Our new tailgate cables replace your old noisy metal tailgate straps on your classic truck. This direct replacement cable is an easy 5-minute install — no more rattles, rust, or paint flaking off.
Please measure your current strap length to verify no one has swapped the tailgate, latches, or striker plates with ones from a different year.
- ✅ 1973-75 is 15.5" from center of eyelet to center of slotted pin on tailgate
- ✅ 1976-87 is 16" from center of eyelet to center of slotted pin on tailgate
Cables come with all necessary mounting hardware.
- ✅ If you're using our Gen 1 Gate Saver (bigger diameter: 18.3mm), 1 cable is needed (passenger side).
- ✅ If using our Gen 2 Gate Saver (smaller diameter: 15.3mm), 2 cables can be used (one on each side of your tailgate).
May require slight filing on the slotted end due to slight variances in slot width.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Truck Year | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
| Truck Make | |
| Truck Model | Blazer, C10, C20, C30, Jimmy, K10, K5, Sierra, Silverado, Squarebody, Squarebody C10, Suburban |
| Product Types | |
| Material | |
| Brand | |
| Interior / Exterior | |
| Type | 1973-1975 (15.5" center to center), 1976-1987 (16" center to center) |
24 reviews for Tailgate Cables – 73-87 GMC Chevy Squarebody C10 Truck
Tailgate Cables - 73-87 GMC Chevy Squarebody C10 Truck
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Amazing product
Everything worked perfectly
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The 16″ tailgate cable hinges worked great on my 77 c10 I didn’t realize there were different lengths for the different year model tailgates but I’m happy they worked thank you love them !