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Stabilus EZdown tailgate

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Willie B, Feb 9, 2015.

  1. Feb 9, 2015 at 5:14 PM
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    Willie B

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    Just got this off ebay, http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-LOW-2005-2013-TOYOTA-TACOMA-TRUCK-EZDOWN-TAILGATE-SHOCK-KIT-SG329900EZ-/181617214168?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a493ac2d8&vxp=mtr&nma=true&si=8utosLPnt7hZxk8aX%252F26i4X0d6A%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

    Seems to fit and work good. I even have extra weight on my tailgate with an aluminum tailgate cover. The only concern I have is the cable gets pushed to the side and is a snug sliding fit between the bracket and shock. Will see how that holds up. The kit is listed for 2005-2013, fit my 2014. For $11.99 figured I'd try it.

    Did not search god enough. See this was up a few months back.

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  2. Feb 10, 2015 at 10:08 AM
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    Siblue

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    I had this same product in my 2009.
    Yes, the cable and shock sit very close when tailgate is closed.
    It eventually sheared my tailgate cable in half after time.
    I also noticed a gap.
    Do you have a gap between tailgate and tail light?
     
    Siblue, Feb 10, 2015
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  3. Jun 1, 2015 at 5:04 PM
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    I just installed this on my 2012. It works okay, but the cable gets jammed to the right of the shock. If I remember to push the cable over to the left every time I close the tailgate, (I won't remember) it works okay. Only took a few minutes to install, but by tomorrow evening, I will have the thing taken off and probably trashed. Nice idea, but not worth the money.
     
    Newfie63, Jun 1, 2015
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  4. Dec 18, 2015 at 2:05 PM
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    how tf did you get the screw to mount the bracket to the tailgate off. Mine is tight in there
     
    TXAggieTRD, Dec 18, 2015
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  5. Dec 18, 2015 at 10:55 PM
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    hemitruk

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    Guess I got lucky with mines. After trimming plastic tailgate cover to clear strut , my cable goes to left side and doesn't interfere with cable . I got KB Voodo tailgate cap . (Good product by the way) Got some weight that cap and the struts work perfect. Open handle and it drops fast but doesn't slam.
     
    hemitruk, Dec 18, 2015
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  6. Dec 19, 2015 at 10:10 AM
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    I twisted like hell on the thing. Finally loosened up enough to remove by hand
     
    Newfie63, Dec 19, 2015
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  7. Jul 10, 2016 at 2:03 AM
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    Oh, I was with wondering about KB Voodoos tailgate cap's add'l weight. Still considering this. Thx.
     
    Gabezz, Jul 10, 2016
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  8. Jul 10, 2016 at 6:50 AM
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    What does the 2016 tacoma use for the tailgate dampener? Wonder if theres any way to put it on a 2nd gen.
     
    moondeath, Jul 10, 2016
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  11. Mar 4, 2017 at 7:34 AM
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    Or you could hold onto the tailgate as you lower it with your hand :D
     
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  12. Mar 4, 2017 at 12:06 PM
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    The cost of the damper bracket is expensive . And seems like the bracket not for sale any more. One member crom I think adapted it to tail gate which eliminated problem with cable getting in way. If you got tail gatecap and tailgate skin it work really well. Couple times with out stabilizer gate slipped out of my hands and slams pretty hard.
     
    hemitruk, Mar 4, 2017
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