{"product_id":"tailgate-support-cable-18-pair-of-2-for-72-96-ford-suv-s-mercury-72-76","title":"Tailgate Support Cable 18\" Pair of 2 for 72-96 Ford SUV's \u0026 Mercury 72-76","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTailgate Support Cable Pair for Ford SUVs and Mercury Vehicles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis set of two 18 inch tailgate support cables replaces worn or stretched cables on 1972 through 1996 Ford SUVs and 1972 through 1976 Mercury vehicles, holding the tailgate at a stable height while loading and unloading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese tailgate support cables come as a pair of two 18 inch cables built to replace tired originals on older Ford SUVs and Mercury vehicles. Strong steel cable with factory-style end fittings keeps the tailgate supported at the correct angle so it does not drop. It is a straightforward fix for classic rigs that still get regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuilt For Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a pair of two cables for both sides of the tailgate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 inch length matching the original cable span\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel cable construction for solid load support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-style end fittings for a direct fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResists stretching that causes a sagging tailgate\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\u003eReplacing broken or stretched tailgate cables on older trucks and SUVs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding the tailgate level while loading cargo or equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring safe tailgate operation on classic Ford and Mercury vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine maintenance on vintage rigs used for hauling and work\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 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair of 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment 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 Do I get both cables? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, this listing is for a pair of two cables. One goes on each side of the tailgate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How do I know the length is right? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are 18 inch cables listed for the years and vehicles shown. Measure your original cable and confirm fitment before ordering.\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":50983160774742,"sku":"ZZ3U00980","price":50.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8460\/0662\/files\/s-l1600_673adb04-89c5-4e62-885f-676af7b8dbea.jpg?v=1793654903","url":"https:\/\/www.solidspare.com\/products\/tailgate-support-cable-18-pair-of-2-for-72-96-ford-suv-s-mercury-72-76","provider":"Solid Spare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}