Tailgate Cable Bolt Part Number needed

[growe32]

Does anyone have the part number for the bolt that the tailgate cable attaches to? I butchered mine during tailgate assist install… I can’t tighten it anymore, it’s fine now but if I ever have to remove it I probably couldn’t get it tight again.

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[Toddman45]

Call fairway Ford, ask for the parts department, and then ask for Kevin. Best customer service I've ever dealt with over the phone or online and their prices are fair and usually lower than others.

 

[growe32]

Call fairway Ford, ask for the parts department, and then ask for Kevin. Best customer service I've ever dealt with over the phone or online and their prices are fair and usually lower than others.

Thanks, I’ll give em a call.

 

[Ginger0461]

Does anyone have the part number for the bolt that the tailgate cable attaches to? I butchered mine during tailgate assist install… I can’t tighten it anymore, it’s fine now but if I ever have to remove it I probably couldn’t get it tight again.

W714928-s439

 

[Runabout]

Uncanny timing. Just came in from installing same.
That bolt was TIGHT! Thought I was gonna strip the torx socket. Didn’t have an impact wrench on hand. It finally broke free without damage.

 

[Mike Wezzo]

Uncanny timing. Just came in from installing same.
That bolt was TIGHT! Thought I was gonna strip the torx socket. Didn’t have an impact wrench on hand. It finally broke free without damage.

What size tory bit did you use?

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

What size tory bit did you use?

Mike,
For the tailgate latch/cable bolt
part #W714928-s439
The proper size is Torx Plus 45
The lobs on a Torx PLUS are thicker and offer a better grip.

A regular Torx 50 may work but you may end up stripping the bolt and screwing up the bit itself.
As the OP and I did

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