix.
This video is right exactly what my tailgate is doing. Thumbs up my man!
Glad it was helpful!
I thought I had the same problem, managed to open it to find out I was...missing a hinge, that ones on me
🤣
Did you sell the 1st gen crew cab yet?
No way
Works better than it ever had!! Glad I took your advice and order the clips before hand. None were broken before I started taking it apart but everyone was so brittle that I needed to replace everyone. Once again you were dead on!! Thanks
Glad this was helpful!
Another great video! I had a broken plastic clip on the right side of the handle, at the time I didn't know how the clips worked. Knowing definitely makes a big difference when working inside the doors. Received my decent first gen stickers the other week, thanks again! Let me know if you ever want to get all the rattle noise out of your doors, I sound deadened mine and placed a couple pieces on the rods in specific places, now the sound like high end auto doors. Really makes a big difference! Nice LE panel!
🤯🤯🤯 This is an amazing idea! Message me and tell when you put the sound deadener. I've already got some that i can use
@@decentgarage messaged you on Facebook
Why would you not show the removal of the handle and the rods? This was a great video up to that point.
Sorry, some stuff i feel is pretty self explanatory isn't for some people. I've got a buddy who needs his fixed so I'll fix his and refilm this. It's not hard
@@decentgarage I figured it out as you worked through the rest of the video.
I used your link to order the clips. I had a heck of a time getting the three handle screws out. I replaced all of the clips while I had it apart and just like magic the old tailgate flops open when I pull on the handle. Thanks for the video.
Glad it was helpful 👍
Awesome video!
Really helped me out!! Curse those plastic clips lol!
Quick question, have you or anyone ever dabbled with alignments/ steering?
Truck plus pulling like crazy both right and left. The worst part is, Bayreuth cause it. If I hit a bump, Foch the wheel, anything lol. I was thinking about doing a steering stabilizer, since it already has a steering box done. Any ideas?
That could be a number of things. I would make sure your front rotors are good, also checking your steering box and steering shaft for slop.
@@decentgarage Thank you, I think I got it dialed in to the tie rod ends and wheel bearings! Go figure hahaha. Sorry in advance, Im going to be all over ur feed! I just got a 91.5 ic 12v reg cab. Been on the forums and ur channel non stop just soaking up info! Thank you again!!
@@danielfisher9966 glad you got it figured out!
I never lock my first gen😂. I never keep anything valuable in it and I never lock mine so someone doesn’t break a window trying to get in. I guarantee someone couldn’t start it unless they knew me and where my hidden fuel cutoff is
SWEET SWEET truck! Only thing I would is it would have to be stick shift... great truck and great helpful video.
I will be manual swapping it at some point for aure
@@decentgarage do you have the a518 auto in it now?
@@darrellyoder2602 yes, stock a518
@@decentgarage that is what ours has.it shifts good with 230k miles I can't complain, but we also have a 2003 ram 2500 cummins with a 6spd manual and I think it is tons funner to drive...
@@darrellyoder2602 agreed. I will 6 speed swap mine at some point
thats not dirt friend. it is strategic air injection for all to breathe.
Yes
yes.
What seats you have in your truck man? I have a first gen extended cab and I was wondering if I can make a 2nd gen back seat fits in my 1st gen?
I just released a video on them this week. Go check it out.
@@decentgarage ok thanks
I really appreciate your videos. My truck needs a lot of work and you have become an excellent resource. Thanks again!
Glad the videos are helpful paul! Thanks for the support
Hey where's my shoutout? 😂 Jk, good video as always Tim
Oh shoot!!! I meant to shout you out!! I'll get you back.
@@decentgarage it's all good man. Just messing with you
Can you please help me find a crew cab long bed 4x4. I keep finding rotted ones. Help! I need one so the whole family can ride in the tow vehicle to go camping. I don’t like any other body style
What part of the country are you in?
Decent Garage I’m in NY
I find more square body chevys with Cummins in them than dodges
@@wiremonkeys1142 shoot I know of a great one that's already swapped and is done perfectly outside of DC. Dm me on instagram or fb if you want more details. If you don't have those shoot me an email at decentgaragechannel@gmail.com
Great video as always man!
Thanks man!
Great video today loved the information about fixing a tailgate. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.
Thanks David!
Was there a link for the rods? I watched this on my TV and searching on my phone but yet to find anything? Maybe just the measurements and i could bend up my own?
Have the same problem, I'm missing a rod, what was your solution?
Pro tip: steel carburetor clips fit instead of plastic ones. Available by dorman HELP!
Interesting 🤔 I may have to try that
@@decentgarage they work on the door linkage too
Part number?? PLEEEEEEZ!! LOL
@@tobylou8 dorman 41017 you might need 2 sets, cant remember
@@skuuubasteve14 Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I've done this repair so many times with plastic and resigned myself to just using the latch releases. Gonna give it a shot!! Did I say "THANK YOU"? LOL
Thanks for that, I've been arguing with my '93 tailgate for years, they are especially bad when hauling loads that shift, like firewood for instance. any thing that could be pushing back against the gate when you want it to open. I am a new sub, thanks again. 1993 d250, cummins, auto
Hopefully this helps with your issue. So happy you've joined the Decent Crew!
Perfect timing
Hope it helped 👍
My tailgate will open from the handle but I have to pull up then dig around for the rod that goes to the handle🤣
Fix it! It's easy!
Nice video. I have the panel, so I wish you had shown more about removal. Wondering if you have to take that off so you can get end latches out. Think you forgot to post link to connector rods. FYI - my problem is not that the tailgate won't open, but that it will not latch close.
The panel is easily removed by 10 torx bolts on the inner side of the tailgate. Sorry about that.
@@decentgarage Thanks, Figured that out (carefully) but also had to carefully remove the plastic panel clips in each of the 4 corners. 2 were worn, Believe I have a substitute. Tailgate back on after thorough cleaning of the components. Just need to put panel back on. FYI - owned this since new (extended cab made in Mexico) and it is near mint (my work truck for years, If you want to do a well viewed video, do one on trouble shooting the cruise control .... or where to pick up/use the electronic diagnostic tool. Currently restoring 2 Dodge Sweptline 4WDs from the 1960s. All this helping with getting through the pandemic.
My first gen has that exact problem. Will be fixing when he gets back from paint... and the one wire alternator, interior, u joints, tach, egt and boost gauges... it never ends..
I actually love the fact that it never ends with a 1st gen 🤷♂️
My first gen has that exact problem. Will be fixing when he gets back from paint... and the one wire alternator, interior, u joints, tach, egt and boost gauges... it never ends..
My first gen has that exact problem. Will be fixing when he gets back from paint... and the one wire alternator, interior, u joints, tach, egt and boost gauges... it never ends..
My first gen has that exact problem. Will be fixing when he gets back from paint... and the one wire alternator, interior, u joints, tach, egt and boost gauges... it never ends..