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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 12:01 AM
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A it possible to put in a Superduty tailgate lift assist on the stock tailgate? I know people have put the actual Superduty tailgate on their truck, but I was just looking to put the lift assist in. Thanks.
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 12:25 AM
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I think the lift assist is a spring system inside the tailgate so I don't think you can just swap it over.
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 02:35 AM
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No you can not just swap it over. It has a torsion spring in side the gate that is driven by the drivers side tail gate mount. If you really want it pickup a work truck tailgate from 08+ SD and swap it. I bought one today for my grandfathers truck for a OE style rear view camera and It cost $450 with the new mount.
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