Tailgate "click" when opening
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Mountain Pass
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Tailgate "click" when opening
My truck tailgate has developed a loud, metal click when I open it.. The "click" is at about the 2 o'clock position (looking sideways at the gate).
Anyone have this issue. I am guessing the load spring in the tailgate acting up.
Anyone have this issue. I am guessing the load spring in the tailgate acting up.
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Mountain Pass
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Its not the latch. It’s coming from the lower section of the tailgate and clicking after the latch disengages at about 30% open.
More Turbo
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Ahh, ok, in that case, maybe you have a stone in there?
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Mountain Pass
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I assume it does. It’s. KR.
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Fleet Owner
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Its probably the soft open assist. I pulled the taillight and lubed the pivots and all was good after.
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