Tailgate Support Cable for 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 1500 & More - Dorman 38522

$16.99

Dorman - HELP Tailgate Support Cable 38522

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Part number: 38522

UPC: 037495385220

Condition: New

Weight: 0.40 LBS

Item Package Quantity: 1

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Dorman - HELP Tailgate Support Cable P/N:38522

$16.99

Description

Keep your tailgate held level and steady when it's lowered with the Dorman tailgate support cable, part number 38522 from Dorman - HELP, a direct-fit replacement for the 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 1500, 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 3500. The cable measures 18-1/8 in. and is designed to install and work like the original cables on these trucks. It is made of quality materials and engineered to stabilize the tailgate over the long haul.

Direct replacement: fits the listed Ram applications and helps keep the tailgate stable.
Durable construction: made of quality materials and intended for a long service life.
Saves money: delivers quality at a competitive price and helps guard against tailgate damage.
Quality assured: put through virtual testing for fit, function and durability over time.

A tailgate support cable connects the tailgate to the truck bed and helps support the tailgate's weight when it is open, holding it at its lowered position. Signs a cable may need replacing include frayed or kinked strands, a damaged end fitting, or a tailgate that sits unevenly or drops lower than it should.

Interchange: 55345124AB · 55345125AB · 385222

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Vehicles it fits

Interchange numbers

This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:

55345124AB, 55345125AB, 385222

Buyer's Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

Which trucks does this tailgate cable fit?

It is a direct-fit replacement for the 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 1500, 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 3500. See the "Vehicles it fits" section to confirm your truck.

What does a tailgate support cable do?

It connects the tailgate to the truck bed and helps support the tailgate's weight when it is open, holding it at its lowered position instead of letting it drop further.

How long is Dorman cable 38522?

Dorman lists this tailgate cable at 18-1/8 in.

What are signs a tailgate support cable may need replacing?

Frayed or kinked strands, a damaged end fitting, or a tailgate that sits unevenly or drops lower than normal when opened are signs the cable may need replacing.

What part numbers does this cable replace?

It cross-references to 55345124AB, 55345125AB and 385222.