DIY tailgate tiedown that works with tailgate assist strut

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I just installed the tailgate assist dampener and learned I would lose one of the tiedowns which was a no go. Found the thread where Chandonnet came up with a really nice solution, unfortunately he doesn't seem to be selling them anymore. I came up with something based on his design using a scrap of 1/8" mild steel plate and a link from a tow chain, both of which I already have. Power tools used were a drill, angle grinder and MIG welder. Painted them up with some paint I had on hand and think they turned out pretty nice for being done by a woodworker, not the prettiest but plenty strong, no sharp edges, and only cost me an hour or two of my time.

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Good job

 

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But does it open bottles?!

 

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Nice work.

 

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Maverickman74 said:

But does it open bottles?!

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A little Dremel work on the inside, bottom edge of the link and I bet it would.

 

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Looks great

 

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Any chance you are interested in selling some of these? They look awesome.

 

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Seriously though, I love welding projects.

 

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Maverickman74 said:

But does it open bottles?!

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Anything can open a bottle with enough effort. I still have the stock one on the other side just in case.

 

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First run....i am in

 

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that's cool. let me know too.

 

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Dean S said:

Anything can open a bottle with enough effort. I still have the stock one on the other side just in case.

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But is 1 enough? What if you have 2 bottles to open?

 

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RichardCranium said:

But is 1 enough? What if you have 2 bottles to open?

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Unless you're Mr. Fantastic you can only open one at a time anyway.

 

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Nice job for a woodworker looks like you know how to weld.

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