Tailgate Assist!!!

Discussion in 'Exterior/Body' started by BatryOpratedBoy, Mar 25, 2019.

  1. BatryOpratedBoy

    BatryOpratedBoy Enthusiast

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    Location:
    Fresno. =(
    Truck:
    Brave Little Toaster (Diana) and Salsa Verde (Traction Control)
    I'm going to do my best to make a write up, but I wanted to post this quickly just as a place holder.

    https://drive.google.com/open?id=1tlbYGk4R09xqQQJvTGAmjFmLfEQj8oT1 this is just a quick video...

    Here's my whole google drive... Edited with Snapchat cause I'm an idiot right now.

    https://drive.google.com/open?id=11aWvt6xq480TnBpNmHXerRW2b_OOfiH0

    But basically it's all cut and shut, I'll link the kit I purchased here shortly. Much of it doesn't get used however, and I also assume you have a few m8 bolts laying around.

    I really cobbled this together, I used a step bit and kept increasing the size of the hole in the prescribed location until one of my self-cutting m8 bolts began to bite. Then I simply used it as a poor mans die until it seated. I captured the shock eyelet with a nut which also served to tighten the bolt so it wouldn't back out from use. The most challenging part was finding the perfect spot to drill in the first place, since this kit is for a 2nd gen Tacoma, and certain things didn't line up.

    Sorry guys, it's 230am here so I'll do better tomorrow for ya!
     
    Last edited: Mar 25, 2019

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