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My diveway has some side slope plus it's somewhat steep. That tailgate is always trying to shut on me when I'm hoisting my heavy amp into the cargo area.

I love welding mods. Thanks for taking the time to document & post.

 

That is a great idea, Taylor Made makes them for hatches on boats. The come in a ball form, here is a link to the gas pistons and brackets.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...an/asc/45/grid

 

Im glad you guys like it!!

I had time today to make a few improvements.

1. I put 1/2 inch spacers between the jeep wall and bracket so the piston would sit against the rubber seal.

2. I bought a lower lb shock rated at 20 lbs so it opens slower and easier without that much force so the bracket and door doesn't slam open. I did buy the 15 lb one but that was to light. The one I had on before was a 50 lb shock. I think I may even change that to a 30 this week to see how that is.

Mcmaster part # 9416K191 is the 20 lb

 

Great mod! And you gotta love mcmaster, I could spend days just clicking around their site wondering what I could do with all that stuff.

 

I gotta give it to Mcmaster - I use them for work and there's just so much stuff its incredible. And if I order b4 12pm I'll have it by 3pm Same day!!

 

I got a 30 and a 40 lb shock and the 30 works alot better. Not to strong not to weak

 

Same project. I chose to use the Ball Joint shocks, and standard Ball Joint Brackets. I used Nutserts to mount the brackets to the sheet metal. You could easily through-bolt the brackets behind the Subwoofer. Access is easy by removing the taillight. I had to use 1/2" spacers for both brackets. All parts purchased at West Marine. A 40 Lb. shock is better, as there is less leverage with this approach.

 

Would it be possible to get a picture of the whole door. Inside , of course. Thanks!

 

Like this?

 

I like yours better than mine!!!