Glad you mentioned the tailgate hole cover. That was the very first thing I ordered, and it doesn't fit. Even my husband can't push it hard to get that final tab to snap in, and he's very strong. I've tried taking a dead blow hammer to tap it in, and nothing. It just won't go in. So it's resting...
Yes, BOTH trays are backwards in that original photo. I had finagled it both ways, just happened to take the pics when it was in the WRONG orientation. I have since made it work. It was slightly warped, which is why I even attempted the 180° reversal in the first place, cuz it didn't sit flat...
No it doesn't make it any harder to close. It's just a soft, assisted lowering, to take the weight off without it coming crashing down. I don't think it assists in raising, at all. At least in my situation, it does not interfere with the closing of the tailgate whatsoever. And it shouldn't, If...
Mine makes noises just like you described! I thought, at first, it was just from the engine cooling down. But I've been hearing it at other times, too! Gremlins!
Yup, it's a good mod, esp for a starter (me!). I'm just dipping my toe into truck ownership for the very 1st time! 68 year old lady here, and I've always wanted a small truck. Hubby said, let's do it - happy birthday! He has a F250, and was all in favor of me getting this small Ford truck. He...
We had to buy a set of torx sockets, too, cuz the other set was in the racecar trailer. Now we have 2 sets! 😁
Love having the Maverick sticker on this piece!
@bbhaag It wasn't backwards. I tried it every-which-way. It was slightly warped. It's better now and fits fine. I'm very happy with it now.
My only "expectation" was for the damn lid to close!
Update: it fits! I had to "finesse" it a bit, as it did appear to be ever-so-slightly warped. I really like it and did NOT want to have to return and re-buy!
Thanks, All, for your input.