How do I open tailgate if the handle broke off?

[michael]

I have a '99 S10 that I just broke off the tailgate handle. I have a cover on the truck that can't open unless I open the tailgate first, so I can't get inside to unscrew anything on the tailgate. Any suggestions on how to open from the outside?

[Clayton_Wetter]

Come on people!! This is the Tailgate Section. This must be the best place to get an answer. lol

[82Motorsports]

Can you see the rod that runs to each side that used to be connected to the handle? If so just pull them with say a pair of pliers or visegrips toward where the handle was.

[mudeater18]

Come on people!! This is the Tailgate Section. This must be the best place to get an answer. lol

I was thinking the same thing !!

[31KMOD]

try to pull them at the same time

[PaperMen]

Grab a screwdriver and move to the side of the tailgate where it attaches to the truck side via the hinges. Slide the screwdriver into the hinge mechanism and try to manually release the black rubber gasket that holds the tailgate to the truck hinge rod. Push the screwdriver up to release the tailgate.

[dirtfan2757]

You all are wrong!

Buy a Ford!

[Highside Hustler25]

A Chevy S10?

Try a can opener.

[petesvoice]

well if your a republican you

take your gun out and shoot it a couple times,,, if that doesnt work you call sara palin and ask her what they do in alaska when that happens, and if that still doesnt work you take a torch and cut a hole in it wrap a chain thru it and drive off,, somethin s gotta give.

[Clayton_Wetter]

take your gun out and shoot it a couple times,,, if that doesnt work you call sara palin and ask her what they do in alaska when that happens, and if that still doesnt work you take a torch and cut a hole in it wrap a chain thru it and drive off,, somethin s gotta give.

And if your an "O" type Democrat you just sell it for cash for clunkers and let material products be wasted and destroyed.

[jog49]

Buy a Ford? LOL! He said the tailgate handle broke; not that the whole tailgate fell off the truck!

[LITE-INN]

I 've driven anumber of s -10s over the years including thenew apporved colorado and they are (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word) boxes bu they are still better than ranger what a peiece of crap that is

[Clayton_Wetter]

I 've driven anumber of s -10s over the years including thenew apporved colorado and they are (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word) boxes bu they are still better than ranger what a peiece of crap that is

I drove a Ranger "ONE TIME"!!!!

A government vehicle, it had a lot of power. Like 0 to 10 MPH in one minute!!!

[Clayton_Wetter]

Buy a Ford? LOL! He said the tailgate handle broke; not that the whole tailgate fell off the truck!

Then he would have to fix the whole truck!!!

[LITE-INN]

Try driving a ranger in the snow lmfao