Tailgate assist installed

[Billkowski]

I like it

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[Ponchsox]

It’s a great mod, indeed.

 

[Nomav]

Is that one from Ford or Amazon?

 

[Billkowski]

Is that one from Ford or Amazon?

It's from Ford, but they get it from Dee Zee

 

[BluegrassNbass]

That's it...I'm getting it with ford points.

 

[yoyomav]

Yup, first mode I did, the very evening that I picked up the truck.

 

[Billkowski]

It’s a great mod, indeed.

The next one will be here tomorrow, Redline Tuning hood struts.

 

[Ponchsox]

The next one will be here tomorrow, Redline Tuning hood struts.

I did that one also. They are pretty simple to install. Make sure you check the part numbers before installing to make sure you have the right bracket for each side.

 

[Pbpackard]

That’s the first thing on our list ,also.

 

[rivermaverick]

I'm thinking of installing the tailgate assist kit, I'm surprised how heavy the tailgate is! A couple of questions though:
I know that gas struts can get stiff when it's hot and it does get hot here in the Mohave Valley - 115 by the end of this month, will that make it hard to close the tailgate on a hot day?
Also it looks like you have to remove the 2 black bracket thingy's that I assume are there to guide the tailgate support cables. I figured the Ford in their infinite wisdom put them there for a reason, has anyone had a problem with the cables getting trapped?

 

[Billkowski]

I'm thinking of installing the tailgate assist kit, I'm surprised how heavy the tailgate is! A couple of questions though:
I know that gas struts can get stiff when it's hot and it does get hot here in the Mohave Valley - 115 by the end of this month, will that make it hard to close the tailgate on a hot day?
Also it looks like you have to remove the 2 black bracket thingy's that I assume are there to guide the tailgate support cables. I figured the Ford in their infinite wisdom put them there for a reason, has anyone had a problem with the cables getting trapped?

You only have to remove one(it's a tie down/bottle opener) there is only one strut. There is no resistance raising it just slows it down when opening

 

[rivermaverick]

Thanks.

 

[jeff_J]

How well do the aftermarket hood struts work on the Maverick? Is it a worthwhile modification?

 

[Billkowski]

How well do the aftermarket hood struts work on the Maverick? Is it a worthwhile modification?

Don't know yet, installing today, but the redline tuning ones work great on my wrangler.

 

[Oscarcat]

I like it

Yep - it was the first mod I did and it was worth it. Makes one-handed operation easier without straining the wrist. The second mod was the black letters, same as shown.

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