s10 tailgate cables

I need to replace the tailgate cables on my s10. I looked on ebay and found some but here is the question. Is there any way I can replace just the cable or do I have to replace the whole metal piece that it is attatched to with it? I couldnt find a way to detatch it.

first what year is it cuz i have a 00 s10 and i had to replace my cables on it and i had to replace the whole thing kinda sucks but it is real easy just too much $$$for them and cant just buy one side have to buy them together i bought them from the dealership $90 bucks i shoulda looked on ebay

I got mine on ebay from this seller seattle_guy2001. when you buy em in the comment window ask them to include the pin and clip for the cable, I recieved a pair of cables from him at $20.20 shipped. All you have to do is take the bolts off the steel latch assembly that the cable is atached to, put a piece of wood behind it and drill the head off the attaching rivit off. Then install the new one with the pin and clip. It took me longer to pull my drill and tools out than it took me to install the new cable.

its a 98 I guess I have to replace the whole thing. I guess thats a good way for the company to make money.

its a 98 I guess I have to replace the whole thing. I guess thats a good way for the company to make money.

They are on eBay now. Just ask them for the pins and follow the above instructions.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY-GMC-GM-S10-TRUCK-SONOMA-NEW-TAILGATE-CABLES-PAIR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33647QQitemZ799480 4202

They are on eBay now. Just ask them for the pins and follow the above instructions.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY-GMC-GM-S10-TRUCK-SONOMA-NEW-TAILGATE-CABLES-PAIR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33647QQitemZ799480 4202
He's right you DO NOT have to replace the whole assembly.When I got mine off of ebay they came with the pins and snap rings.All you have to do is grind or drill out the studs on the latch assembly.It is not hard and saves money.