Tailgate Cables – 73-87 GMC Chevy Squarebody C10 Truck
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 |
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| Truck Year | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
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| Product Types | Tailgate Accessories, Truck Bed Parts, Other Accessories |
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| 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
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robert rust (verified owner) –
Amazing product
Jose Murguia (verified owner) –
Everything worked perfectly
Rosario Canizales (verified owner) –
Super quick shipping
Daryl Roerick (verified owner) –
Joseph (verified owner) –
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 !
Jeffrey R. (verified owner) –
They were simple to install and they are perfect
Melissa (verified owner) –
Came super fast , excellent customer service.
Dennis Yokley (verified owner) –
Tom Reese (verified owner) –
Quick delivery and great product
Taylor (verified owner) –
Great product, minimal work to get everything installed, took care of that annoying metal on metal rattle that the stock brackets produce
Gabriel Cervantes (verified owner) –
Justin C. (verified owner) –
Getting rid of the rattling factory setup.
Robby Fink (verified owner) –
Excellent product works like it’s supposed to also shipping was nice didn’t take to long to get here
Colin Z. (verified owner) –
Both fit perfectly and were the same length
Guillermo Jr Gutierrez (verified owner) –
Calvin Pochinko (verified owner) –
From Canada:
The tailgate supports appear to be of the highest quality and craftsmanship and were a perfect fit! I am very happy with the product and they were easy to install with the help of the installation video.. email communication was fast and friendly and I couldn’t ask for a better experience! I did have to pay a little bit of import Duty and tax to bring them to Canada but that is to be expected and I may lose a couple points for being non-original but I don’t care because I combined them with a set of Delrin non-removable tailgate bushings so no one can steal my tailgate and things should be all quiet back there now!.. thanks LS Fab!😃
Todd J. (verified owner) –
Great product! Easy to install and no more rattle.
Anthony (verified owner) –
Mike Wyatt (verified owner) –
The 16” cable work well on my ‘79 GMC truck. I did have to open up the slot about 0.010” of an inch to fit on the stud of the tailgate. I also used loctite on the threads as well as staked the end so it doesn’t loosen up. I would buy again.
Will LaRock (verified owner) –
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Robert Ware (verified owner) –
Simple install and great product.
Bought 2 cables works great.
Left review on Instagram.
Eddie Andrades (verified owner) –
Awesome products great company keep up the good work glad I met you guys at Dino’s git down