Would really appeciate some pics as I am ready to relieve some effort in raising that tail gate of mine.Removing the tail gate is not an issue with me, so no problem there.
EZ Down Tailgate Strut
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From: Oskaloosa IA
Originally Posted by bneafus
Sorry guys, still doing the post surgery pain killers 
...Did a little searching and found this:
http://www.pickupspecialties.com/Tailgate_stuff/tailgate_easy_lift.htm
Don't try just clicking on it, save it first, then watch. It takes a while...Brian
...Did a little searching and found this:http://www.pickupspecialties.com/Tailgate_stuff/tailgate_easy_lift.htm
Don't try just clicking on it, save it first, then watch. It takes a while...Brian
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From: Pensacola, FL
Is this going to be a probem?
I really want to install that torsion bar, but here my problem.I have a "Line of Fire" LED strip mounted in the space below the tailgate on the box. Will there be enough clearance between the two? Hate to buy , drill holes, and crunch my light strip.
Any thoughts out there??
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Originally Posted by timcommon
I really want to install that torsion bar, but here my problem.I have a "Line of Fire" LED strip mounted in the space below the tailgate on the box. Will there be enough clearance between the two? Hate to buy , drill holes, and crunch my light strip.
Any thoughts out there??
TimCommon,
I will try to get some pictures. It does not go below the tailgate edge when it is up. I think it should clear the light OK. I like this device. It really makes the tailgate lighter. The only down side I see is that it is now not so easy to remove the tail gate.
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From: Oskaloosa IA
Tailgate lift pictures
If anybody wants a picture of this lift, send an email to JBAWILLIAMS@MAHASKA.ORG, with TAILGATE LIFT in the subject line, and I will reply with pictures.
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Originally Posted by bneafus
Saw these on Two Guys Garage today. Looks very cool! Just ordered one. I will report.Here's the link for anyone else interested:
http://www.autotrucktoys.com/ford_truck/EZDown-Ford-F-250350-SuperDuty-Taillgate-Damper-99-06-P14481C4528.aspx#
http://www.autotrucktoys.com/ford_truck/EZDown-Ford-F-250350-SuperDuty-Taillgate-Damper-99-06-P14481C4528.aspx#
No word on when the new damper will be out. The F150 model works fine but can't be adapted to the F250.
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Back in Stock!
They have these available now for the F250 & F350 using a redesigned approach.
http://www.autotrucktoys.com/ford_tr...4481C4528.aspx
http://www.autotrucktoys.com/ford_tr...4481C4528.aspx
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From: Brew City, USA New Berlin
I got mine about a week ago. I think I ordered it in the fall and it finally came off of back-order.
Installed it last Friday night. Took about 30 minutes or less.
Very pleased with it, although the instructions are not very accurate. The basic procedure is correct, but in the instructions they list the size wrenches/sockets you need and those are not correct.
I'm super pleased with the product. If I just open the tailgate and let it fall on its own gravity it takes about 5 seconds to open completely.
Installation was easy and it seems well engineered.
Installed it last Friday night. Took about 30 minutes or less.
Very pleased with it, although the instructions are not very accurate. The basic procedure is correct, but in the instructions they list the size wrenches/sockets you need and those are not correct.
I'm super pleased with the product. If I just open the tailgate and let it fall on its own gravity it takes about 5 seconds to open completely.
Installation was easy and it seems well engineered.
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From: Mount Airy, MD
Originally Posted by Lonewolftx
They have these available now for the F250 & F350 using a redesigned approach.
http://www.autotrucktoys.com/ford_tr...4481C4528.aspx
http://www.autotrucktoys.com/ford_tr...4481C4528.aspx
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From: Birch Bay WA.
I got mine on Monday. I installed it on Thursday I had to buy a 6mm allen wrench I had all the other tools, 5/16 socket,13mm open end ,7/16 open end (T50 torx Supplied). Easy install works great I wish that I had it before I wrecked my left shoulder when I lost control of that heavy tailgate.
Ken
Ken
Last edited by kphn; Apr 19, 2007 at 08:16 PM.
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Put mine in yesterday, no worries. Did have to drill another hole as I had a tailgate lock wire running through the original hole that the damper uses for the plate. All in all a great addon!
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From: Houston, TX
This may be a strange question, but can you still "slam" the tailgate shut? Or does the strut "cushion" the shutting process?
I ask because I have to close my tailgate with a little extra force to close against the extra gap seals on my tailgate and Pace rolltop cover.
tnx,
TX
I ask because I have to close my tailgate with a little extra force to close against the extra gap seals on my tailgate and Pace rolltop cover.
tnx,
TX