HottStuff

I have searched and didn't see anything that would allow me to open and close the tailgate electrically. I like those automatic doors and tailgates on premium SUV and vans. I see some sort of shock for letting the gate down, but nothing to lift it back up. The darn tail gate almost weights more than me! I almost have to have help to close it
I really won't open it alot but would like to if I need to.

So I was wondering if anyone has came up with anything that would work. The bodyshop said they could do it for around $2,000.00... that means I can't get rims till the following month


* I found some metal braket thing that looks like it assists in closing the gate. I don't think that is what I really want. I want to push a button on my remote and close/open the gate.... That would make momma very happy (even though I don't have kids)

skizriz

$2,000 sounds about right. Opening and closing the tailgate with the flip of a switch isn't going to come cheap.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/universal-r.../p2004688.jcwx
Found this in about 3 seconds using Google.

HottStuff

that's good. I just don't want it hanging off of the side of the gate inside. They said they would think about it and sketch something up for me. I will likely do it before my rims.... anyone have any examples of this done? I been to a car show before and they had a tail gate done but it was done with a bracket and motor under the truck. That is what I really want, but I am ot sure if it will work for a car I intend to drive a few time a week

Fordflowmaster

That's pointless.. It's so simple to close a tailgate. Why waste your money on that.. Put it towards somethings else like rims or tires or engine mods.

skizriz

A lot of people think rims or tires or engine mods are pointless.

It's her money and her truck.

HottStuff

well I am a little girl! I struggle to close it and it is just as hard to open it with out slamming it! I will get the rims - only have to wait another month before I have the cash

Fordflowmaster

Oh than that makes more sense. You know I bet you could go to a Toyota dealership and ask them to install one of the tundras assisted lifts on yours.. Cause If I remember right. The tundras have assisted tailgates or it might be the Chevys??? It's one of the 2. And when I mean assisted I mean you can drop it and it will go down slowly.

97madness

You can buy an assist shock for that nothing electric about it, fordflowmaster

jsupreston

You look at something like this yet?

http://www.pickupspecialties.com/Tai..._easy_lift.htm

Fordflowmaster

Ya this is what I'm talking about. Ya I know it's not electric but it's way cheaper than $2000..