2015 - 2020 F150 Tailgate Damper Upgrade - Let's slow down the opening so it isn't falling fast

[@FordBossMe]

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[@fordtechlife]

That's they way it works Those easy jobs try to go bad on you good save 🙏👊🇺🇸💪🚗🔧

[@skrsys]

This is one of the first mods I did when I bought my truck. Well worth it, especially since I have the heavy tailgate step.

[@wayneessar7489]

The step and handhold have been a blessing to me!

[@skrsys]

@@wayneessar7489 Me too, getting up there without it would definitely be tasking.

[@deansapp4635]

Call me old school. I ve been driving Pickups since 1978. Im fine with the old fashion tailgate. However, Thanks as always for the video

[@RustyZipper]

It’s all preference; I’m an exterminator and I may drop my gate 20 times a day, that soft drop is so nice. I pull the latch and walk away to setup for the job. But I forget the exact statistic that some 60% of truck owners never tow nor drop the tailgate during ownership. But I hear ya, I have crank windows because the power ones don’t last.

[@moosemobileautorepair]

That's a great upgrade. I can tell Ford cheaped out on the tail gate handle/latch as well which also stick and break sometimes.

[@buckhorncortez]

Really? How can you "tell"? I've had a 2011 F150 for nine years and the tailgate latch never stuck or broke. Had an F350 for eight years the same. Have had my current F350 for four years with no problems. But, somehow you can "tell." Sure...hey - since you're so good at predicting the future, can you give me next week's winning PowerBall number?

[@TheEnd-eg6wq]

Same as any truck.

[@Luther9621]

Thanks for all the upgrade vids on the F150! I really appreciate them

[@Loyal-ey2eq]

Loving your channel, thanks for taking the time and energy out of your busy day to post these videos!

[@noahworley8944]

Great video. Love the idea of the piston being hidden, looks much cleaner. Thank you sir!

[@lescarlock4405]

You rascal, Rich! You just cost me some dollars! Didn’t know such a thing was available, but I sure wanted one! Guess the money I saved by not having to buy aTPMS relearn tool, I put to this! Dinking around Saturday, looking at maintenance records to see what maybe needed done before this cold wicked weather hits! Tires needed rotated, so got all over on that! My 16 XLT, to relearn TPMS, you know this I’m sure, but I didn’t! Turn key on, got hazard lights 6 times! Horn honked, message said relearn TPMS. Start left front, went out and released 2-4lbs air, horn honked, message said RF, and on around! TPMS relearn complete! Note that was easy!

[@FordBossMe]

Yeah same thing with GM

[@jamesplotkin4674]

Satisfying for an upgrade that actually works well without breaking the bank. Nice, rainy-day project, too. Had to smile... I can't shop HD for just one thing, too ;-)

[@jsjizzaone3590]

Love it Thank you again for the Awesome tips and products!!! Always looking out for others Be blessed Bro!!

[@julieseifert4680]

Really good video!!! The wife's truck needs this. Moose is Beautiful

[@FordBossMe]

Thanks 👍

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Nice upgrade Rich!

[@MrCmetzler]

I am buying this now! Thanks buddy!

[@dewrus2153]

I did this on my 2020 and my bolts fought me too. I think they put thread locker or something on them from the factory. I grabbed some matching paint and rattle-canned the bracket body color and installed. I just had my wife hold the tailgate up while I swapped. A really nice upgrade. I think they should all come from the factory with this damper. So much better than those Dee-zee aftermarket dampers.

[@robertborchert4208]

NICE !I enjoyed your post!

[@jeffsimons8893]

Thanks for the link, I'm ordering one tomorrow

[@patrogers8912]

Thanks Ford Boss Me ordered CJ Pony Parts great discount buy just installed followed the video All is great Merrry Christmas rest the knee

[@jimmyhorton8297]

One of the first mods I did to my truck, easy and cheap. My little dampener shock is starting to wear out though, need to replace it. You had the same problem I did, took me 30 minutes to get those dang bolts out. I think Ford uses thread locker at the factory.

[@kendavis1198]

DAAANNNGGGG...... Thought that one TORX was gonna be History. 👀. Nice Unit, Seems to work pretty Good. And the SHOCK is Hidden. I Really Like that!!!

[@FordBossMe]

Right on

[@christianjensen3182]

That and the locking ring were the first mods I did after buying my F150.

