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Tailgate drops very fast after replacing shock n assist

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by HAGAR71, May 4, 2022.

  1. May 4, 2022 at 5:00 AM
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    HAGAR71

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    My 2012 Toyota tundra limited has a tailgate that drops very fast and hard I replaced the shock and the assist and it still seems to do the same thing I'm not sure what to do next has anybody ever had this problem and fixed it thank you for your responses
     
  2. May 4, 2022 at 5:07 AM
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    TundraMcGov.

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    What make & model of replacement part(s) did you use? Was it new in the box?
     
  3. May 4, 2022 at 5:26 AM
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    Rubberdown

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    Broken pivot that the gas strut attaches to. The piece the tailgate fits into. I didn’t see it till I looked real close but it’ll cause it.
     
  4. May 4, 2022 at 2:18 PM
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    shannon

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    I bought one from napa and it didn't work for shit. Bought one online and it worked as good as new. Not all parts are made equally.
     
  5. May 4, 2022 at 8:04 PM
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    Musicmasterd12

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    You can always grab one of these, tailgate assist strut

     

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