Is it worth having Tailgate Assist Strut? Is it worth having Hood Assist Struts from MRT?

[RJC]

The hood struts are expensive, probably more so here in Canada, for something you only use once in awhile.The tailgate assist takes away the oem tiedown, not really interested in either but it`s a matter of choice.

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[DannyP]

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[Barracuda340]

I love my tailgate strut. Makes things simpler. I have a second new unopened DeeZee tailgate strut kit if anybody is interested in it. Was going to get wife a maverick too. Didnt work out.

 

[HybridOnOrder]

I love my tailgate strut. Makes things simpler. I have a second new unopened DeeZee tailgate strut kit if anybody is interested in it. Was going to get wife a maverick too. Didnt work out.

Hey,

With the strut, can you still put the tailgate halfway down? like to haul longer items?

 

[Barracuda340]

Hey,

With the strut, can you still put the tailgate halfway down? like to haul longer items?

Yes.

 

[Michaelkov]

Looking for input on is it worth having the strut assists for the tailgate and the hood.

Just wondering ....... Your thoughts?

I've seen some older, classic struts...I'm not sure they make 'em the way they used to...

 

[bighap]

Hey,

With the strut, can you still put the tailgate halfway down? like to haul longer items?

Yes, but you will lose the driver side tie down on the tailgate for securing loads like that. Not worth it to me but to each their own.

 

[OleFordGuy]

I have them both. Love them. I went with the RedLine Tuning hood struts instead of the MRT
https://www.redlinetuning.com/2021-Ford-Maverick-Hood-QuickLIFT-PLUS-p/21-11041-02.htm

 

[icegradner]

The tailgate strut is a must for me now. I will note for everyone that it is unbearably slow in the cold weather. Cant force it faster or it screams back at you.

Yes. One day it took 2-3 minutes to fully open. It opened half way at normal speed, and seemed to stop. Walked away for a few minutes, heard a popping noise (likely the ice on it breaking) and it then slowly went the rest of the way down. No trouble since then, and back to normal operation once we got above freezing again.

 

[Bushpilot]

No criticism of anyone who gets it ... but I don't get the appeal, especially for the cost.

 

[Gullzway]

No criticism of anyone who gets it ... but I don't get the appeal, especially for the cost.

I thought the same, but for $28(back in May) bought the tailgate assist.

I like it. Very handy when your hands are full or you're turning around to grab groceries, luggage, chairs. Just pull the handle and it slowly lowers on its own.

I'll pass on the hood struts. Especially for the price and as little as you open the hood.

 

[azmotoxxx]

I have both, the tailgate setup is good, but the hood struts aren’t worth it imo. The hood feels so cheesy like it’s going to bend. Plus the cheap Chinese struts feel like they will probably take a dump in a couple of years. So regret screwing around with the hood struts. How often do you pop your hood, if someone is working on your truck and isn’t careful something is going to get tweaked.

 

[Darrel R. Ferguson]

I don't see how the hood struts are worth anywhere near $140. That's kinda nuts to me. How often are you even under the hood? How hard is it to use the prop arm?

I got the hood struts for less then $50.00 on Amazon. work great!

 

[dadd75]

If you are thinking of adding the tailgate strut and upgrading your tail light bulbs to LED, may I suggest you upgrade the bulbs first. I added my tailgate strut first, then had a heck of a time getting to the one bolt/screw I needed to remove to get get the tail light lenses removed to replace the bulbs.

 

[Don806]

Yes, but you will lose the driver side tie down on the tailgate for securing loads like that. Not worth it to me but to each their own.

To get the tie down back, just find a buddy who can weld

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