2003 Chevy Silverado Tailgate very hard to close

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
79,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STL_REDHEAD
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The tailgate is very hard to close. Must lift up slightly on the right side of tailgate and slam for it to latch. Have replaced the the outer and inner hinges on both sides and sprayed with WD-40 with no improvement. Any body have any ideas? Thank you.

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This was the closest category I thought question should be in.
Jul 29, 2010 at 10:24 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The latch bolted to the bed needs adjusted. Loosten it and readjust it until the door closes easily. If I remember correctly, you need a T45 torx to loosten it.
Aug 1, 2010 at 11:14 PM