Reverse Aid Sensor option question...
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Reverse Aid Sensor option question...
I’m planning on ordering a truck within the next couple of months and I’ve seriously contemplated ordering the Reverse Aid Sensor on it. However, I will be putting a hydraulic lift gate on the back.
The problem is that the two lift gate<!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> manufactures I’ve looked at (Tommy & Eagle) replace the rear bumper with the lift gate. That means the actual reverse aid sensors must be removed (I suppose leaving the in-cab audio and wiring harness).<!--[endif]--> <o =""></o>
<!--[if !supportEmptyParas]-->My questions: <!--[endif]--><o =""></o>
<!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> Are there aftermarket alternatives to the factory option? If so, can anyone comment on their installation? <!--[endif]--><o =""></o>
Should I order the option and see if I can put the sensors in the lift gate? There is a bit of room inside the lift gate body on the truck, but I need to make sure sensor and their wiring do not interfere with the hydraulic ram, cables, pump and motor. How critical is the location of the sensors?
Perhaps this is an Aftermarket forum question, but it affects the option set of my new Ford buy.
Thanks in advance.
The problem is that the two lift gate<!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> manufactures I’ve looked at (Tommy & Eagle) replace the rear bumper with the lift gate. That means the actual reverse aid sensors must be removed (I suppose leaving the in-cab audio and wiring harness).<!--[endif]--> <o =""></o>
<!--[if !supportEmptyParas]-->My questions: <!--[endif]--><o =""></o>
<!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> Are there aftermarket alternatives to the factory option? If so, can anyone comment on their installation? <!--[endif]--><o =""></o>
Should I order the option and see if I can put the sensors in the lift gate? There is a bit of room inside the lift gate body on the truck, but I need to make sure sensor and their wiring do not interfere with the hydraulic ram, cables, pump and motor. How critical is the location of the sensors?
Perhaps this is an Aftermarket forum question, but it affects the option set of my new Ford buy.
Thanks in advance.
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There are after-market ones available but we had an outside accessory store install one for us. It seemed to work OK, but not nearly as clean an installation as the factory set-up (and it was done by a shop known for their quality). For what the factory option costs, I'd go ahead and order it and see if you can't modify to work with the liftgate.
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I know it's no substitute for a walk-around, but if it saves even one child's toy... Then of course, when the bed's loaded up past the roofline, I'm sure it's better than parking by ear.
I know it's no substitute for a walk-around, but if it saves even one child's toy... Then of course, when the bed's loaded up past the roofline, I'm sure it's better than parking by ear.
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