No problem with mine.
Its possible the bolt that was supplied to you was not to spec.
Contact Deezee and ask for a new nut and bolt.
https://www.deezee.com/product/truck-tailgate-assist/
BTW... I ran the nut and bolt up and down a few times to remove some of the pre-installed lock-tight, which...
Since you are asking such a question, I agree go with an Apple phone as is your wife's.
If you want to stay with an Android, buy a mid-range Samsung A52.
$399 unlocked at Samsung.com. Great phone for the cost.
My wife has one. (BTW, I just set up my new S22+, for those who know)
The Maverick's auto start-stop is annoying.
But the Subaru Crosstrek's is unbearable due to the rumble shaking at every restart.
Make the off switch easy to locate by sticking on a clear 1/2" bumper.
Not as safe as a harness, but hammock style seat protectors also protect your dog when breaking hard.
Search Amazon for "dog hammock truck seat cover".
My tailgate assist DID rub.
That screw is a bit unique because it threads into the plastic tail light assembly (I think). Rather than find a replacement, I used a bench grinder to remove 1/8" off the screw head so it won't scrape against the assist cylinder. Its still a hex head, so no need to...
Yes.. I put that special nut in a vice and ran the bolt through it a couple times to reduce the amount of blue thread glue. Then used a screwdriver-style hex driver until the nut pulled tight into the tailgate slot.
There are lots of changes and its confusing. For example, some of the apps on my Samsung Android 12 phone can now be accessed on the Maverick's screen. The lower image is my phone's settings , I can choose which apps I want or don't want to display.
Don't know if its been discussed, but Android Auto is being transitioned out. Google's new "Assistant Driving Mode is actually similar to the old Android Auto experience for Phone Screens, which was discontinued with Android 12."
I still find Driving Mode confusing and glitchy on both the...
Sorry.. price is back up to $399 this morning.
And I can't figure out how to remove this posting.
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Not sure I like these Bushwacker fender flares as well as the Ford option that adds $495.
But it's a great limited time offer at $204.76.
Says "Free Shipping".
At...