shocks on tailgate???
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shocks on tailgate???
I am planning on putting shocks on my tailgate. Has anyone ever done this before? I want to do it just incase I ever want to load up and my hands are full. I was planning on hooking up a shock to the side of the bed and the tailgate, then hooking an actuator to the actual latch mechanism then hooking it up to my alarm. Any suggestions?
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I'm pretty sure they are stock--at least, he didn't say they weren't. Better not assume. I'll email him asap--he's out of town--and let you know as soon as I hear. You know, I was disappointed when I looked at my 250 and it didn't have 'em.
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I dont know if your lookin for no-hands tailgate lowering or just easy one-handed use. But Cabelas sells a tailgate spring for $17 and claims it reduces tailgate weight by 80% - just a thought ! Here's the link- http://cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa...h-results1.jsp
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Hey mgreene88, thanks for the help. I am kind of looking for a hands free but this might be an option. I am trying to set something up so I can have a tailgate pop, like a trunk pop.
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You would think Ford would share some new technology witht he super duty crowd. The New F-150 has a tail gate assist. Very cool. My friend has one. It operates like it weights 1 pound. The is a spring in the tailgate to accomplish this.
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JC Whitney also has a device, ($$$) that is is just for this. http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...ailgate%20lift - ($430)
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