Tailgate Assist Shock?
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Tailgate Assist Shock?
Anyone have one? I bought 1 several years ago and attempted to install it going strictly by the instructions.
It appears that the hole on the lower left side of the tailgate is too big (and possibly slightly oval?) and I don't think anyone has messed with it. The darn hole just seems to be too big for the size nutzert that they sent.
Are there any known brands of these things that are better than others?
It appears that the hole on the lower left side of the tailgate is too big (and possibly slightly oval?) and I don't think anyone has messed with it. The darn hole just seems to be too big for the size nutzert that they sent.
Are there any known brands of these things that are better than others?
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I have a dee zee brand on mine for a few years and it works great and everything fit fine. But I also have a 08 tail gate on mine. Not sure if the strut mounts exactly the same or not. But it did take a nut sert thing on the lower left side hole.
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Interesting......Could you possibly post a picture?
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Do tell......Electric cylinder? I have seen some newer F150s with electric opening and closing tailgates......
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This is interesting. I have the original '99 tailgate on mine. May be the generic kit I bought was/is for 2008 & up.....
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Thanks Sous!! Could you possibly post a picture please?
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We used one like this about ~18 years ago. Quick and easy install, and it still works just fine to this day:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/364219196959
https://www.ebay.com/itm/364219196959
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I'm half way to there. I can drop my tailgate and lock it with key fob. Ain't got the closing part down yet. 😂
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