Dorman - HELP Tailgate Support Cable P/N:38542
Keep your lowered tailgate supported and stable with the Dorman HELP Tailgate Support Cable, part number 38581. This left-side cable is designed to steady the tailgate whenever it is opened. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2015-2026 Ford F-150, 2015-2023 Ford Lobo and 2023-2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
A tailgate support cable holds the tailgate in its open position and carries part of its weight. Signs this cable may need replacing include fraying, kinks, a broken end, or a tailgate that hangs lower than it should when opened. This listing is for the left-side cable, sold individually. Replacing both sides together is recommended so the tailgate is supported evenly.
Interchange: FL3Z9943053A
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does a tailgate support cable do?
It holds the lowered tailgate in its open position and carries part of its weight, which keeps the tailgate stable while it is open.
Which side is Dorman HELP 38581?
It is the left-side tailgate support cable and is sold individually. Replacing both sides together is recommended so the tailgate is supported evenly.
Which trucks does Dorman HELP 38581 fit?
It fits many vehicles, including the 2015-2026 Ford F-150, 2015-2023 Ford Lobo and 2023-2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
What are signs a tailgate support cable may need replacing?
Look for fraying, kinks, a broken end, or a tailgate that drops lower than normal when opened. Inspect the cable before replacing it.
What number does this cable interchange with?
Dorman HELP 38581 is listed as an interchange for FL3Z9943053A.
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