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I've updated the photos in the first post in this thread to reflect quality improvements as I continue to make additional brackets. In addition, materials that I use to make the brackets are made in the USA - the steel bar stock, chain links, and powdercoating powders.

Thanks @Jamison Hahn ! For anyone else that might have an interest - The factory tie down bracket has to be removed from the tailgate to fit the addition of the assist strut / damper. There are options for a replacement tie down point that works with the strut. I have one available that I make...

Tailgate assist strut is definitely worth it, I appreciate mine every time I open the gate. But since the factory tie down bracket 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...

Welcome & congrats! For the factory tie down bracket that had 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...

Welcome! For the factory tie down bracket that had 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...

I am continuing to make the brackets and they remain available. If you have an interest, don't post here - please send a private message (if a person isn't familiar - click my profile pic, then "start conversation").

@MavStangVa - 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...

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

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...