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tnbndr · 06-06-2008, 09:03 PM

Anyone have any tailgate assist aftermarket products that they can recommend or not.

Deznutjob · 06-06-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tnbndr

Anyone have any tailgate assist aftermarket products that they can recommend or not.

Is this what your looking for? KwikGate Pickup Truck Tailgate Step And Bed Extender For Ford, Chevy, Chevrolet, Dodge, GMC And Toyota

T-sak12m · 06-07-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Deznutjob

Is this what your looking for? KwikGate Pickup Truck Tailgate Step And Bed Extender For Ford, Chevy, Chevrolet, Dodge, GMC And Toyota

That is really cool but No I don't think that is what he is talking about! I think he wants something like the 07 and 08 Tundras have the shock that assists on the raising and lowering of the tailgate like this! EZ Down - pickup truck tailgate damper This is what I would recommend I had one of these on my Silverado and loved everything about it!

Deznutjob · 06-07-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by T-sak12m

That is really cool but No I don't think that is what he is talking about! I think he wants something like the 07 and 08 Tundras have the shock that assists on the raising and lowering of the tailgate like this! EZ Down - pickup truck tailgate damper This is what I would recommend I had one of these on my Silverado and loved everything about it!

That was the first link I was gonna post and now I realize he has a First Gen Tundra.

Good stuff!

tnbndr · 06-07-2008, 07:13 PM

Yes, the EZ Down is what I am looking for but they don't make for the 05 Tundra. Anyone purchased one and installed or modified so that I know it would work.
There is a tortion bar one out there but it requires drilling into the tailgate and bed. It also makes it more difficult to remove the tailgate, which I do quite often as I have a hydraulic dump box that I insert several times a year for hauling material to the yard.

tnbndr · 11-07-2008, 10:51 AM

OK, this is my next mission. T-sak12m, are you saying the 07-08 Tundras have a tailgate assist on them? If so is it a separate part that perhaps I could purchase and modify to fit my 05? Part number?

Rob S. · 11-07-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Deznutjob

Is this what your looking for? KwikGate Pickup Truck Tailgate Step And Bed Extender For Ford, Chevy, Chevrolet, Dodge, GMC And Toyota

This is fugly!

Hill · 11-07-2008, 12:01 PM

I hope nobody on here owns one of those...that is the most retarded thing I have ever seen on a tailgate!!!

T-sak12m · 11-07-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tnbndr

OK, this is my next mission. T-sak12m, are you saying the 07-08 Tundras have a tailgate assist on them? If so is it a separate part that perhaps I could purchase and modify to fit my 05? Part number?

The 07 and 08 Tundras have them factory installed in their tailgate i don't believe that it is a separate part from the tailgate! I am not 100% on this but I will check with my buddy who works at Toyota and get back to you but maybe in the mean time someone with an 08 can chime in and let us know a little something about theirs!

Hill · 11-07-2008, 01:57 PM

I'm pretty sure you can buy it as just a part. Its located behind the driver's side tail light. Looks like a black tube with 3-4 spines running down it. I'm not sure which forum it was, but I know someone had theirs replaced bc it froze up.

You can see pictures of unit if u look for the install that Toxarch did for a differential breather tube (not sure it thats what it was named) maybe he'll chime in with the title or just pm him

Deznutjob · 11-07-2008, 03:24 PM

Trust me the assist is not worth the trouble, after following my bro to the desert house two weeks ago I realized that when driving the truck with the tailgate down (with bikes load up) the tail gate bounces up and down like its floating due to the assist mechanism. This is also why there have been some cases of tailgates falling off on the highway. I'm looking into a way to defeat this useless function.

scubaguy · 11-07-2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Deznutjob

Is this what your looking for? KwikGate Pickup Truck Tailgate Step And Bed Extender For Ford, Chevy, Chevrolet, Dodge, GMC And Toyota

One could achieve the same form and function as this kwik_gate by simply utilizing duck tape a large amount of painters scaffolding all over their truck

Toxarch · 11-07-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Deznutjob

Trust me the assist is not worth the trouble, after following my bro to the desert house two weeks ago I realized that when driving the truck with the tailgate down (with bikes load up) the tail gate bounces up and down like its floating due to the assist mechanism. This is also why there have been some cases of tailgates falling off on the highway. I'm looking into a way to defeat this useless function.

If you don't want it, just remove the driver's side tail light and remove the gas shock behind it.

Deznutjob · 11-07-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Toxarch

If you don't want it, just remove the driver's side tail light and remove the gas shock behind it.

