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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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tailgate helper springs

Do the 97-03 Ford tailgates have the helper springs on them, or did that begin in 2004? I'm looking for some junkyard parts to adapt to my '65.

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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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They did not.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 06:01 AM
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Thanks for your help!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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I bought a set of helper springs for my 99... but at this moment I can't tell ya where. Ain't I a nice guy?

I think it was JC Whitney, but not entirely positive. Actually it's a solid one piece of spring steel, round and it inserts into holes you have to drill in the box and tail gate. But man... what a world of difference.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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Here's one for $70 that only helps with opening the tailgate. Good luck!

Custom Truck Tailgate Accessories - Tailgate Assist EZDown
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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Hey, that's great! Thanks!
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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Tail-gate easy lift. It's a torsion bar that helps up and down. $20.00 at my local fleet farm store.
 
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