One or Two Struts for the Tailgate?

[billythekidd]

I bought the Ford factory strut and the top screw in ball. Gate already had the bottom pivot on it. Works great. Nice and smooth all the way down. Only negative is the cost.

My 2025 came with that strut... If I don't hold the tailgate it will bang down. The strut I installed on my 2019 actually lowered the tailgate with no bang and I didn't have to hold it...

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[OxygenMask]

My factory strut lets it down smoothly, no bang.
I put one on my F350 years ago, $18 on Amazon. Still works perfectly.

 

[SLJ]

My 2025 came with that strut... If I don't hold the tailgate it will bang down. The strut I installed on my 2019 actually lowered the tailgate with no bang and I didn't have to hold it...

I'd get it replaced under warranty. Mine works great.

 

[mrmike7189]

I really could care less ..........it's a truck. I use it as a truck and I dont care if my tailgate drops fast or not.
I've been driving pickups for years and never needed a strut before. I'm not a wuss!
Thats my .02 cents. Off my rant now.
Good night all

 

[billythekidd]

I really could care less ..........it's a truck. I use it as a truck and I dont care if my tailgate drops fast or not.
I've been driving pickups for years and never needed a strut before. I'm not a wuss!
Thats my .02 cents. Off my rant now.
Good night all

Dude, it was a question, not a life choice... My first truck was an 1976 F250... and I have had various ones ever since... Do I need the strut, no, it is fun, yes.. I am retired now and use it as a truck when I need to and as a toy when I want to... Thanks for your response.

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