Tailgate cable instead of metal stays

[Jaroberts28]

Has anyone ever fit cables for the tailgate on an 80? One of my stays got damaged and was wondering if cables were an option? Tried searching on here and didn't see any threads about it.

Thanks,
Andy

 

[miatafreak]

This kit from @Outsane has the cable for one side. Kind of wanted to figure out the part for the cable alone so I could replace the stay on the opposite end with a cable as well.

Soft Tailgate kit

Tailgate kit Idea taken straight from ih8mud. https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/what-did-you-do-with-your-80-this-weekend.586191/page-3253 This is is not an easy install, take your time and review the pictures ask questions. Just a kit to make your life easier.. Comes with a pre-made cable to...

solvefunction.com

 

[whiskeytooth]

Has anyone ever fit cables for the tailgate on an 80? One of my stays got damaged and was wondering if cables were an option? Tried searching on here and didn't see any threads about it.

Thanks,
Andy

While looking for hardware for my tailgate I ended up ordering a Tacoma tailgate kit just for the hardware, when I (very rudimentary) put them side by side, they looked like the same length so I’m gonna test out the cables, I’ve got nothing to lose since my hinges are almost siezed with rust