I didn't even know these existed until a few days ago so I immediately ordered the kit and about to install it, seems so easy too. Thanks for the tutorial because my kit didn't come with instructions, it's a great little $15 investment.
I bought a different brand, but it looked identical to your set-up. You helped me make this happen, perfect...... 👌 perfect instructions! Thank you for the guidance. Mine came with zero instructions. I had an idea, but you gave me the fine tuning. Thank you for the post!
I just installed one in my Ford 2015 F150. My kit is a little different from the one you are using in this video. No where in the kit tells you what the plastic squeeze bottle was for. I realized it was “Lock Tight” when I opened it up. Your company really should say what it’s for in the instructions. That said the kit really makes a huge difference in opening the tailgate. It’s much easier to open and Ford should sell the trucks with this installed. Great kit!!
Any idea why the pin in the tailgate pop off? Theres like 1/8th of thread and i try to redo the first step to tighten it but as soon as i open the tailgate the pin pops off and the golden thing is loose
I ordered this and the wrench supplied doesn't work. You better have some tools in your arsenal or you'll have to buy some, like I did. Once I bought the tools AND WATCHED THIS VIDEO, it was a piece of cake, The one step I was stuck on, you showed me how to do it. Thanks again.
I just did this on my 2013 Fx4. Biggest issue I had was every time I kept closing my tailgate the cable kept getting caught on the assist and sticking out. Maybe because my cable is old and worn out? I bent the top part of the cable inwards just a little bit and now it slides inside the assist and doesn’t show when closed. Pretty simple to do. To add The torx wrench supplied is horrible would advise using a socket. If not careful you could strip the torx screw.
Man oh man! I could not remove the top screw with the tool they provided, it is so tight, couldn’t even budge it and I’m pretty strong. Gave up, need to buy a torque set with ratchet I guess
Got it installed!! Works good so far. Heard some bad stories that it fails after 6months...? I just uploaded a video. Hopefully it can handle the weather once it drops below freezing
Mine lasted a year (cups failed) but I like it so I'm installing another. Instructions are worthless- hence the video. Having the same issue as Zach and Wade.
You need to insert the brass colored nut into the whole and tighten the black nut while holding the allen bolt. That will eventually collapse the brass looking nut to where it stays in place inside the hole. Then loosen the black nut and remove the bolt.
I have the same problem...the brass part also turns and therefore not spreading the insert. When I tighten the black nut and hold the Allen screw in place, it just backs the Allen screw out. Its like the bearing assembly between the 2 washers isn't doing the proper job it is intended to do.
Zach Thompson I eventually got it...I started doing the collapse of the anchor on the bench, then inserted into hole...sucks, but is working now that it's installed
Just bought one of these yesterday and concerned that it will not install correctly. My 2014 Ford F-150 FX2 has a elliptical hole in the tail gate on the drivers side instead of a round hole. Will this product still work? Concerned that the nutsert will not completely secure to the tail gate due to the larger size elliptical hole. Any help greatly appreciated. Respectfully 2nd Chance
The screw bent before the anchor folded over... and the tries before that, whole anchor was just screwing off with the nut. Not as easily as 9 turns...
The video convinced me not to buy this product. The flemsy insert is a disaster waiting to happen but the worst part is the guy maybe got two threads engaged when installing the ball into the insert. NO THANKS! Of course don't crank it down. Those two threads won't hold! Redesign and try again.
Just ordered this for my 2014xtr! I will try and upload a video on my channel. In the meantime chk out my channel for my mule deer hunt and ford leather seat install!!
I didn't even know these existed until a few days ago so I immediately ordered the kit and about to install it, seems so easy too. Thanks for the tutorial because my kit didn't come with instructions, it's a great little $15 investment.
Same lol
I bought a different brand, but it looked identical to your set-up. You helped me make this happen, perfect...... 👌 perfect instructions! Thank you for the guidance. Mine came with zero instructions. I had an idea, but you gave me the fine tuning. Thank you for the post!
I just installed one in my Ford 2015 F150. My kit is a little different from the one you are using in this video. No where in the kit tells you what the plastic squeeze bottle was for. I realized it was “Lock Tight” when I opened it up. Your company really should say what it’s for in the instructions. That said the kit really makes a huge difference in opening the tailgate. It’s much easier to open and Ford should sell the trucks with this installed. Great kit!!
Could you install two of these? One on both sides should make the gate lower even slower and possibly more sturdy
Did anyone ever answer this question?
I bought the barricade tailgate assist and it was a little more work , but feels more solid. I may add another one to the other side
Appreciate the walk through. My installation was perfect
I just installed my and looooovee it. Make it way easier, better and safely
Any idea why the pin in the tailgate pop off? Theres like 1/8th of thread and i try to redo the first step to tighten it but as soon as i open the tailgate the pin pops off and the golden thing is loose
Can you install 2 left and right ?
