The steel tire delete is mounted directly to the tailgate using original hardware. Provided are four rubber pieces to be placed on the four outer edges of the tire delete to protect the paint. However, I located and installed four plastic round washers (.125" thick) when installing to separate...
I'm going to switch to the bending solution just above. @KenV , does that require removing the main pivot and entire lid for spring access?
Yes, it does require removing the pin and lid to access the springs for bending.
Update: I purchased a new heritage Bronco and decided to the same console lid mod that I did to my previous Outer Banks. I bent the two springs slightly more than shown and the lid pops open all the way very nicely. 15 min DIY to perform this mod!
I also hated how the console lid comes...
I also hated how the console lid comes crashing down. I read through several post and decided to come up with my own DIY to fix the cursed console lid. My solution is to simply bend each spring (picts attached) approx 45deg using just pliers to hold the spring securely and an adjustable...