tailgate assist
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I'm looking into buying one of these, and after reading other posts I am just going to skip the nutsert, and use a washer, lock washer and nut on the inside instead. Little bit more work to get a nut in there but it seems like the general consensus is that is works better than a nutsert.
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I just ordered one. The only question I have is if that shock should be holding weight? In a video I saw the tail gate cable didn't seem stretched all the way. Maybe The other side was holding it. Not sure. Can anyone confirm if the cables are lose or tight? If they are loose then its safe to say the shock is holding some thee weight of the door...
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I just ordered one. The only question I have is if that shock should be holding weight? In a video I saw the tail gate cable didn't seem stretched all the way. Maybe The other side was holding it. Not sure. Can anyone confirm if the cables are lose or tight? If they are loose then its safe to say the shock is holding some thee weight of the door...
The cables hold all the weight on mine.
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I just ordered one. The only question I have is if that shock should be holding weight? In a video I saw the tail gate cable didn't seem stretched all the way. Maybe The other side was holding it. Not sure. Can anyone confirm if the cables are lose or tight? If they are loose then its safe to say the shock is holding some thee weight of the door...
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Thanks for the plug Robb...lol
Mine went in without issue using the supplied equipment. You just have to be careful not to go too far with the tightening or it can damage the tailgate. It is a great little quick addition to the truck that really does help!
Mine went in without issue using the supplied equipment. You just have to be careful not to go too far with the tightening or it can damage the tailgate. It is a great little quick addition to the truck that really does help!
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From: Laramie, WY
I've got one on my 2013 and it works great...seems kind of odd to not use much torque on that mount, but it hasn't come loose. I do like it and I installed it because we sleep in the back of the truck sometimes. It makes letting the tailgate down from the inside of the bed much nicer.
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I purchased one last week.
Instead of the nutsert I'll be using a 10mm nylock nut and a 1" stainless fender washer that I've glued together. If you remove the tailgate panel you can screw the ball end directly into the glued nut/washer.
Found that fix here:
EZ Down nutsert problem SOLVED!! - FORD RAPTOR FORUM - Ford SVT Raptor Forums - Ford Raptor
Instead of the nutsert I'll be using a 10mm nylock nut and a 1" stainless fender washer that I've glued together. If you remove the tailgate panel you can screw the ball end directly into the glued nut/washer.
Found that fix here:
EZ Down nutsert problem SOLVED!! - FORD RAPTOR FORUM - Ford SVT Raptor Forums - Ford Raptor
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thanks to all...i got it. i never marked it and i did have to do it three times to get it to bite. works great
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