Tailgate assist

[Broncobowsher]

I've seen counterbalanced tailgates for about 15 years now. At least from the OEMs. And there are some janky aftermarket versions. Today while bumming around I saw something that caught my eye. A ford service part. The piston driving the counterbalance hides in the bedside. The factory style tailgate hinge looks very factory like. I could see someone doing a stealth install with one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/Ford-HC3Z-99...d_day0fbt_2/143-1509780-9137323?pd_rd_w=iKOSv

So who is going to be the first to try it?

 

[BruiserOutdoors]

I plan to do something similar to this. Less effort than messing with the quarter panel. And cheaper. Its been done on a bronco before. As seen on FB.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007P05FBW/ref=psdcmw_15709781_t1_B01NAKVTV0

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[Yeller]

been done
https://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=305539&highlight=tailgate

 

[Broncobowsher]

Should have known Taz already did it. Really slick how well it is hidden inside the body out of site.

 

[kempco]

I put one on my 2019 F150. It works great.

 

[Madgyver]

Should have known Taz already did it. Really slick how well it is hidden inside the body out of site.

Thanks... It was all Taz's idea..