[@guylong5935]

I wish one of those units were available for my older truck (1996). My 2022 has that feature. Good option to have.

[@snoops606]

I bought the tailgate assist shock works great

[@nickjones7679]

Mine had red loctite on it. Such a pain to remove. Ended up just heating the bolt before removing. It would be very easy to strip the head on the newer models.

[@weedeater62]

I did this a while back. Since my truck is red, I went to to the auto store and got some spray paint to match.

[@tomedgar4375]

Thanks Rich, I’ll be adding a damper to my 16 super duty along with a locking ring to the passenger side hinge, just had my tailgate stolen, they must have busted the factory lock

[@FordBossMe]

Yeah I did see on Amazon there was an option that said F250 and 350 underneath the description category

[@South_0f_Heaven_]

2016 has a torsion bar inside of the tailgate.

[@South_0f_Heaven_]

They also make a locking ring, McLeod makes it. Goes on the right side pivot. Cheap insurance

[@tomedgar4375]

@@South_0f_Heaven_ Thank you, I will check the new gate for this

[@South_0f_Heaven_]

@@tomedgar4375 it’s actually called the McGard. They attach around the tailgate to prevent them from being removed. Amazon sells them. Part number #76029

[@hudso101]

nice I got to try to find one for my f250

[@kurtfirestone2761]

I went with the two dampener shocks quick and easy bolt on

[@dubchedford]

Loving all the upgrade videos you're doing! Didn't you have a video of you installing the leveling kit? I was looking for it this weekend and couldn't find it.

[@FordBossMe]

You have to go under the live video selection I did that when I was live and it was a complete disaster but I still went ahead and finished the video anyway

[@julieseifert4680]

Though it was good Boss Man, it's part of the day's fighting job, we sure enjoyed it.

[@RustyZipper]

I did this to my ‘12 GMC when I bought it. I’m always surprised when I drop someone else’s gate and it slams down 😱 I then wonder why they don’t come from the factory but it’s about cost savings and production time.

[@mr_big_pea_pea4013]

Feel i need a Damper on my 2000 F250. Even better a motorized opener & closer would be great. A Mercedes Backup Camera wouldn’t hurt either.

[@South_0f_Heaven_]

You can install the torsion bar dampener that’s in the 2007 up Superduty tailgates. Requires different hinges which are really cheap from Ford.

[@michaelwynn6969]

I did the same to my truck except painted part to match.

[@Fred_Durst1]

thanks Rich. appreciate all your videos and sharing of knowledge. if you get a chance, can you tell me how to tension the rod in an older tailgate, like the 2008-2011 tailgates? is it already tensioned? thanks again

[@FordBossMe]

I don't really remember those man I would have to look into it

[@deezullram726]

My buddy has had nothing but issues with his 2018 Chevy Duramax "slow release" tailgate. Multiple times to the dealer. Still issues. My "gravity" tailgate works just fine and is simple.😎

[@WalterMelons]

I got a 1/4 hex impact t50 bit because mine wanted to strip out on me too.

[@2wheeltango]

I added the strut…. It does not work… but I have a super duty…. And it does have the torsion bar spring as well as the new strut….

[@FordBossMe]

I'm not sure what to tell you something isn't right that's for sure

[@robertbutler8004]

For the life of me I can't understand why you did not use a cordless drill to complete this job!!

[@HypocriticYT]

My 08 Dodge tailgate slams down like a rock 😢

[@bradykice8759]

Since your the best on KZbin for the 10R80. I got one that last week when it shifted into 3rd it would shutter. Reset the transmission tables on for scan and now it won't go into 3rd. When I got the truck had a shop reset the trans tables and at randoms starting from a stop the truck had a really bad jerk. What do you think it could be? Have truck going to dealership in two weeks to get the PCM and TCM flashed relearned and updated. But do you think it is that or valve body? 18 F150 2.7 eco 82,000 miles

[@bradykice8759]

Also to add to it. I don't know if the trans has ever been serviced but that was gonna be the next thing I do to it. Before all of this happened to it.

[@FordBossMe]

Hard to say what it is, could be valve body indeed

[@bruinlane]

I keep saying I'm going to add this to my 2013 F150, maybe this video will motivate me to just do it! Were you working in Louisiana? I live in NELA (Monroe).

