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Oct 9, 2022 | 01:22 PM

oldtrail

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Tailgate

Tailgate (thing).

Can anyone tell me what this rod is for or intended for?

Oct 9, 2022 | 01:56 PM

tjc transport

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i don't see a rod in that picture.

Oct 9, 2022 | 04:03 PM

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Depends what year and make truck it's on but most of those on late model Ford trucks are torsion bars to help raise them. Think of it like a balance spring on a garage door.

Oct 9, 2022 | 04:03 PM

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i don't see a rod in that picture.

Turn your monitor sideways.

Oct 9, 2022 | 04:13 PM

oldtrail

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i don't see a rod in that picture.

Look at bottom edge of tailgate, center of picture, sticking down about 1 '.

Oct 9, 2022 | 06:21 PM

tjc transport

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i must be looking at a different picture. what i see looks kinds like the bottom of a grill insert, and some kind of ventilated panel.

Oct 9, 2022 | 06:45 PM

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i must be looking at a different picture. what i see looks kinds like the bottom of a grill insert, and some kind of ventilated panel.

He's talking about this and I still maintain it's most likely a torsion bar lift assist rod. Without knowing what year and make he's talking about, your guess is as good as anyones.

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Oct 9, 2022 | 08:33 PM

RLXXI

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2005 f150. Factory, There are no spring action. I thought as said , tailgate assist. I see no area where something was attached or even rubbed like it fell off.

Good luck with your search.