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tailgate just dropped on me

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by karlinohio, Oct 3, 2024.

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  1. Oct 3, 2024 at 2:51 PM
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    Long time lurker here. I never really had anything to post but this happened and wondered if it has happened to anyone else. Tailgate dampener broke. 2022 sr5 2.7, under warranty and the dealer will fix it next week. They said that they repaired one other and that the problem is rare. IMG_0942.jpg
     
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    Not all that rare. A few around here have had similar.
     
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    not uncommon
     
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    But the STEALERSHIP said it is!
     
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    This was my first ding on my new '23. Painful.
     
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  6. Oct 3, 2024 at 7:28 PM
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    All the things!
    Semi-common problem, easy fix, and the dealer will take 4 hours to do it...
     
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    Part it out

    Happened to my truck a couple months ago too lol
     
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  8. Oct 3, 2024 at 7:35 PM
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    You need 1000 posts before you can answer with "Part it out". :facepalm:
     
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  9. Oct 3, 2024 at 7:45 PM
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    Newer Tacoma truck issues…. Real Toyota truck tailgates didn’t have foo foo dampeners.
     
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  10. Oct 3, 2024 at 8:05 PM
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    Did the dampener show any signs it was going to fail before it broke?
     
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  11. Oct 3, 2024 at 8:14 PM
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    That is fowl!
     
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    That's funny. Isn't the dealer's usual answer "that is normal."
     
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    Part it out.
     
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  15. Oct 3, 2024 at 8:43 PM
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    Probably just a loud 'Crack', then it disintegrated as shown in pic. What do they do, print these parts anymore?:notsure:
     
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  16. Oct 3, 2024 at 8:44 PM
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    YOU qualify.
     
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    I am certifiable ... something ...
     
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    Jeez, I guess printed parts would be an improvement over OEM.

    upload_2024-10-3_23-50-9.png​
     
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    It was difficult to lift and close,but that was about a year ago. Might have been a sign.
    For those who suggest parting it out..I have a gently used tailgate dampener for sale..I'm willing to negotiate.
     
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