Tailgate not working right
#1
Senior Member
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Tailgate not working right
Recently my tailgate on my '08 hasn't been opening easily. Once its open a bit, I have to push it all the way down. And it binds a little bit when closing, sometimes I hear a pop.
Now I have looked at it many different ways, there is nothing caught in it, the gaps when open and closed are all equal, telling me nothing is bent. I took a photo and I noticed part "A" is now rotating independently of part "B". I realize the internal part is what winds that torsion bar inside the tailgate to assist with closing. I think part A is binding as it roates.
Any ideas? I might grind the paint and spot weld it.
Now I have looked at it many different ways, there is nothing caught in it, the gaps when open and closed are all equal, telling me nothing is bent. I took a photo and I noticed part "A" is now rotating independently of part "B". I realize the internal part is what winds that torsion bar inside the tailgate to assist with closing. I think part A is binding as it roates.
Any ideas? I might grind the paint and spot weld it.
#3
Senior Member
Yep, hit her with some lube. 60% of the time, it works everytime.
#4
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For your future posting consideration .....
HINT/TIP: You'll find posting in the
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HINT/TIP: You'll find posting in the
Late Model F150s > 2004 2008 Ford F150
section more helpful/appropriate than General F150 Discussion posts..
#5
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And I will try some lube first. Thanks!