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Mar 5, 2006 | 03:55 PM

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zipperhead86

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The thread I had read just mentioned that to keep the tailgate up, he used a couple of 2x4s to prop the gate open. Then, I had been confused by how to open that little spring that clips onto the truck. I don't recall if it went into more detail about the Aerostar, but I will try and find it.

Mar 5, 2006 | 06:49 PM

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drummond52

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Thanks zipperhead86......................drummond52

Mar 5, 2006 | 06:55 PM

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PAX_SMIB

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You're fine Zip, they should be very stiff. There may be a clip on either end that keeps them on the ball joint (squeeze type) or sometimes is a matter of prying them off and tapping the new ones on. Good luck.

Mar 6, 2006 | 06:36 AM

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Fords4Me

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I just used a little screwdriver and put it into the clip opposite the "ball" and pryed the clip out just a little and the strut just comes right off.

Mar 6, 2006 | 10:26 AM

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SledHauler

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Mine are just starting to get weak at 104k and I've quite often thought the gate was too low. Seeing that I could 2wd shocks to raise it is great. Thanks guys!

Sep 22, 2006 | 09:07 AM

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psu152

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tail gate shocks

Does anyone have the part numbers for the 2wd lift clyinders?

Sep 22, 2006 | 11:16 AM

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Fords4Me

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http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,1404

Sep 22, 2006 | 06:07 PM

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TOW4H2O

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Got a pair of the 2wd for my 4wd. Work for the 2000 thru 2005. Raised the open gate a few inches so no more ducking! See this link. Had them in a couple days.
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...=4&catalogid=2