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Continuing to make the replacement tie downs. For others' benefit: For the factory tie down bracket that had to be removed from the tailgate to fit the strut - there are options for a replacement tie down point that works with the strut. I have one available that I make and sell. Works...

Sure is! I've sent a direct msg your way.

@Elderchuck - After your installation, something now looks missing in this picture. For the factory tie down bracket that had to be removed from the tailgate - there are options for a replacement tie down point that works with the strut. I have one available that I make and sell. Works...

For the factory tie down bracket that has to be removed from the tailgate to fit the assist strut - there are options for a replacement tie down point that works with the strut. I have one available that I make and sell. Works well and clears the new strut and no issues with the cable. And...

😁 (y) If anyone else is interested, I have a thread here in the For Sale forum if anyone would like one. Works well and clears the new strut and no issues with the cable. I enjoy making these enough that I keep making more. Don't lose a tie-down point!

Couldn't agree more with having a jump box. Even just having it along is worth some peace of mind. I've used mine on occasion and it sure beats waiting who-knows-how-long for roadside assistance. When you added your tailgate assist strut and removed the factory tailgate bracket that interfered...

Looking good Gordon! (y) When that side tailgate bracket is removed which interferes with the tailgate assist strut addition, you lose a useful tie-down point. I made a replacement tie-down for mine. Works well and clears the new strut and no issues with the cable. Enjoyed making it...

Welcome. When I was shopping for mine, the scummy behavior of the dealerships made me end up buying one from a private individual instead. It's nice to hear when a buyer makes THEM work for it. When that side tailgate bracket is removed which interferes with the tailgate assist strut addition...

Craig - I've sent a direct msg your way.

Andy - I've sent a direct msg your way.

It's my understanding that the center of the hub is meant to support the weight so the lugs/lugnuts do not. A brief online search didn't definitively answer this question for me before I ran out of patience. Regardless, even though I'm not one of these safety preachers who often post and I roll...

The accidental locking had plagued me too. I got super irritated and fixed it. Made a simple 2-piece 3D printed solution that works well in preventing accidental pressing of the lock lever and button. Took a bunch of iterations though, like anything worthwhile does...

A sincere thanks! 😁(y)

Congrats on the purchase! When you remove that side tailgate bracket that interferes with the tailgate strut addition, you lose a useful tie-down point. I made a replacement tie-down for mine. Works well and clears the new strut and no issues with the cable. Enjoyed making it enough that...

Congrats on the truck purchase! When you remove that side tailgate bracket that interferes with the tailgate strut addition, you lose a useful tie-down point. I made a replacement tie-down for mine. Works well and clears the new strut and no issues with the cable. Enjoyed making it...

I added the tailgate strut and then ended up making this replacement tie-down bracket for mine. Works well and clears the new tailgate strut and no issues with the cable. Enjoyed making it enough that I keep making more. I have a thread here in the For Sale...

Nope, quality of the welds is top notch. Have tested it in my vise with a BFH before selling any. If you're talking about the weld cosmetically, I make no claims that appearance is anything other than adequate. Any that turn out ugly don't leave my workshop. If a person finds that this isn't...

Thanks for the mention, Dave! For anyone that would like one, I have a thread here in the For Sale forum. Even though I just made one for myself to start, I enjoy the hands-on time in my workshop and keep making more. The way my luck works.... if I'd removed this bracket and left it missing...

Thanks for the mention Dave! If anyone else would like one - I first made this replacement tie-down bracket for mine. Works well and clears the new tailgate strut and no issues with the cable. Enjoyed making it enough that I keep making more. Be aware though that Dave's photos in his post...

That's me (thanks Glen!). Yes, when you install the tailgate strut and remove the factory tie-down bracket which now interferes with the strut, you lose a useful tie-down point. I made a replacement tie-down for mine. Works well and clears the new strut and no issues with the cable...