Can this Ram tailgate strut kit fit the Dakota?
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12-17-2013, 07:37 PM
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12-20-2013, 05:20 PM
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This is my quick, but unsuccessful, attempt at fitting the EZ Down strut to the tailgate. I had to remove the rubber piece that the cable loops around and used the existing bolt on the tailgate as anchor point to avoid drilling. The gate does close but needs some pushing. The bigger problem is that since the plunger doesn't extend all the way, it cannot hold the gate. Seems like the anchor point needs to move forward but I am not sure how it will collapse in place once you close the gate(sorry, don't know why the picture rotated ).
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12-21-2013, 11:02 PM
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12-21-2013, 11:35 PM
Hold your horses there guy. No one said you couldn't "re-ask" a question. However, a simple " Well, lets try this again. I posted this question a few years ago with no answer. Anyone know about this yet?" Or, "Hey admins, I know this was already asked, but we haven't had any luck. If this is a problem, PM me." Then proceed with re-asking the question.
Instead of being objective, try being proactive. Its a lot easier to read someone via typing when they are more humble.
Ex-nay the stabs at the end of your post. That was not necessary. If you have a problem with Jkeaton, or any member, take it up in the PMs.
To answer your question, I was under the impression that the only thing available was the "dual position" feature on the 3G"B" trucks. It is a mount that holds the cable so that the tailgate only travels half the distance to 90 degrees. But I agree, we need the strut assist in the worst way.
Instead of being objective, try being proactive. Its a lot easier to read someone via typing when they are more humble.
Ex-nay the stabs at the end of your post. That was not necessary. If you have a problem with Jkeaton, or any member, take it up in the PMs.
To answer your question, I was under the impression that the only thing available was the "dual position" feature on the 3G"B" trucks. It is a mount that holds the cable so that the tailgate only travels half the distance to 90 degrees. But I agree, we need the strut assist in the worst way.
#25
12-22-2013, 01:17 PM
If you don't need the gate to support a bunch of weight, what about using one strut and keeping the cable on the other side? Personally, I don't think I would trust those struts to support a lot of weight, anyway.
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12-26-2013, 05:11 PM
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