Dee Zee EZ Down Tailgate Assist Kit
03-09-2015, 08:00 AM
#231
How did the install go on this model? Seems like DeeZee should redesign their unit.
03-09-2015, 09:32 AM
#232
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O Reilly brand Ez down
Stabilus EZ Down
Part # SG304900EZ
Part # SG304900EZ
03-21-2015, 02:35 PM
#233
Installed my DeeZee kit today. Nutsert was a joke, had to break it out with the BFH and just do the raptor mod. Much better! Blue loctite and I hit the ball stud with an impact very lightly to ensure it never breaks lose.
03-21-2015, 04:18 PM
#234
There is nothing wrong with the nutsert, mine has been holding strong for 2 years and I'm not the only one with such longevity.
Inexperienced installer is where the issue is at.
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Ricktwuhk (03-22-2015)
03-21-2015, 04:36 PM
#235
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I'm pretty handy with tools and understand how the nutsert works. It failed me twice! The first was due to following the instructions at 9 turns and then when that failed and screwed it up I called and got another with the "it's more like 12 turns" from the manufacture.
In both cases they failed. I do get into the bed of the truck several times a day so I guess if you are using it lightly a couple times a week then the nutsert may last longer.
There are way too many people with the same problem for it to be installation ignorance.
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Starr167 (04-03-2015)
03-21-2015, 04:41 PM
#236
I will say though trying to tighten a round nutsert in an oblong hole makes it even more challenging.
So yes, installer error. Justified but it is what it is.
03-21-2015, 05:21 PM
#237
Well then it is not the right design for the majority of "Amateur's"
03-21-2015, 05:34 PM
#238
03-21-2015, 06:27 PM
#239
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Same here, the stud broke off mine due to the weight of the tailgate step over time but the nutsert is still holding strong, lol
