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Has anyone looked at moding an 40-07 to add this feature... it would really be a great add to my truck. I'm just not sure if it could be done.
2008 Easygate Tailgate
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redpickemuptruck said:
If you mean that the tailgate opens slowly my 07 has it, as to others.
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All 2005 and newer models have this feature. You can add this to your truck
it can be purchased here
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CP&Product_Code=EL-1
it can be purchased here
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CP&Product_Code=EL-1
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I'm not so sure about that. My 07 doesn't have that. It goes up like a normal tailgate, but down slowly. HmmmmmDelta15 said:
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I assume hes talking about tailgate damping?? If so all 05 and newer have it. Tailgate damping cushions on the way down and assists on the way up.
My tailgate is so light that I can lift it with two fingers, try that with a undamped tailgate it wont work unless your really strong lol
My tailgate is so light that I can lift it with two fingers, try that with a undamped tailgate it wont work unless your really strong lol
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My bad...sorry to jump the gun I guess it does go up really easy compared to my neighbors Z71.:lol:Delta15 said:
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Oh yeah, well I can do it with one finger!!! LOLDelta15 said:
I have become so used to the Titan's gate, that I've many times opened other gates on friend's trucks, only to let them go slamming down---OOOPS!!! Then you have the satisfaction of bragging about the Titan's tailgate assist!! Bwaaaahaaaahaaaha
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Been there. Done that! :rofl: It's easy to forget about this sweet feature when you're not thinking..... I thought my Dad was gonna have a baby when I did it to his Toyo! :rofl:54warrior said:Oh yeah, well I can do it with one finger!!! LOL
I have become so used to the Titan's gate, that I've many times opened other gates on friend's trucks, only to let them go slamming down---OOOPS!!! Then you have the satisfaction of bragging about the Titan's tailgate assist!! Bwaaaahaaaahaaaha
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Awesome I'm going to order the torsion bar assist.
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My chebbie has the easy lift option but it is no where near that of the titans or the tundras. I had to take it to the dealer and verify it was on because it doesnt help that much. Or maybe it does and the tailgate is made outof 3/4 in steel.
It's funny how much I take that feature for granted... Just the other day I opened a buddie's tailgate and it just felt awful... the heavy 'clunk' as it comes down and then having to put down everything in your hand just to put the thing up. When I was buying my truck I was about to take an 04 but when I saw the gate assist and the auto rear window I had to have an 05.... I'm glad I did.
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After looking at the 08 carefully, I'm not convinced that the assist isnt in the tailgate itself and a trade to the newer tailgate would do it.
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Take the right rear taillight out. The piston is behind it inside the rear fender. There's nothing in the tailgate.
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Look at an 08 though. It looks different. I was able to remove the tailgate and saw nothing out of the ordinary externally. If it's that hidden...how does it work?
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I just went outside and took some pictures of my 2005. Hope it helps. My rear axle vent setup is also pictured.
You can see a difference between the 3rd and 4th picture. Third shows tailgate up, 4th shows tailgate down. Notice that the cylinder is extended when it's up and retracted when it's down.
There really isn't anything on the tailgate itself. It's all incorporated into the bed.
You can see a difference between the 3rd and 4th picture. Third shows tailgate up, 4th shows tailgate down. Notice that the cylinder is extended when it's up and retracted when it's down.
There really isn't anything on the tailgate itself. It's all incorporated into the bed.
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Warrior, HVT is talking about the new 08's. Hmmmm... Not aware that they changed this. I'll have to look into it. That IS interesting if it's now integrated into the tailgate.
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