How to Maintain and Fix a Tailgate Handle on Dodge Ram 2500?

Start by taking away the tailgate cover to service and repair the tailgate handle. Use a grease pencil (or something like it) to identify where each rod of the latch actuator should be threaded. Pull out the latch actuator rods first and then remove the nuts from the control assembly to get rid of both it and the door outside handle. Before anything else, set up the handle and control assembly and make sure it's secure by tightening the nuts to 7 N.m (60 in.lbs). Place the actuator rods back into the servo following those marks made during removal and then replace the cover.

How to Install a Tailgate Handle on Dodge Ram 2500?

Secure your tailgate handle and control onto the tailgate and connect them with two nuts, tightened to 7 Nm (60 in. lbs.). Line up the actuator rods with the marks made when the control was taken off by means of a lock wire. Following that, fit the cover onto the back of the truck and join it securely using the ten tightening bolts provided. If you have one, put the tailgate liner onto the tailgate.

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Dodge Ram 2500 Handle, Rear Part Number: 55074580AC
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Handle - Liftgate; Tailgate Handle, Rear; Tailgate Handle
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 | Base | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 2500 Handle, Rear Part Number: 55276237AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Handle - Tailgate; Tailgate Handle, Rear; Exterior Door Handle; Outside Door Handle; Handle Tailgate; Tailgate Handle
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2009 Dodge Ram 2500 | Laramie, Power Wagon, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 2500 Handle, Rear Part Number: 68044904AD
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Handle - Tailgate; Tailgate Handle, Rear; Handle Tailgate; Tailgate Handle
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 68044904AB, 68044904AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 | Laramie, Power Wagon, SLT, ST, SXT, TRX | 6 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 2500 Handle, Rear Part Number: 68044906AE
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Handle - Tailgate; Tailgate Handle, Rear; Handle Tailgate; Tailgate Handle
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 68044906AB, 68044906AC, 68044906AA, 68044906AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 | Laramie, Power Wagon, SLT, ST, SXT, TRX | 5.7L V8, 6 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 6.7L L6, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS

Dodge Ram 2500 Tailgate Handle

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The Tailgate Handle of Dodge Ram 2500 vehicles serves a very important purpose of opening and locking of the tailgate as well. This part is very sensitive and it's better to take proper care as any damage on this handle can cause difficulty in opening the tail gate and the truck bed. Corrosion should be prevented and the equipment should be kept well lubricated through proper cleaning to enable smooth running. This is so because the handle as well as the latch are made of different materials thus requiring different lubricants. To increase its longevity therefore, there is the option of putting a handle cover on the tailgate with varieties that are chrome plated and made out of ABS plastic or stainless steel. Also, applying the fluid film can protect the tailgate handle surface from forming rust especially when the rust form without being noticed hence affecting the effectiveness of the tailgate handle. Thus, caring for the Dodge Ram 2500 tailgate handle is crucial if you want to achieve the premier results with this truck.

Dodge Ram 2500 Tailgate Handle Parts and Q&A

Handle, Rear
55074580AC
Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Tailgate Handle on Dodge Ram 2500?
A:
Start by taking away the tailgate cover to service and repair the tailgate handle. Use a grease pencil (or something like it) to identify where each rod of the latch actuator should be threaded. Pull out the latch actuator rods first and then remove the nuts from the control assembly to get rid of both it and the door outside handle. Before anything else, set up the handle and control assembly and make sure it's secure by tightening the nuts to 7 N.m (60 in.lbs). Place the actuator rods back into the servo following those marks made during removal and then replace the cover.
Handle, Rear
55276237AA
Q: How to Install a Tailgate Handle on Dodge Ram 2500?
A:
Secure your tailgate handle and control onto the tailgate and connect them with two nuts, tightened to 7 Nm (60 in. lbs.). Line up the actuator rods with the marks made when the control was taken off by means of a lock wire. Following that, fit the cover onto the back of the truck and join it securely using the ten tightening bolts provided. If you have one, put the tailgate liner onto the tailgate.