Tailgate cable for support strap for a truck

I would think a gas strut would not even come close to fitting in that space.

I’ve added 1/8” tail gate seal (to keep dust and water out) and it’s a tight squeeze. And that’s with the seal compressing.

 

Internetting is very serious business.

 

I think giving this some thought the only practical way would be attach the hydraulic parts to the inside of the bed. If you really wanted to have this option it could be fabricated .

then of course the bed would need reinforced to attach the hardware plus keep it from spreading apart .

At this point may as well do things correct go with an electrical hydraulic pump and real cylinders that would allow you to dial things to do just what you want.

Interesting project .

 

auto up AND down. Thats some 2024 shit right there haha
But also a ton of money and fab.
interesting project for sure

 

likely why they don't make a kit.
I would say its a lost cause.
Get a tailgate plate and some bed stiffeners and call it a day.

 

it all comes down to what a ton of money and fabrication means to you.

Then if you go with all new parts or used.

 

Yea it would be an fascinating project for sure have you done something like this one!

 

I designed and built and installed many hydraulic systems over the years this would be rather simple for me.

Want to get real high tech operate with a remote instead of a simple switch

Though the fancier one gets the more expensive things get.

Because it is a one off design you as the end user need to have the skill set to troubleshoot and repair.

Everyone else would be completely clueless.

 

man love the the comments i just brought it up see if something simple can be done im sure it can be done however im just put it up the ideas is that something yoda community has done it or not thats all otherwise i can just go option one replacing the old cable to the new ones since the old ones is so rust it out and missing bolts to attaching it so now i have only one cable is hold it when i open the tailgate door thx anyway i love the discussion ideas on here.

 

Yep, just replace the cables.

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1FRozys7toI&t=660s&pp=ygUVdGFjb21hIHRhaWxnYXRlIHNob2Nr

 

Look at the information on your existing Gas Spring for how many pounds of lift and match it with a unit on Amazon. Been there, done that.

 

Not enough room

 

You're trying to open and close your tailgate with one hand while holding your Starbucks double espresso (extra foam) in the other and without breaking a nail.

 

Got you thanks