Tailgate Assist Strut - Binding with the tailgate cable

[Bill429]

I can tell from the video on Etsy that the bracket is installed incorrectly at the wrong angle causing this issue. Save the money, loosen the top bracket bolt and rotate the plate counter-clockwise until it sits correctly.

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[Glen Baker LLC]

Random musings.
The attaching end of my23 cable has a small bend in it.

 

[Lane]

Rick I replaced the driver side tie down with one made from one of our members.

That's me (thanks Glen!). Yes, when you install the tailgate strut and remove the factory tie-down bracket which now interferes with the strut, you lose a useful tie-down point. I made a replacement tie-down for mine.

Works well and clears the new strut and no issues with the cable. Enjoyed making it enough that I keep making more. I have a thread here in the For Sale forum if anyone would like one. Don't lose a tie-down point!

 

[catrikejoe]

I can tell from the video on Etsy that the bracket is installed incorrectly at the wrong angle causing this issue. Save the money, loosen the top bracket bolt and rotate the plate counter-clockwise until it sits correctly.

Yes caused by leaving my tailgate down going over rough roads with my Catrike.

 

[Drb]

I installed a tailgate assist strut, following the instruction video - but the tailgate cable binds on opening and closing. Did I do something wrong? I considered just removing the cable, but wanted to see if there are others who've had and overcome this issue?

Try this out
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1817791225/tailgate-cable-guide-for-ford-maverick
It works great!

I installed a tailgate assist strut, following the instruction video - but the tailgate cable binds on opening and closing. Did I do something wrong? I considered just removing the cable, but wanted to see if there are others who've had and overcome this issue?

 

[bsenecal]

I had that problem. It was because the plate the strut attaches to rotates, moving the connecting point of the strut. The cable can then move behind the strut when the tailgate is closed.

Solution was loosen the bolt holding the plate, rotate the plate so it's vertical, and then you have to really crank down on the bolt so the plate doesn't rotate again.

I had the same issue and was able to fix it the same way.
Brian

 

[Drb]

Random musings.
The attaching end of my23 cable has a small bend in it.

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Great pics! I just adjusted mine & it works with cable catcher even better than before.

Thanks, Dan

 

[jayarek]

I had the same issue when I installed one. There was just a slight rubbing. I repositioned the bracket to make sure it was perfectly vertical and tightened it down. Still a slight rub. I loosened it all and used two very large wrenches to bend the cable bulge and metal end just a bit to avoid the rub.
A large vice would have made it it super easy.
No more rub at all.

 

[JohnKtwin]

I hear sound, see no video

It looks like you left the bottle opener install, there is one on each side of the tailgate, in case you are a two fisted drinker

 

[Blu]

Anyone have issues with the Tailgate Cable Guide deforming? It was great new but now it pops off the the strut all the time.

 

[SDFF]

I drilled a small hole close to the plate, put a sheet metal screw in there against the plate. Keeps it from moving.

Can you send a photo? Great idea.

 

[bckrupps]

I bought the same clip from Etsy years ago and never had an issue or thought about it again.

 

[EVH5150]

Mine started binding-up, even with the Etsy guide. It turned out that the mounting plate for the tailgate strut had pivoted a bit and it threw the strut out of alignment.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Not a single issue yet

 

[icegradner]

Had mine (DeeZe is the maker of the OEM part) installed since October 2022. There are minor signs of wear on the cable tape or cover. Otherwise no issues with the strut. There is some nasty rust on the factory bolt on the body side plate though.

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