Thanks Tox, that will be my un-mod for the weekend.

tnbndr · 11-08-2008, 12:39 PM

Dez:
Can you take photos of the install and if you remove the part I would be interested in purchasing from you.
I was at the Dealer today and they have no clue as to how this function works or what makes it work. I thought it was a wound spring in the hinge but from the above posts it is a hidden strut.
I never run with my tailgate down, I just remove it from time to time.

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tnbndr Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 81	Yes, the EZ Down is what I am looking for but they don't make for the 05 Tundra. Anyone purchased one and installed or modified so that I know it would work. There is a tortion bar one out there but it requires drilling into the tailgate and bed. It also makes it more difficult to remove the tailgate, which I do quite often as I have a hydraulic dump box that I insert several times a year for hauling material to the yard. __________________ 2005 Tundra 4x4 TRD, 4.7L V8 Access Tonneau Cover Marathon Cordura Seat Covers Spray In Bed Liner ToyTec 3" Lift American Eagle Series 185 Wheels 285/75 R16 Nitto Terra Grapplers De-Badged

11-07-2008, 10:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
tnbndr Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 81	OK, this is my next mission. T-sak12m, are you saying the 07-08 Tundras have a tailgate assist on them? If so is it a separate part that perhaps I could purchase and modify to fit my 05? Part number? __________________ 2005 Tundra 4x4 TRD, 4.7L V8 Access Tonneau Cover Marathon Cordura Seat Covers Spray In Bed Liner ToyTec 3" Lift American Eagle Series 185 Wheels 285/75 R16 Nitto Terra Grapplers De-Badged

11-07-2008, 12:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hill Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Anchorage Posts: 597	I hope nobody on here owns one of those...that is the most retarded thing I have ever seen on a tailgate!!! __________________ 2008 Crewmax/SR5, TRD, 4x4, 5.7... -Spray in Bedliner - Hood protector (bug shield) - Deck Rail System- Tube steps - Factory installed alarm (LOL) - Stubby antenna - Debadged completely - Took off black door vinyl- Tinted Tail lights - Airaid CAI and (Poweraid TBS in my garage, but I do have it!) - BAKflip Tonneau cover - Weathertechs - relocated factory tow wire harness beside the license plate Beer is still cheaper than gas (in Alaska at least)...so I say drink, don't drive!

11-07-2008, 01:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hill Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Anchorage Posts: 597	I'm pretty sure you can buy it as just a part. Its located behind the driver's side tail light. Looks like a black tube with 3-4 spines running down it. I'm not sure which forum it was, but I know someone had theirs replaced bc it froze up. You can see pictures of unit if u look for the install that Toxarch did for a differential breather tube (not sure it thats what it was named) maybe he'll chime in with the title or just pm him __________________ 2008 Crewmax/SR5, TRD, 4x4, 5.7... -Spray in Bedliner - Hood protector (bug shield) - Deck Rail System- Tube steps - Factory installed alarm (LOL) - Stubby antenna - Debadged completely - Took off black door vinyl- Tinted Tail lights - Airaid CAI and (Poweraid TBS in my garage, but I do have it!) - BAKflip Tonneau cover - Weathertechs - relocated factory tow wire harness beside the license plate Beer is still cheaper than gas (in Alaska at least)...so I say drink, don't drive!

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Deznutjob Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.A California Posts: 6,555	Trust me the assist is not worth the trouble, after following my bro to the desert house two weeks ago I realized that when driving the truck with the tailgate down (with bikes load up) the tail gate bounces up and down like its floating due to the assist mechanism. This is also why there have been some cases of tailgates falling off on the highway. I'm looking into a way to defeat this useless function. __________________ www.IBTOHQ.com 14/11 custom suspension lift www.custommotorsports.com 37" Toyo MT Open Country's 20" (black) KMC XD Monsters N-Fab nerf steps www.n-fab.com N-Fab 4 light bar (4) 9" ProComp H11 quartz halogens Banks Monster Exhaust single www.bankspower,com G-Tek door sill protectors

11-08-2008, 12:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
tnbndr Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 81	Dez: Can you take photos of the install and if you remove the part I would be interested in purchasing from you. I was at the Dealer today and they have no clue as to how this function works or what makes it work. I thought it was a wound spring in the hinge but from the above posts it is a hidden strut. I never run with my tailgate down, I just remove it from time to time. __________________ 2005 Tundra 4x4 TRD, 4.7L V8 Access Tonneau Cover Marathon Cordura Seat Covers Spray In Bed Liner ToyTec 3" Lift American Eagle Series 185 Wheels 285/75 R16 Nitto Terra Grapplers De-Badged

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