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EZ Down tailgate strut system

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by westbayou, Oct 14, 2013.

  1. Oct 14, 2013 at 12:15 PM
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    westbayou

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    So my wife got me a brand new EZ-Down strut for the tailgate on my 2014 Tacoma for my birthdayezdown_zps43bc6c8c_ae57e78528b3ed55493a5d1256d7e70cb1a0052d.jpg. Halfway through the install I figured out that the torx bolt on the tailgate is apparently welded and cannot be removed to install this kit. Apparently that is the case from 2009+, so now I have a brand new EZ-Down that can't be returned and won't work on my truck. So, it is for sale. Asking $35 shipped. I'm just trying to recoup most of my money. It will work on any 2005-2009 Tacoma.
     
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  2. Oct 14, 2013 at 12:31 PM
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    You can make it work! see below. I stripped mine out, got a countersink head screw bolt from home depot and wala:

    started out like dis

    [​IMG]

    And eventually this:

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    to this:

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    http://youtu.be/aicPoJOl-pM
     
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  3. Oct 14, 2013 at 4:00 PM
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    What size was the countersunk?
     
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  4. Oct 14, 2013 at 4:21 PM
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    Dont remember exactly. Just matched up the size of the Torx with one in a bin.
     
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  5. Oct 14, 2013 at 8:43 PM
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    If you still want to get rid of these contact me. Very interested.
     
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  6. Jul 29, 2014 at 9:46 AM
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    For reference....
     
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  7. Jul 29, 2014 at 11:51 AM
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    I kid. Free bump for OP.
     
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