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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 11:57 AM
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naw the breaking didnt cause the dent, it was the install by the guy who posted on amazon. guess he didnt get it lined up right.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 01:33 PM
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When the lift spring or mount in the bronco brake, they typically smash the rear window and dent the gate from the inside
 
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 01:41 PM
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i bet who ever said = thanks for letting everyone know how easy it is to remove a tailgate for a thief, is regretting it. besides a thief could of just as easy looked online to see how its done, that is if he was looking to steal a tailgate. ive never heard, or seen, of a tailgate falling off while being down, but then i myself havent ever drive with mine down. ive loaded material in my truck and left it down but that was to only back up 30 or so feet. but iit is interesting to know that it has happened. ill be aware of that from now on.
I druve with mine down all the time. I have a 9 foot bass boat I throw back there for hitting strip pits.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 03:48 PM
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When the lift spring or mount in the bronco brake, they typically smash the rear window and dent the gate from the inside, good to know
 
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