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Tailgate Assist problem

Bn1970

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Installed DeeZee tailgate assist, pretty quick/easy with the helpful info. from everybody on these forums. Didn't think it would be a big deal with/without but, honestly, I do love just opening the latch and letting it drop on its own without babying it down. (yes, I'm lazy.) I do have a problem, however.
The top part of the tailgate cable is chafing on the head of the strut during opening/closing as it transitions between front/behind the strut top body. Plastic heat shrink has already frayed, exposing the steel wires of the cable. Other than some electrical tape, anybody figured out a fix for this? tks in advance.
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Andrew1966

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Installed DeeZee tailgate assist, pretty quick/easy with the helpful info. from everybody on these forums. Didn't think it would be a big deal with/without but, honestly, I do love just opening the latch and letting it drop on its own without babying it down. (yes, I'm lazy.) I do have a problem, however.
The top part of the tailgate cable is chafing on the head of the strut during opening/closing as it transitions between front/behind the strut top body. Plastic heat shrink has already frayed, exposing the steel wires of the cable. Other than some electrical tape, anybody figured out a fix for this? tks in advance.
Possibly this might help.

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Bn1970

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my eyes are getting old with me. is this a zip tie around strut and cable with the un-fastened end left as a barrier between the two?
 

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my eyes are getting old with me. is this a zip tie around strut and cable with the un-fastened end left as a barrier between the two?
From here, it looks like a rubber band. Don't quote me, though!
 

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Having the same issue, will follow to see if anyone has a solution!
 
 




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