Tailgate Step Malfunction??
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From: NH
When you push the button, it simply releases a latch. The step might pop out 3/4 inch. Then you just pull it out. It is not electric or spring loaded or anything. As long as you can smoothly pull it out it is working properly.
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this one on mine you It doesn't come out at all I have to pull it out with finger then when it's out an inch or so o grab it and pull it out normally
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Yes that's what I had thought the lariat I saw and drove a month ago I pressed the button and it came out like you said 3/4 of an inch
this one on mine you It doesn't come out at all I have to pull it out with finger then when it's out an inch or so o grab it and pull it out normally
this one on mine you It doesn't come out at all I have to pull it out with finger then when it's out an inch or so o grab it and pull it out normally
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As an additional note, I find this tailgate step works extremely well. It slides in and out very smoothly as does the handle. I can actually see a bit of grease on the slides. Perhaps yours just needs lubricating to pop out a little bit more when you push the button?
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From: SW Missouri
The "push out" 3/4 to 1" is achieved by the spring in the handle when it is stowed or it appears to be on mine. If the end of your handle does not depress and spring back in the stowed position, I am betting that is the issue.
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O yes this thing is very very useful easy to use easy to put back in.
i was thinking grease too but i just went out and looked again when i press the button there is no pressure or resistance. so i think that might be the problem.
i was thinking grease too but i just went out and looked again when i press the button there is no pressure or resistance. so i think that might be the problem.
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From: Eureka, Mo
I have noticed the same thing with mine. When I first got it if you pushed the button it sprung out about an inch. Now it is hit or miss if it pops out or I have to pull it out a little before grabbing it. I will look at lubricating it.
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If you have some silicon spray try that first. It dries out but leaves a clear film which is very slippery on plastics, especially.
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It is rated for 350 pounds. I am 6'8" and 290 lbs. and it holds my big ***.
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Pulled on the yellow **** to pull the arm aid out for the first time after the winter and the yellow know came right out of the arm shaft. There is holes in the yellow **** and holes in the aluminum arm shaft, but what is supposed to be holding the yellow **** tight to the shaft? Is there a metal pin that goes throw the arm shaft and yellow **** to ensure it doesn't pull off.? I don't see anything but holes and a couple of ridged edges on the ****. Thanks.
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Sorry Troverman its the yellow *** (****) that has come right out of the top shaft. I don't see what holds the *** (****) in place when you pull it out. The *** (****) continues to dislodge from the shaft every time I pull the open the tailgate step now. The ribs on the 4 sides of the *** do not hold it tight to the top shaft any more.