No more slamming tailgate ! , Toyota Tacoma tailgate assist DIY install
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- Here I install a tailgate assist on my Tacoma.
One of the things I like about a 3rd gen Tacoma, is how nice and smooth the tailgate opens, I did some research and found a kit for the second gen Tacoma.
I installed it and I am very happy that my tailgate is not longer slamming everytime I open it up.
In the video I talked about the cable getting pinch and what I do when closing the tailgate.
watch untill the end of the video to get the info on the kit I used.
Thanks for watching :)
Next video suggestion is to wait 10 minutes till they stop mowing the lawn
thanks for the tip 👍
I will try to remember
Great mood! it's always the small details that make the difference.
Thanks 👍
I agree 100% 🙂
My tacoma came with one, I love it 👌🏾
wouldn’t be good to buy a pair an just replace both cords ?
So let me get this strait. Spend 20$ to make it open easier to open but harder to close???
Do you have a link all of the things you are mentioned on the vids I would be appreciate it thx you again!!!
I'm gonna pass on this mod. It seems like it just trades needing to help the opening for needing to help close
great video
Thanks 🙂👍
Vaya te quedó muy bien, que bueno que sigues reparando tu camioneta los detalles se lleva tiempo pero al final haces un buen trabajo queda la satisfacción de ver que ya quedó bien y que bueno que te encuentres bien con tantas noticias solo pido en oración para que no les falte que Dios los sustente y que no sean afectados en la salud, bendiciones y cuídate mucho
Thanks. Personal choice but I wouldn't want one. Too much trouble to remember to tuck the cable in.
I like this mod. before you needed two hands to open now you need two hands to close. I don't mind using two hands while closing.
I mind... the thing's freaking heavy!
Buyer beware. I installed one on my truck and it worked great...until it didn't. Because after 5 months, it totally snapped at the base. Looking at the break, it appears to be a POOR quality casting that should not have been used for any kind of strut/shock
Super helpful, definitely ordering this kit for my truck, thank you!
Thanks
and you're welcome 🙂👍
Thanks for the video. The pinched cable is a concern here too. Also, my instructions say to remove the lower tail light bolt. You removed the top one. Not sure which is right. Comment?
You're welcome👍
I am not sure 🤔
I just followed the instructions.
@@LincolnMaxnCo I ended up replacing both tail light bolts. Now there's room for the assist assembly. Much better.
I did mine a week ago! Its nice but my wire gets stuff when closing the trunk a lot. Its annoying sometimes. Wish there was a better way to the wire not to get stuck.
Great video, you do a great job explaining how to install. Is there anyway you can link this to me as I don’t see the exact one showing up when I look?
Thanks 🙂
I looked for it myself and could not find it anymore 😑
I found another one that is supposed to be for a 2nd gen Tacoma, but it is $33.09, check it out here:
www.ebay.com/itm/Tailgate-Assist-Kit-Rod-Replacement-Set-Damper-for-Toyota-Tacoma-2005-2006-2015/274469982113?hash=item3fe7af8fa1:g:fngAAOSwEmFfI7PF
Strongarm GL2007 ProGlide Tailgate Lift Support with Assembly Kit. Found it on Amazon.
Just a matter of time before he smashes his finger 🤦🏻♂️
Nice mod! I wonder if it available for 1st Gen Tacomas.
Same
Hi after three years…..well do you still the truck..? And if u do how that’s shock still working….no pinching or rubbing off the cable…
Hi, I still have the truck
The shock is still working but it is loosing strength, but it still helps/assist while opening the tailgate.
The cable is the same, I still push the cable in when closing the tailgate.
@@LincolnMaxnCo thank you
Do you even need that cable anymore? Can't you just take if off?
because I'm older (66) and not so strong, does it help me to raise it up to close it? Or is that a different mechanism? And if so, do they sell those as an remedy?
Hi,
it does NOT have assist to close it, to the contrary it has a little more resistance while closing it, since one is closing it against the little strut.
I am unaware if there is one that assist while closing.
@@LincolnMaxnCo thank you. I'd rather have "assist" I'll look into it.
what kind of bolt is the one he said was really tight??
Que bien te quedo
Good video dude
thanks 👍🙂
Why can't you take out that cable as it doesn't seem to be under tension anymore.
Cheers
I was wondering the same thing
Great video bud but this product is a fail having to hold that cable in
This was 2 years ago. Now I would be more concerned with the Catalytic Converter theft.
will this work in a Tundra? My current assist has failed and changing it out has failed (long story).
This one was designed for a 2nd Gen Tacoma
I am sure you could find one made for your Tundra
Why you don’t removed the cable
because sometimes I use the tailgate to load heavy things and would I would not trust the little shock to hold the weight.
Can you install it on the right side of the tailgate? Nice job that is my next mod.
I am not sure 🤔
I like to follow instructions,
so, I did it per the instructions 🙂
Jamie, did you end up installing one in the right side? I have one on the driver side and it still opens fast for me. Considering getting a second for the other side
Mine doesn't close
Sorry guy, but you NOW need to hold the cable in place when you close it⁉️ The other poster is right your going to lose your finger one of these days….My apologies just my .02 cents = Stupid Mod.
You need a new impact if that breaker bar did the trick that easily
link to buy this? thanks
The one I used, they did not have it anymore,
Here is a link to one that looks the same
www.ebay.com/itm/Tailgate-Assist-Kit-Rod-Replacement-Set-Damper-for-Toyota-Tacoma-2005-2006-2015/274469982113?hash=item3fe7af8fa1%3Ag%3AfngAAOSwEmFfI7PF
Not for me. None of my trucks have ever had a dampener installed. Never have I had troubles opening a tailgate.
Congratulations
Wow‼️ This is truly a waste of money. I prefer my “quick opening/closing” tailgate over a “slow opening/closing” tailgate any day.👍🏻
I even like my “hood prop” over those “always failing” hood struts.
two friends go to have lunch
one gets a big juicy burger
The other gets Pizza
The one eating the burger asked his friend,
Why are you wasting your money on Pizza ? 🤔
@@LincolnMaxnCo -LMAO. There are critics everywhere you look and they all believe their opinions qualify them as experts.