DaveAP Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 (edited) I am trying to order the plastic linkage parts for the tailgate latch. There are two that fit the rod that opens the latches. I was able to get one of them ( #661331030 the smaller of the two), but not the one that I really need. It is about 3/4" long, bends to a 90 degree, and has a knob that pushes into a hole and holds the rod in place. The guys at the suby dealer are really going out of their way to help, but say they can't find a part #. Happy thanksgiving day, Dave. Edited November 26, 2009 by DaveAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pksjeep Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Try going to a local junk yard. there are lots of cars out there that use these types of clip in the doors for the locks / linkages. you may find one that is not exactly the same, but should work. I am not sure how the latch system works in the brat tailgate, but perhaps if it just pulls you could use a small diameter cable with Some clamps on the ends. A small diameter cable is used on the latches for garage doors. Good luck with this. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman2 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Dave, I was having a similar problem with my Brat. I guess that the clip has disappeared off the L shaped rod causing it to pull through. Then the tailgate will not open correct? This is what I have done and it works fairly good for a while. I wrapped a medium size ty-wrap for electrical wire around the back side of the L piece. Latch it down pretty snug and it will hold it in place for a few months. Come loose I just work it back over and it is good to go for a couple of more months. I have been doing this for over a year now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAP Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 Dave,I was having a similar problem with my Brat. I guess that the clip has disappeared off the L shaped rod causing it to pull through. Then the tailgate will not open correct? This is what I have done and it works fairly good for a while. I wrapped a medium size ty-wrap for electrical wire around the back side of the L piece. Latch it down pretty snug and it will hold it in place for a few months. Come loose I just work it back over and it is good to go for a couple of more months. I have been doing this for over a year now. Good idea, thanks. I am going to look at generic ones at autozone, also may be able to find one that works for some other brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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