I figured I'd just take a look at the tailgate mechanism on this thing, see how it works. Before my granddad bought it the previous owner just installed these gate latches on either side to keep it shut, total pain:
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So I thought, why not, idk, actually fix this? All it was was the tailgate handle had rusted in the open position. Took it out and put it in a vise and worked the arms back and forth with PB blaster until it was worked loose. Even if that's a bridge too far, the part is less than 20$ on rock auto. I don't get people. Anyway, one more thing off the list.
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