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Tailgate assist
Is there a tailgate assist that will fit 2012SD from Ford? I did search but only came up with the DeeZee or Sachs type. Will the 2017 F-150/350 hidden pivot type work on older trucks?
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Just for grins I checked the book for the 2015 and the part numbers are the same as Larry posted.
Called my parts dealer in Iowa and he gave me the following:
402A68: $88.82
430B22: $25.95
43052: $25.10
I have looked at the DeeZee and other offerings...I personally just don't like the looks of external stuff-especially in an area the could see a errant impact every now and then. I really like the setup Ford has for the F150s... How different is the SD versus 150 tailgates?
Called my parts dealer in Iowa and he gave me the following:
402A68: $88.82
430B22: $25.95
43052: $25.10
I have looked at the DeeZee and other offerings...I personally just don't like the looks of external stuff-especially in an area the could see a errant impact every now and then. I really like the setup Ford has for the F150s... How different is the SD versus 150 tailgates?
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There are some photos of the parts in the FL3Z-99406A10-A kit on this eBay link. The photos might assist in determining if it can fit or be made to fit. It appears the "shock" is hidden behind the tail light.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-FL3Z-99...RZSnca&vxp=mtr
You do not have the full part numbers for the Ford Assist?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-FL3Z-99...RZSnca&vxp=mtr
You do not have the full part numbers for the Ford Assist?
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Working on it now...I think the biggest hurdle to cross will be the weight damping feature...the F150s are aluminum...
Going to pull my tailgate and get a weight on it...then calculate the moments of inertia and the 1 deg points of the 89 degree swing...
Thinking that the tailgate weight would preclude a piston damper-then there is the size limitation to keep it tucked neatly behind the taillight. The piston would have to be huge though-there is a lot of space behind the taillight....maybe a rotary damper would be better suited.
Going to pull my tailgate and get a weight on it...then calculate the moments of inertia and the 1 deg points of the 89 degree swing...
Thinking that the tailgate weight would preclude a piston damper-then there is the size limitation to keep it tucked neatly behind the taillight. The piston would have to be huge though-there is a lot of space behind the taillight....maybe a rotary damper would be better suited.
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Working on it now...I think the biggest hurdle to cross will be the weight damping feature...the F150s are aluminum...
Going to pull my tailgate and get a weight on it...then calculate the moments of inertia and the 1 deg points of the 89 degree swing...
Thinking that the tailgate weight would preclude a piston damper-then there is the size limitation to keep it tucked neatly behind the taillight. The piston would have to be huge though-there is a lot of space behind the taillight....maybe a rotary damper would be better suited.
Going to pull my tailgate and get a weight on it...then calculate the moments of inertia and the 1 deg points of the 89 degree swing...
Thinking that the tailgate weight would preclude a piston damper-then there is the size limitation to keep it tucked neatly behind the taillight. The piston would have to be huge though-there is a lot of space behind the taillight....maybe a rotary damper would be better suited.
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From: Newcastle & Gillette WY
I installed a Hopkins EasyLift about 10 years ago. I have opened/closed my tailgate at least two times a week since then. It has held up well, and may have been the best $20.00 modification I've made to the truck. Very simple design with no struts to leak. The price is higher after 10 years, but this is the same item I purchased. I've had very good service from etrailer.com.
BTW, the enclosed instructions said our steel tailgates weigh 70 lbs. and recommended you have someone to help get it off and on. I did mine myself, though.
https://www.etrailer.com/Tailgate/Ho...SABEgLRnvD_BwE (Might have to copy and paste the link.)
BTW, the enclosed instructions said our steel tailgates weigh 70 lbs. and recommended you have someone to help get it off and on. I did mine myself, though.
https://www.etrailer.com/Tailgate/Ho...SABEgLRnvD_BwE (Might have to copy and paste the link.)
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