1997 Dodge Ram tailgate open hard

225,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FUZZY45
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tailgate opens hard have to shake and pull
Dec 16, 2008 at 3:12 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Try spraying the linkage / latches on both sides of tailgate with WD40 or an equal product.

Let me know if this helps.
Joe
Dec 17, 2008 at 5:13 AM
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