[@FordBossMe]

I worked in a little town called Jena Louisiana

[@FordBossMe]

Right outside of Alexandria Louisiana

[@chadwolfrum3363]

Do you need to lube it after you install it

[@seanmcne]

I noticed my 2020 (factory) dampened tailgate makes a light crunching/cracking noise when it comes down - I thought maybe it was normal but yours sounds dead silent.

[@FordBossMe]

Should be silent

[@Amon]

Will this work with Ford rangers?

[@cyclingjoey]

Hello, I have a question. I own a 2020 F150. When I have the key fob in my pocket and place my hand on my passenger door handle it used to unlock now only the driver door unlocks this way.

[@FordBossMe]

Reset the bms Battery Monitor system Turn the key on Do not start it Flash the bright lights 5x Tap the brake pedal 3x and release About 10sec later the little battery symbol light on the dash will flash Turn the truck off get out wait 30seconds and try the passenger door, I have a video on this in the library of the channel Type in the search bar Ford Boss bls reset

[@cyclingjoey]

Thanks for your reply. I will try it and let you know if it fixes the issue.

[@_Nicolaus_]

Rich, I want to ask you! How often do problems occur with the 2.0 ecoboost 3 gen, and if so, how to deal with them? Thanks in advance for your reply!

[@FordBossMe]

You need to be way more specific

[@FordBossMe]

2.0 1.5 L 1.6 L engines are dirty and honestly they're not very good

[@_Nicolaus_]

@@FordBossMe actually on Ford Fusion awd 2018 (910 series engine) coolant in cylinders😢

[@jerrymaupin4085]

you help me out in the past? Appreciate if you could help me again I have a 2012 F150 and I’m unable to put gas in it with a gas can due to it has a shut off and a funnel wouldn’t work any ideals it works fine when I’m at the gas station but now that I’m out of gas, the gas cans spout will not work

[@FordBossMe]

It's going to be hard trying to take care of this over the Internet man I've not quite understanding what's going on from all I understand is you're trying to put gas in your truck with a gas can and it won't take the gas? But what type of fuel system do you have do you have a gas cap or do you have no gas cap there's two different styles you got to give me all that information

[@jerrymaupin4085]

@@FordBossMe yes I’m trying to add gasoline to a 2012 F150 Ford. It has a cap less tank.

[@jerrymaupin4085]

Thank you I found the part at O’Reilly’s. It was a smaller spout for the insert into the tank

[@HypocriticYT]

Too bad Ford didn’t use an aircraft grade aluminum, thin aluminum can be very strong

[@Pitcrw6]

Rich, do they make one for a 2018 superduty? I did a search on that website you posted and nothing popped up.

[@FordBossMe]

Google is your friend my friend I wouldn't Google it just now and it popped up with different options just go there and type in 2018 F-250 tailgate damper

[@FordBossMe]

www.ebay.com/itm/233628607287

[@FordBossMe]

www.ebay.com/itm/264562918430

[@FordBossMe]

This one is from an actual Ford dealer www.ebay.com/itm/172489152920?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20191002094254%26meid%3D11f6e9d90bda46b3b4aa27bd409d2aa9%26pid%3D100889%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D115628785434%26itm%3D172489152920%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DDefaultOrganicWeb%26brand%3DFord&_trksid=p2332490.c100889.m5204

[@Pitcrw6]

Thanks Rich much appreciated

[@truckacabrarex9831]

Will this work on the 2023 f150 ?

[@FordBossMe]

I don't know buddy LOL I haven't tried to do this on the 2023

[@buffalobmf]

Rather have it slam down. I had a dampener took it off after a week, was way too slow

[@FordBossMe]

I get that that's what you want to do but that is not what I want to do I don't want my vehicle damaged and if you can't wait an extra second to let the tailgate come down or maybe two then your time management sucks and you probably should be doing a little better that's just the cold hard truth

[@buffalobmf]

@@FordBossMe never seen a aluminum f150 with a damaged tailgate before. That wasnt just obviously rear ended

[@bingobunga8995]

This is kinda painful to watch all the wrenching. Why not use a drill NOT IMPACT DRIVER and set the clutch to 10 or 11 then once it starts clacking then ratchet it to torque it down.

[@FordBossMe]

Because I'm at home and I didn't have anything else with me while I was doing this so maybe you should ask more questions instead of projecting so much to make yourself seem like a very disgruntled angry person that doesn't have any common sense

[@FordBossMe]

Why don't you say thank you for showing me the video instead of saying something negative if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all hasn't your mom ever taught you that or maybe you do need to be retaught those things