{"product_id":"tailgate-support-cable-18-for-72-96-ford-suv-s-mercury-72-76","title":"Tailgate Support Cable 18\" for 72-96 Ford SUV's \u0026 Mercury 72-76","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTailgate Support Cable 18\" for Ford SUV's \u0026amp; Mercury\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 18-inch tailgate support cable holds the tailgate at a safe open position on 1972-1996 Ford SUVs and 1972-1976 Mercury vehicles, replacing a stretched or broken original cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tailgate support cable is a direct-fit replacement for worn or snapped cables on older Ford SUVs and Mercury models. The 18-inch tailgate support cable keeps the gate supported while loading and unloading, and it installs with basic hand tools. A reliable tailgate support cable restores safe, hands-free access to your cargo area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuilt For Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18-inch length matches the original cable span for a correct fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel cable construction resists stretching under tailgate load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwaged end fittings hold firm through repeated open and close cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for a broken or frayed factory cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually for straightforward single-side replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFits These Machines\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Ford SUVs, 1972-1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Mercury vehicles, 1972-1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn-The-Job Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring tailgate support on older Ford SUVs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a snapped cable on Mercury models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine refresh of worn tailgate hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping the gate secure during loading and unloading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecs At A Glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTailgate support cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit Years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1972-1996 Ford SUVs, 1972-1976 Mercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGood To Know\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Should I replace both tailgate cables at once? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacing both sides together keeps the gate level and avoids a second repair soon after. Inspect the opposite cable for fraying before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How do I confirm this cable fits my vehicle? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check your model year and measure the old cable end to end. Serial number and trim can affect fitment, so verify before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlight variation in finish or dimensions may occur between production runs, and fit can depend on serial number, so confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solid Spare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50983130824790,"sku":"ZZ3U00555","price":32.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8460\/0662\/files\/s-l1600_0e394e08-1fcf-4370-bece-c30977e9c284.jpg?v=1793653438","url":"https:\/\/www.solidspare.com\/products\/tailgate-support-cable-18-for-72-96-ford-suv-s-mercury-72-76","provider":"Solid Spare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}