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Did you end up doing anything for a slow close tailgate?
Tailgate assist retrofit for 100 series (?) (4 Viewers)
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Nope, just had to beef up the biceps.
There was someone on Mud recently who installed a tailgate assist damper on their lower tailgate. I meant to bookmark the thread, but then I forgot to. Does anyone remember seeing this and have a link handy? I cannot seem to find it.
Anyone that purchased the damper earlier in the thread successfully made this work?
Curious about this too. If nothing exists to solve this problem, I am considering fabricating something. If there is some demand, maybe making a few more would be in the cards.
I’ve seen retrofit kits for pickup tailgates where the use a gas strut to slow the opening of the tailgate. But sure if there’s room on our tailgate to add a gas strut to the side of it
So, I think I found a solution to this. I'm an independent mechanical engineer, and I am currently consulting for a company that makes off-road gear. I just finished designing a tailgate storage system for a 100 series, and I was able to maintain the factory lift assist force. I am currently in the process of getting this company signed up to be a vendor, so we can post the details. But I can say that all who have seen it have been very interested. I think we have a winner.
Looking forward to seeing what they have to offer
