Dorman - HELP Tailgate Support Cable P/N:38542
Keep your tailgate held level and steady when it's lowered with the Dorman tailgate support cable, part number 38547 from Dorman - HELP. It is a direct-fit replacement for the 2004-2006 Toyota Tundra, built to fit and work like the original cable. See the Buyer's Guide tab for complete application details.
A tailgate support cable links the tailgate to the truck bed. When the tailgate is lowered, the cable takes its weight and holds it at the open position. This 17-15/16 in. cable is designed to do that job on the listed Tundra applications.
Signs a cable may need replacing include fraying, kinks, a broken strand or end, or a tailgate that hangs unevenly or drops lower than normal when opened.
Interchange: 657700C040 · 657700C050 · 657700C100
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Will this tailgate cable fit the 2004-2006 Toyota Tundra?
Yes. Part 38547 is a direct-fit replacement for the 2004-2006 Toyota Tundra. The Buyer's Guide tab shows the full application details.
What does a tailgate support cable do?
It connects the tailgate to the truck bed. When the tailgate is lowered, the cable carries its weight and holds it at the open position.
How long is this tailgate cable?
Dorman lists this tailgate cable at 17-15/16 in.
What are signs a tailgate cable may need replacing?
Look for fraying, kinks, broken strands or ends, or a tailgate that sits unevenly or drops lower than normal when opened. Inspect the cables and their mounting points before replacing.
What interchange numbers does 38547 replace?
It cross-references to 657700C040, 657700C050 and 657700C100.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.