EZ Down tailgate assist
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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Newark, DE
I need to invest in one of these. Some body at work keeps playin a prank on me by slighty openin my tailgate and when i drive off it falls down. Startin to make me mad, wished i knew who was doin it. I think this would blow their mind haha. Best place to pick one up?
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Logistics Pro
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From: Texas
I got it in today and it took about 10 minutes to install. Very nice feature. Now you just open the tailgate and it slowly lowers. Very nice. This model #DZ43202 for the "08-current" works FYI.
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From: Corinth, TX
Or just put some vaseline on the underside of the handle. they will have no idea what it is when they grab a handful of goo
one prank deserves another
one prank deserves another
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From: North of Salt Lake City
Vaseline and a motion sensitive video camera. Maybe wire up the latch to one of those train horns? That's a Youtube video I'd love to watch!
Tuned
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Canada
I just installed mine last weekend - got it off ebay for $54 shipped to Canada. It's slick and I don't have to worry about the tailgate killing one of my kids now.
I'm also adding a power lock actuator tied to the door locks since I always forget to lock it.
I'm also adding a power lock actuator tied to the door locks since I always forget to lock it.
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I havent researched this much, but with this ez down tailgate is it still easy to remove ur tailgate when needed?
I have to remove my tailgate when i hookup to my fifth wheel trailer to keep it from hitting when turning real sharp...
I have to remove my tailgate when i hookup to my fifth wheel trailer to keep it from hitting when turning real sharp...
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From: Maryland
What product are you using for this? It's something I have been interested in from day one. I wish Ford would include that option with the $1500 tailgate or whatever the crazy cost is with the camera.
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From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Here is an install video. EZ Down - pickup truck tailgate damper
I am going to get one of these
rdenis - Where on ebay did you order this. 54 bucks shipped to Canada, gotta go there
Tuned
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Canada
720 - I ordered a universal 2 wire actuator off eBay for $5 plus shipping. Should be here any day and I'll take some pics once I have installed it. Here is the link:
Install Bay 2-Wire Power Door Lock Actuator Motor NEW!! on eBay.ca (item 320611962473 end time 14-Nov-10 12:58:14 EST)
2011screw - here is the link for the EZdown:
EZ DOWN TAILGATE DAMPER 2008 & NEWER FORD SUPER DUTY on eBay.ca (item 220459874584 end time 21-Nov-10 20:39:39 EST)
Install Bay 2-Wire Power Door Lock Actuator Motor NEW!! on eBay.ca (item 320611962473 end time 14-Nov-10 12:58:14 EST)
2011screw - here is the link for the EZdown:
EZ DOWN TAILGATE DAMPER 2008 & NEWER FORD SUPER DUTY on eBay.ca (item 220459874584 end time 21-Nov-10 20:39:39 EST)
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Logistics Pro
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From: Texas
It is very easy to remove the tailgate. It has the same hook system as the factory. Very nice well thought out little setup.
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I will have a 5th wheel tailgate at different time...
Can I detach it easly?
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Why do you need to remove your tailgate with a 5th wheel?
Are Ford tailgates really that heavy? I thought they were counter-sprung, or is that only the 150?
If the 2011 tailgates are as heavy as the video shows - this will be the best bang for buck $50 you can spend on your truck.
The fuel tank and EZ-Down certainly were the two best things I did to my GMC
Are Ford tailgates really that heavy? I thought they were counter-sprung, or is that only the 150?
If the 2011 tailgates are as heavy as the video shows - this will be the best bang for buck $50 you can spend on your truck.
The fuel tank and EZ-Down certainly were the two best things I did to my GMC
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If I lower the tailgate to hookup my trailer, I can not hook to the hitch without the lowered tailgate hitting the trailer.... I would need to backup until the trailer pin box is within the bed area, close the tailgate, then backup the last 12-18"....
I usually get a tailgate with a "cut out" to allow the pin box to pass thru..... and swap out the gate when needed
I usually get a tailgate with a "cut out" to allow the pin box to pass thru..... and swap out the gate when needed
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If I lower the tailgate to hookup my trailer, I can not hook to the hitch without the lowered tailgate hitting the trailer.... I would need to backup until the trailer pin box is within the bed area, close the tailgate, then backup the last 12-18"....
I usually get a tailgate with a "cut out" to allow the pin box to pass thru..... and swap out the gate when needed
I usually get a tailgate with a "cut out" to allow the pin box to pass thru..... and swap out the gate when needed
This would not be something I want to do all the time. I hope it is not an issue with my new truck.
I always considered getting a pass though tailgate, and almost ordered one after my "auto level" auto leveled onto the tailgate and bent it a bit.
Not really considering especially since the new tailgate will have a camera