Rear tailgate strut/stopper?

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Aug 13, 2009 | 06:52 AM

#11

JeepDawg

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Originally Posted by GregD

The other thing I liked about the Woods tailgate shock kit compared to most of the others, was that the brace allows the tailgate attachment to mount behind the plastic trim piece giving it a very factory appearance.

You can place the bracket behind the plastic trim piece with the McMaster/Write-up solution as well......At least thats how I installed mine!

Aug 13, 2009 | 09:39 AM

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jerseyjeepgurl

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got it!

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Originally Posted by scotlandjk

i have the gas strut and it works great and its easy to install. i think the mechanical one would be a pain as you would have to lock it everytime.

I just found the Rampage gas strut on ebay for $40.00 shipped. Quadratec wanted 59, and all things jeep wanted 49 for (both did not include shipping). So, I'll see how this works.

Now I am out to go install my Mopar rear rubber liner,,,,,,,UGG,,,, this means taking the carpet out of the whole tub,,,,but the doggie hair and dirt is just TOO MUCH with that FUNKY carpet in the Jeeps!

Thanks for all the help!
JJG

Aug 19, 2009 | 04:56 PM

#13

jerseyjeepgurl

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strut installed,,,,,,,

works GREAT!!! I hope this will save my legs from being crushed from the door when the wind would close it with me between it! LOL

I'll let you all know if I have any problems,,,,so THANKS!

Jul 26, 2010 | 06:19 PM

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Scramblin_Jim

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From: Goodyear, AZ

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Originally Posted by HG07JKRubi

I have the strut on the tailgate..ordered the parts myself (with inspiration from this thread: Tailgate shock project Done!! ). It works very well and cost in the neighborhood of $30 if I remember right.

Some are selling this solution as a kit on this forum as well but all the required parts are listed in the thread and they come from McMaster-Carr right in NJ.

McMaster-Carr parts:
9416K192 - Gas Shock 30LBS
9512K93 - Ball Mount Hardware (longer for inside the rig)
9512K92 - Ball Mount Hardware (shorter for the tailgate)

well I followed this post and ordered the three parts shown. When the part came it was missing the ball ends on the shock.