Is it worth having Tailgate Assist Strut? Is it worth having Hood Assist Struts from MRT?

[kkreit01]

I had the tailgate assist on my previous Rams. They were very nice there -- as those tailgates were very heavy to lift with 1 hand. The Maverick's tailgate is light enough to lift with a few fingers. I won't be buying one for it. I also do not want to lose 1 tie-down. I'll be using those a lot.

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[Shakesbear]

Looking for input on is it worth having the strut assists for the tailgate and the hood. Seems plausible, but not really necessary, just like Door Window Deflectors.

> Ford Accessory: Tailgate Assist is on eternal backorder and DeeZee does not list it (haha, like DUH!)
https://accessories.ford.com/products/tailgate-assist

> MRT has hood struts for $138 (standard black finish), or $198 for color (+$60 more)
https://www.shopmrt.com/2022-Ford-M...789V-d5zkti4gKGTaRv9T4pEmf96nYohoCRKAQAvD_BwE

Just wondering ....... Your thoughts?

Last mod I would never do to my Mav

 

[Maverick Bandit]

I have the tailgate strut. I'd consider the hood struts at $99

I can't say enough good things about the hood strut kit from Redline Tuning! It's under $100, raises the hood 2" higher than the factory prop rod, made in the USA and has a 4 year warranty! I wouldn't risk my hood to some cheap Chinese struts!

https://www.redlinetuning.com/2021-Ford-Maverick-Hood-QuickLIFT-PLUS-p/21-11041-02.htm

 

[Chris_G]

I can't say enough good things about the hood strut kit from Redline Tuning! It's under $100, raises the hood 2" higher than the factory prop rod, made in the USA and has a 4 year warranty! I wouldn't risk my hood to some cheap Chinese struts!

https://www.redlinetuning.com/2021-Ford-Maverick-Hood-QuickLIFT-PLUS-p/21-11041-02.htm

You're right, that's what I finally installed.

 

[OleFordGuy]

I can't say enough good things about the hood strut kit from Redline Tuning! It's under $100, raises the hood 2" higher than the factory prop rod, made in the USA and has a 4 year warranty! I wouldn't risk my hood to some cheap Chinese struts!

https://www.redlinetuning.com/2021-Ford-Maverick-Hood-QuickLIFT-PLUS-p/21-11041-02.htm

Agree 100% on the Redline hood struts. I also did the DeeZee tail gate assist, Extremely please with both

 

[Deftallica]

I put the tailgate strut on and my wife loves it. She's a tiny little thing so now she doesn't have to worry about losing grip or anything and it will slowly open.

 

[Don806]

I put the tailgate strut on and my wife loves it. She's a tiny little thing so now she doesn't have to worry about losing grip or anything and it will slowly open.

I love the tailgate strut so much, thinking by about getting another for my 2000 f150 beater truck! Only bummer is losing tie down but was able to fabricate a replacement

 

[BoskoPColtrane]

I have the DeeZee one and I love it.

Yep. Go DeeZee. $38 works awesome.

 

[Deftallica]

I love the tailgate strut so much, thinking by about getting another for my 2000 f150 beater truck! Only bummer is losing tie down but was able to fabricate a replacement

Yeah, I found a loop tie down that mounts to that side of the tail gate using the existing screw and it fits alongside the tailgate support cable. A little snug, but it works

 

[Waterick]

A replacement tiedown should be a part of any tailgate strut kit. Anyone know of any like this?

 

[TedTX]

Any one else noticed that you’re using your thighs/ knee to bring down your tailgate slowly? Or is that just me.
Thats the great thing about Mavericks being so short and tailgate being lightweight.
Both my hands are free.

 

[Snowbird]

Yeah, I found a loop tie down that mounts to that side of the tail gate using the existing screw and it fits alongside the tailgate support cable. A little snug, but it works

Could you post some pictures and information as to where you got the loop tie down?
Thanks!

 

[Gullzway]

Any one else noticed that you’re using your thighs/ knee to bring down your tailgate slowly? Or is that just me.
Thats the great thing about Mavericks being so short and tailgate being lightweight.
Both my hands are free.

No, that's what the tailgate assist does for me, lol.

 

[Deftallica]

Could you post some pictures and information as to where you got the loop tie down?
Thanks!

sure thing. I actually became aware of them from this YouTube video:



And they are this link on Amazon:

https://a.co/d/1zvbBsy

 

[Don806]

A replacement tiedown should be a part of any tailgate strut kit. Anyone know of any like this?

Not really, do many trucks have tie downs on the side of the tailgate like the maverick?

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