I ordered this and the wrench supplied doesn't work. You better have some tools in your arsenal or you'll have to buy some, like I did. Once I bought the tools AND WATCHED THIS VIDEO, it was a piece of cake, The one step I was stuck on, you showed me how to do it. Thanks again.
I just did this on my 2013 Fx4. Biggest issue I had was every time I kept closing my tailgate the cable kept getting caught on the assist and sticking out. Maybe because my cable is old and worn out? I bent the top part of the cable inwards just a little bit and now it slides inside the assist and doesn’t show when closed. Pretty simple to do. To add The torx wrench supplied is horrible would advise using a socket. If not careful you could strip the torx screw.
Man oh man! I could not remove the top screw with the tool they provided, it is so tight, couldn’t even budge it and I’m pretty strong. Gave up, need to buy a torque set with ratchet I guess
I just used a large closed end wrench into the T50 for leverage!
What a good idea can make one of these for my FG Ford ute down here in Australia.
Does that mean I can turn it 27 quarter turns to equal 9 360 turns?
Great video and explanation thanks for sharing 👍
Got it installed!! Works good so far. Heard some bad stories that it fails after 6months...? I just uploaded a video. Hopefully it can handle the weather once it drops below freezing
Thanks! We havent had any issues with ours!
Mine lasted a year (cups failed) but I like it so I'm installing another. Instructions are worthless- hence the video. Having the same issue as Zach and Wade.
When I try to tighten the nut the whole insert goes with it even when I hold I with the Allen key. is there something I'm doing wrong
You need to insert the brass colored nut into the whole and tighten the black nut while holding the allen bolt. That will eventually collapse the brass looking nut to where it stays in place inside the hole. Then loosen the black nut and remove the bolt.
I have the same problem...the brass part also turns and therefore not spreading the insert. When I tighten the black nut and hold the Allen screw in place, it just backs the Allen screw out. Its like the bearing assembly between the 2 washers isn't doing the proper job it is intended to do.
wade keslering same problem. This is junk. Not at all as easy as he is saying or doing. The brass assembly is not staying in the hole. Very displeased
Zach Thompson I eventually got it...I started doing the collapse of the anchor on the bench, then inserted into hole...sucks, but is working now that it's installed
I have a 2007 Ford F-150 flareside. Can’t find one that fits.
Great video, thanks
Just bought one of these yesterday and concerned that it will not install correctly. My 2014 Ford F-150 FX2 has a elliptical hole in the tail gate on the drivers side instead of a round hole. Will this product still work? Concerned that the nutsert will not completely secure to the tail gate due to the larger size elliptical hole. Any help greatly appreciated. Respectfully 2nd Chance
I have a 2014 as well. I just installed mine today and it seemed to hold. Very secure.
How bad is the cable pinch? I'm switching from the one I have now to try this model.
It's not that bad, we still have this kit installed without any issues.
Warranty?
The screw bent before the anchor folded over... and the tries before that, whole anchor was just screwing off with the nut. Not as easily as 9 turns...
Can someone help me I did put the yellow part inside but I believe I put it to deep and now the white little holder it doesn’t reach thank you
What can I do I believe I need a new one where should I get a new one
Thank you for a great video. After watching it, it took me 15 minutes to install very easily.
Glad we could help thanks for watching!
My insert did not have any barb to keep it from spinning and seller sucked about re sending the new insert.
Should specify that this does NOT fit the step side models. It does bolt up and all, however the lift support or the "assist" shock is too long.
I have a 2011F150 I like that Thanks
The white bottle is for ??
It has thread locker in it.
Spend the extra money and get the tailgate assist from Ford. It provides for a cleaner and less conspicuous install.
Doesn’t apply to this body style. A factory one is not in production. Starts in 2015.
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Thank you gracias
The video convinced me not to buy this product. The flemsy insert is a disaster waiting to happen but the worst part is the guy maybe got two threads engaged when installing the ball into the insert. NO THANKS! Of course don't crank it down. Those two threads won't hold! Redesign and try again.
We've installed a bunch of these on various trucks and they've been holding up for years without any problems.
I have now had two and each have lasted a little over a year and then they have to be replaced as the bolt on the tailgate literally shears off.
you product dose not work with insert you see the video skip over it is miss leading
I've installed a few of these with 0 issues, what issue did you have or are you having?
Just ordered this for my 2014xtr! I will try and upload a video on my channel. In the meantime chk out my channel for my mule deer hunt and ford leather seat install!!
take the cable off first
get rid of that swivel head ratchet ha
Bought a generic unit and it did not work. Worked on it for an hour. Bought this unit, 10 min later I was done. Thanks for the video.