EZ Down tailgate assist
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After checking the tool chest it turns out I don't have the file I need to modify the metal bracket as JackDN mentioned so I'll have to postpone the install until tomorrow.
@JackDN: Did you just file out the hole so that it lined up with the hole in the tailgate?
@JackDN: Did you just file out the hole so that it lined up with the hole in the tailgate?
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If I'm understanding you correctly what you did enables you to move the bracket back (towards the top of the gate) far enough so that the hole in the bracket lines up with the hole in the tailgate. My only concern would be that the bracket would try to rotate because the other end of the bracket is not tight against the tailgate pivot housing. Am I pointing to the correct location in the picture?
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What I did is to buy one for an 06 Ford SuperDuty then place the metal tailgate bracket like in the picture doczenith1 posted above ( bracket tight against round tailgate hinge) then drill the tailgate hole to meet the bracket hole. I didn't alter the bracket at all just the tailgate hole.
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Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Lansing, MI
I don't know if that's such an easy question to answer. One model (902) will bolt right in but has a history of breaking and the shock is weak. The other model (901) needs some minor modifications but is more stout and has a stronger shock.
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Yes, that's correct. I bought both and installed the older slower stronger style. I notched the bracket as I didn't have the heart to drill into the truck. It clears the the rubber stopper as well. Works good but falls sooooo slowly. I like that because I didn't drill the truck that I can consider installing the faster newer version and if it breaks, I have the stronger one as backup (or vice versa).