EZ down tailgate assist
07-26-2014, 01:02 PM
#31
Senior Member
Just installed it, very easy to do and the nutsert wasn't a problem. Hopefully I won't regret doing it this way and not going the "Raptor mod" route.
Is there a particular amount of time I should wait before exercising the tailgate to let the locktite dry/set properly? Or is this just good to go immediately? Seems it should sit for a bit. I only opened it once after install then closed the gate, and gonna wait a bit before trying it out again...
Is there a particular amount of time I should wait before exercising the tailgate to let the locktite dry/set properly? Or is this just good to go immediately? Seems it should sit for a bit. I only opened it once after install then closed the gate, and gonna wait a bit before trying it out again...
Last edited by terraformer; 07-26-2014 at 01:04 PM.
07-26-2014, 01:10 PM
#32
Senior Member
Tightened mine up yesterday and she's good as new. I'm sure it'll loosen up again but not a big deal, I'll just tighten it up again. I missed it for the 6 days I didn't have it. I had no idea how often I open my tailgate......
12-18-2014, 01:33 PM
#33
BTW: I looked up the "Raptor mod" and got to this link if any other newbie like me was wondering
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f11/e...-solved-15369/
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12-25-2014, 03:26 PM
#34
Got mine and insatled it, took about 15 mins to install. I think they did some modifications to the design, still has the nut-sert thought but thank God it did not give me trouble. Will see how it hold up.
12-31-2014, 12:20 PM
#35
F150 Owner Since 1999..
Double-check your install, a wise thing to do!
Installed mine in Sept. Was very tight, didn't count but am certain I turned it more times than instructed. About 6weeks (tailgate open and close avg 1-2 times per day perhaps?) I took a peak at it and low and behold, the nutsert was almost totally out of the hole and the ball just about twisted off. I got lucky but worth a look at all of you like me who we're confident in your install. I check mine (quick peak) almost every time I open the gate. (Damn, I guess I like what it does, cause I'm making this device sounds like a p I t a.) 
01-01-2015, 12:41 AM
#36
Installed mine in Sept. Was very tight, didn't count but am certain I turned it more times than instructed. About 6weeks (tailgate open and close avg 1-2 times per day perhaps?) I took a peak at it and low and behold, the nutsert was almost totally out of the hole and the ball just about twisted off. I got lucky but worth a look at all of you like me who we're confident in your install. I check mine (quick peak) almost every time I open the gate. (Damn, I guess I like what it does, cause I'm making this device sounds like a p I t a.)
09-23-2016, 12:55 PM
#37
09-23-2016, 07:59 PM
#38
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