My 07 F150 had a spring in the tailgate that made lifting and closing the gate really easy. The 92 F250 doesn't have this lift assist. Has anyone installed a lift assist in a older truck to make closing the gate easier? I am simply not as strong as I once was and closing this heavy *** gate is hard. Thanks.

 

Two friends of mine installed the Hopkins Easylift tailgate lift assist. One on a GMC and the other on a Dodge. Works good.

 

If you cant close the tailgate then perhaps you shouldn't have a truck.
After all if you cant lift the gate, then how do you lift anything not the bed?

 

The Broncos have a torsion bar that makes closing the tailgate quite easier, but they tend to rust out eventually and can break the tailgate glass when they become free...

 

Boy I sho' like the way you just painted a great big ole' Kharma target on yo' ***.

 

Bradly, google Hopkins Easy Lift Tailgate assist. Then read the testimonials from owners. There are many of us (seniors and disabled vet's) that need minor tweaks so that we can use and enjoy our trucks. I fit in both category's and have owned and driven fords for over 60 years.

 

Thank you for your service William.

You early FTE'rs also deserve a tip of the hat for being a part of something that wouldn't exist without your participation.

I personally intend to be terrorizing my home town with my 94 when I'm 94 with the windows down & blasting "Start Me Up".

Good luck to you.

 

Lol you've been here for 10 years too, "greenhorn", not like you're a new user neither. William seems to be the right person to advice on this, check his info out.

 

Thanks to you also William, 60 years driving Fords and 16 years on FTE!

 

Enough with the name calling.

I have seen the easy lifts and we have discussed this already in another thread.

 

What name calling?

 

You should be ashamed for disrespecting a disabled veteran.
William,thank you for your service.Carry on.

 

Never mind...

 

Just to close this out. I installed the Hopkins Easy lift on my truck today. What a difference it makes. Closing that heavy gate is a breeze now. Thanks to all that replied, I've enjoyed the conversation.

 

Also really appreciate the advice. Very helpful. Thanks much.