Tailgate Weight

[Zoback]

Out of all the cars I could have rented in Atlanta, somehow I got a 2005 Titan Crew Cab. Although I have a KC with every option, the downgraded CC was still fun to drive even with a bench seat. The interesting thing was that the tailgate on the CC literally seemed to weigh about 10 pounds. I could flick it up with a finger. On my KC, it weighs about 100 pounds and takes energy to lift it up. I thought it was interesting that there was such a difference in the weight.

just thought it was interesting..

[Tuishimi]

So now do you want an 06 CC?

The tailgate assist is great!

[Sammy Sandbag]

Uhhhhhhhh.......

Where ya been bro? The '05+ models have a tailgate assist, it's not the weight.

[bestatchess]

I think the wieght is the same, but it probably had the tailgate assist feature. You can buy a torsion spring for the tailgate here:

http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...ct_Cod e=EL-1

[pi3yeargrad]

Originally Posted by bestatchess

I think the wieght is the same, but it probably had the tailgate assist feature. You can buy a torsion spring for the tailgate here:

http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...ct_Cod e=EL-1

Is that the actual "tailgate assist" for our trucks (later models)??

[Sammy Sandbag]

Originally Posted by pi3yeargrad

Is that the actual "tailgate assist" for our trucks (later models)??

No. The OEM assist is a gas piston mounted behind the right rear tail-light.

[pi3yeargrad]

Originally Posted by Sammy Sandbag

No. The OEM assist is a gas piston mounted behind the right rear tail-light.

anyway to get that OTHER than the dealer?

[majorKAP]

I have a '04 model. Got to experiment with DeTitan's '05 tailgate last week when we met to transfer ownership of some accessories. I really would like to have that improvement on mine, but not via the aftermarket version currently available. I'll have to do without, I suppose.

Anyway, I was thinking, if that gas piston ever fails suddenly in a man's truck, I'd sure like to be watching when it happens. That oughta be good for a laugh or two.

KAP

[Sammy Sandbag]

Originally Posted by pi3yeargrad

anyway to get that OTHER than the dealer?

No. The '05+ have special mounting provisions on the body that aren't present on '04 models. It might be possible with some fabrication, but there's no simple bolt-on solution using the OEM system.