Dee Zee Tailgate assist Problem
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Dee Zee Tailgate assist Problem
last week I noticed the bottom bolt that attaches to the tailgate had come loose to the point I could just pull it out, I tried tightening the nut mechanism with the special tool but didn't want to over tighten as per specific instructions. I noticed today it's loose again, should I try tightening it more or try other methods like Teflon tape and/or loc-tite?
I'm surprised at this it's only 7 months old.
I'm surprised at this it's only 7 months old.
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No, there's 2 active threads in the 09-14 forum. The hole is elongated do the nutsert eventually wiggles out over time. I just installed mine 2 days ago so I can't speak for its durability, definitely had to turn it about 12-13 times to get it tight (vs the 9 in the instructions).
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Soundwave, go read the page upon page upon page of this in the 09-14 section, pictures and ideas are provided. You need to replace the nutsert with an actual NUT. You need to open the tailgate access and use a long stick taped to a wrench and then the nut taped to the wrench.
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This isn't a Ford Part Kwasi.
Soundwave, go read the page upon page upon page of this in the 09-14 section, pictures and ideas are provided. You need to replace the nutsert with an actual NUT. You need to open the tailgate access and use a long stick taped to a wrench and then the nut taped to the wrench.
Soundwave, go read the page upon page upon page of this in the 09-14 section, pictures and ideas are provided. You need to replace the nutsert with an actual NUT. You need to open the tailgate access and use a long stick taped to a wrench and then the nut taped to the wrench.
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This is the evidence that we're business partners, winchested.
Thank you for the insight; I really appreciate it. I'll be here if you need me.You're welcome, SOUNDWAVE. I'm delighted to serve.
I look forward to the info previously requested. Kwasi
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just an update, I ended up contacting Dee Zee they sent me a whole new kit minus the shock which is great and makes me happy although it's the same so I guess next year I'll be bugging them for another nutsert LOL.
