- First Name
- Jim
- Joined
- Jan 11, 2022
- Threads
- 5
- Messages
- 51
- Reaction score
- 34
- Location
- North Central Wisconsin
- Vehicle(s)
- Maverick Lariat
- Engine
- 2.0L EcoBoost
- Thread starter
- #1
I like the Redline Tuning 21-11041-02 hood struts I installed on my Lariat as you only have to remove one hood bolt (for each side) to install the strut brackets lessening the chance of misaligning the hood. HINT: although the struts can go on either side, be cognizant of the lettering on the struts when installing. I installed mine with the lettering reading upside down (which bothered me) so I took them off (not easy) to switch sides.
The DEE ZEE DZ43207 tailgate assist comes with dried thread locker on the mounting bolt which makes installation more difficult than it already is. HINT: Thread the mounting bolt onto the tailgate fastener (using adjustable wrench to hold fastener and a T30 Torx for bolt) to break the thread lock. Clean the bolt threads. Insert bolt through mounting plate per instructions and apply new thread lock. You now have about 10 minutes before it hardens. Thread on the tailgate fastener and tighten it down leaving about an 1/8" gap-the width of the tailgate. Install per instructions. It went quickly for me. I bought both of these items from Amazon.
The DEE ZEE DZ43207 tailgate assist comes with dried thread locker on the mounting bolt which makes installation more difficult than it already is. HINT: Thread the mounting bolt onto the tailgate fastener (using adjustable wrench to hold fastener and a T30 Torx for bolt) to break the thread lock. Clean the bolt threads. Insert bolt through mounting plate per instructions and apply new thread lock. You now have about 10 minutes before it hardens. Thread on the tailgate fastener and tighten it down leaving about an 1/8" gap-the width of the tailgate. Install per instructions. It went quickly for me. I bought both of these items from Amazon.
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