Additional add-ons

[papak]

I purchased an assist cylinder for the rear gate when they went on sale a few weeks ago. Simple install, works great. Just make sure you snap on the lower end of the strut first. I also added a Weathertech receiver bumper. I had one on my previous truck and it saved my butt a couple of times in parking lots.

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[Hardening2753]

I purchased an assist cylinder for the rear gate when they went on sale a few weeks ago. Simple install, works great. Just make sure you snap on the lower end of the strut first. I also added a Weathertech receiver bumper. I had one on my previous truck and it saved my butt a couple of times in parking lots.

reat insurance. Get the smaller of the two offered as the larger one will likely cover part of the license plate.

Looks good! Any other mods?

 

[papak]

Not so far

 

[papak]

Not so far

 

[JimParker256]

I believe your strut is installed upside down... I initially had mine that way as well, until someone here on MTC pointed out that It is recommended to have the rod "down" and the cylinder at the top. That way the lubricants in the barrel are in contact with the seal, keeping the seal lubricated so it doesn't dry out and fail.

 

[texasPI]

I believe your strut is installed upside down... I initially had mine that way as well, until someone here on MTC pointed out that It is recommended to have the rod "down" and the cylinder at the top. That way the lubricants in the barrel are in contact with the seal, keeping the seal lubricated so it doesn't dry out and fail.

Yes, I believe it is installed incorrectly as well.

 

[RLmesc]

I purchased an assist cylinder for the rear gate when they went on sale a few weeks ago. Simple install, works great. Just make sure you snap on the lower end of the strut first. I also added a Weathertech receiver bumper. I had one on my previous truck and it saved my butt a couple of times in parking lots.

reat insurance. Get the smaller of the two offered as the larger one will likely cover part of the license plate.

Buy the four foot version so that it covers the whole plate and the Po-PO and traffic cams don't getcha! LOL

 

[Chris_G]

I purchased an assist cylinder for the rear gate when they went on sale a few weeks ago. Simple install, works great. Just make sure you snap on the lower end of the strut first. I also added a Weathertech receiver bumper. I had one on my previous truck and it saved my butt a couple of times in parking lots.

reat insurance. Get the smaller of the two offered as the larger one will likely cover part of the license plate.

I think your cylinder is upside down

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