Best $28 Mod? (Uber quick "how-to)

[flyusmc]

Best $28 Mod? (uber quick "how-to")

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[fossil]

so, not a ride share thread

 

[KdeB]

I agree — The DeeZee tailgate assist (purchased on Amazon for $28, not from Ford for $50) is among the best mods we’ve done on our Mav.

From Day One I had a problem with the tailgate slamming open on me when I had my hands full with boxes or groceries to put in the bed.

The tailgate assist solves that problem nicely. I don’t mind waiting for it to lower itself — at least I don’t feel like I’m being assaulted when I open it.

 

[RCTEXAS18]

It is a great mod. I did not think I would care for it, but it is very useful.

 

[Don806]

I liked it and got so used to it, I added one to my 2000 f150. Word of advice, stick with the deezee brand. The $20 ones from Amazon or ebay aren't the same quality.

 

[tom_tucker]

It is a great mod. I did not think I would care for it, but it is very useful.

Best $28 Mod? (uber quick "how-to")

Agree, it's great for them at least. Anything that deletes function (tailgate tie down) is out for me. I use that tie down to strap down my paddleboard. Does anyone actually have fun with a truck, or is it all just dump runs? I can fit a ton of trash in my old Subie, didn't need a pickup bed for that.

 

[john218]

“Does anyone actually have fun with a truck, or is it all just dump runs?” - wonder if using the truck bed with a hooker qualifies as having fun?

 

[KdeB]

Agree, it's great for them at least. Anything that deletes function (tailgate tie down) is out for me. I use that tie down to strap down my paddleboard. Does anyone actually have fun with a truck, or is it all just dump runs? I can fit a ton of trash in my old Subie, didn't need a pickup bed for that.

But you don’t have to eliminate that tailgate tiedown.

Yep, you have to remove the OEM “bottle opener” tie down on that side when you install the tailgate assist, because it interferes with its operation.

But you can easily just replace it with a flat tie-down ring, either on the top or side of the tailgate.

Like one of these…

 

[gte105u]

Agree, it's great for them at least. Anything that deletes function (tailgate tie down) is out for me. I use that tie down to strap down my paddleboard. Does anyone actually have fun with a truck, or is it all just dump runs? I can fit a ton of trash in my old Subie, didn't need a pickup bed for that.

One tailgate tie down gone... And suddenly you can't have fun with the truck? I didn't blink at removing a tailgate tie down. I don't tie down to objects that can move (like a tailgate). I have a rack and put the kayak on that, strapped down to rack, tow hook in front, and tow hitch in back.

 

[Scupking]

I have used that tie down location every weekend for the past month. To useful for me to remove it. For those who don't need it then great!!

 

[tom_tucker]

But you don’t have to eliminate that tailgate tiedown.

Yep, you have to remove the OEM “bottle opener” tie down on that side when you install the tailgate assist, because it interferes with its operation.

But you can easily just replace it with a flat tie-down ring, either on the top or side of the tailgate.

Like one of these…

Good call on the D ring, but looks like I'm not compatible with it unless I cut the tailgate liner. Not sure where the D ring would go on the side. With the tailgate cable and adding the damper and D ring, I'd think it would be quite cluttered in there. I already notice the cable getting caught up sometimes.

 

[KdeB]

It’ll fit in the bottom hole of the “bottle opener,” right below where your finger is in the photo. I have it in the top hole, but I know other people have this D ring in the bottom hole, and it doesn’t interfere.

Maybe someone who has it there will chime in and confirm.

 

[tom_tucker]

“Does anyone actually have fun with a truck, or is it all just dump runs?” - wonder if using the truck bed with a hooker qualifies as having fun?

Yes you're activity is hereby qualified! This swing is compatible, it's aftermarket. However, the arch frame to hang it is an official Ford accessory. The frame uses the existing upper d-rings in the bed corners to mount, as long as you have the Lariat or Lux package. An XL would need to add 2 d-rings. Still works with the hard folding tonneau too!

Finally someone solving real world issues, instead of joining AARP and installing tailgate assists on a trucklet....

 

[john218]

Yes you're activity is hereby qualified! This swing is compatible, it's aftermarket. However, the arch frame to hang it is an official Ford accessory. The frame uses the existing upper d-rings in the bed corners to mount, as long as you have the Lariat or Lux package. An XL would need to add 2 d-rings. Still works with the hard folding tonneau too!

Finally someone solving real world issues, instead of joining AARP and installing tailgate assists on a trucklet....

And I can use my bed chubby, I mean cubby for “supplies”.

 

[Thoron99]

Hmmm, might have a little difficulty explaining that mod to the wife...

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