How do I open tailgate if the handle broke off?

[LITE-INN]

yep fix or repair daily

[buster83]

if nothing works above sawzall

[Clayton_Wetter]

How about removing the tailgate section and putting in a used one?

[bestway1990]

Plasma cutter and a magnetic bumper sticker!

And quit making fun of my two wheel drive Ranger. Just because you can't use overdrive in a head wind, leaks oil like a sieve and you have to turn off the A/C to go a little faster is no reason to berate my junk!

Thanks, Ralph

[Clayton_Wetter]

Oooops, sorry!!!

[bestway1990]

It's okay. You're not the only one that thinks they're junk. I had to send two of my mechanics to Louisville KY for service school back in about 2000. They came back just a bitching about my "no power ranger". I laughed it off until the next year when I had to send them to service school again. They DEMANDED a rental vehicle. I still love my junk!

[cswitch11]

How about removing the custom tailgates for pickup section and putting in a used one?

Bump. What do you mean? Just removed the tailgates and replace it with a used what? I am sorry but I don't get what you are trying to say. Having some problems with my tailgate too right now.

[Clayton_Wetter]

It's been a while since I posted that but I must have meant finding a used tailgate and installing it?

[LITE-INN]

its rusted out by now and those rangers ain't worth sh#t in the snow

[mudslinger47]

its rusted out by now and those rangers ain't worth sh#t!!

Fixed it for ya

Duane

[LITE-INN]

Fixed it for ya

Duane

when it snows park them

[croston71]

An Electrified SAWZALL run down the CRACK between the tailgate & bed side panel will dom the trick.

[Bubstr]

Come on guys, He asked for help, not a ration of B/S.

I don't have one in front of me right now, but the remains of the handle is fastened to the tail gate with rivets or bolts. grind these off and drill to allow the handle to be pulled out some. then if rods are connected just turn whole assembly to release the side latches. If this does not work remove rods from handle, being careful not to loose them ends in the bottom of the tailgate and pull them to the center with vice grips on each. If they don't want to move, which is usually the case when handle breaks off, squirt them from the inside with a good rust penetratent and flexible tube that comes with it and try again in a half hour. If they are really rusty, you may have to hit them vice grips with a hammer to free them up. Hope this helps you out.