Yeah, replacement looks easy.Mine broke about two years ago. I think it cost $30 for the replacement cable. I installed it myself in less than 10 minutes.
I rarely use the drop-down tailgate. I'm swingin' most of the time, too. Moisture gets in under the cable coating and... rust happens.That's not a problem for us "swingers".
HA! You got that right. I don't have tool that will fit the bolt head. Some kind of large star shape. Had some things that almost fit but don't want to strip it.It will take longer to find your tools than the actual job of replacing it will take.