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ok, so your saying i need to use wire nuts then right? and stuff all the extra wires behind the radiator, and tape them down with masking tape so they dont hit that big spinning thing back there
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OK.... for those of you with the DeeZee tailgate assist...
got a sec to call DeeZee @ 800-779-2102 and they (Sue) were very helpful and admitted the main problem they run into is the instructions I concur !
the nutcert should be turned 11 or 12 full turns not 9 as in instructions and she said 9 will leave it too loose...
She is shipping me two new kits and so, in the meantime, I'm going to try to tighten mine down more...
If it fails, I can use a 7/16 bit to drill it out and replace with the new ones ...
got a sec to call DeeZee @ 800-779-2102 and they (Sue) were very helpful and admitted the main problem they run into is the instructions
I concur !the nutcert should be turned 11 or 12 full turns not 9 as in instructions and she said 9 will leave it too loose...
She is shipping me two new kits and so, in the meantime, I'm going to try to tighten mine down more...
If it fails, I can use a 7/16 bit to drill it out and replace with the new ones ...
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From: Wisconsin
I just installed mine (Santa came early). If the nut insert becomes lose, I'm taking ownership of the part and doing a mod. going to remove the plastic tailgate cover. Drill a 1 1/2" hole in to the tailgate to gain access to the hole where the nut insert is. I'll remove and install a standard washer, lock washer and nut onto the threads. Tailgate protector will cover the hole and I won't have to worry about it. I did tighten mine about 12 turns...I'm hoping it stays tight.
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From: Pflugerville, tx
I just installed mine (Santa came early). If the nut insert becomes lose, I'm taking ownership of the part and doing a mod. going to remove the plastic tailgate cover. Drill a 1 1/2" hole in to the tailgate to gain access to the hole where the nut insert is. I'll remove and install a standard washer, lock washer and nut onto the threads. Tailgate protector will cover the hole and I won't have to worry about it. I did tighten mine about 12 turns...I'm hoping it stays tight.
the good steel ones from fastenal are the best I've used.
I used locktite on the bolt to make sure it didn't back out after installing the plate.
Sam
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From: Pflugerville, tx
the aluminum ones from Harbor Freight etc are ok for very light load, but strip easy..
Sam
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OK.... for those of you with the DeeZee tailgate assist...
got a sec to call DeeZee @ 800-779-2102 and they (Sue) were very helpful and admitted the main problem they run into is the instructions I concur !
the nutcert should be turned 11 or 12 full turns not 9 as in instructions and she said 9 will leave it too loose...
She is shipping me two new kits and so, in the meantime, I'm going to try to tighten mine down more...
If it fails, I can use a 7/16 bit to drill it out and replace with the new ones ...
got a sec to call DeeZee @ 800-779-2102 and they (Sue) were very helpful and admitted the main problem they run into is the instructions
I concur !the nutcert should be turned 11 or 12 full turns not 9 as in instructions and she said 9 will leave it too loose...
She is shipping me two new kits and so, in the meantime, I'm going to try to tighten mine down more...
If it fails, I can use a 7/16 bit to drill it out and replace with the new ones ...
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Guess I whined enough
I did mention the forums were watching
but I like Savage's idea about a new washer and all on the back end as I have my old step gate that I want to put in place of this replacement step, etc...
in my case the outside piece is fine, it's the inside piece that is not strong enough....
thinking a large washer, lock washer, and back to back nuts as a lock nut would hold it fast...
on Edit @ 2PM: UPS just rang the doorbell and dropped off the deezee hardware kit(s) ....
now to drill out the old one with a 7/16" drill - this should be fun !
I did mention the forums were watching
but I like Savage's idea about a new washer and all on the back end as I have my old step gate that I want to put in place of this replacement step, etc...
in my case the outside piece is fine, it's the inside piece that is not strong enough....
thinking a large washer, lock washer, and back to back nuts as a lock nut would hold it fast...
on Edit @ 2PM: UPS just rang the doorbell and dropped off the deezee hardware kit(s) ....
now to drill out the old one with a 7/16" drill - this should be fun !
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