Ever had your vehicle's tailgate slam against your shin or kneecaps? That's got to hurt. Well, you can't really blame anyone but yourself. It's your job to make sure the tailgate's functional, and that includes making sure that each tailgate cable is in good working condition. Even if the cables are made of metal, they aren't immune to wear and tear. In fact, these cables are frequently subjected to tension from the tailgate's weight. That isn't just dead weight, mind you. The more careless you are with opening the tailgate, the more tension is applied to each tailgate cable as the tailgate swings open. It doesn't help that truck owners don't really mind using the tailgate as a ramp when loading up heavy equipment. Most owners aren't aware of the load rating of their cables and make the mistake of overloading the tailgate, damaging its cables and leaving it with inadequate support. If you keep using it in such a condition, it won't be long before the hinges loosen up and wear out themselves. Before anything of that sort happens, make sure you've got a spare tailgate cable lying around. Or you could order a pair of good quality cables right here at Car Stuff. Our friendly customer service personnel are ready to answer your questions. Shop now for fast shipping.