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Old Jul 11, 2023 | 02:46 PM
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2016 tailgate gained weight

My friend has a 2016 F-250, bought it new....but today he told me his tailgate is really heavy all of a sudden. I lifted it and it is difficult,...is their a tension-er spring inside that let go, like a garage door assist spring?
 
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Old Jul 11, 2023 | 03:44 PM
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Yep there's a torsion bar of some sort although I've never torn into it.
 
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Yes there is a spring but it isn't serviceable.

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Old Jul 11, 2023 | 06:51 PM
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If you can fit one of the Hoppy/Hopkins assist bars they work REALLY well
 
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Would this be what I'm after?

https://www.fordpartscatalog.com/oem...wtdjgtZGllc2Vs

 
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Depends on the year and tailgate, my 2013 is different and that will not work because everything is inside and not serviceable.

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Depends on the year and tailgate, my 2013 is different and that will not work because everything is inside and not serviceable.

Denny
OK, good to know, thank you
 
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