Broken strut for rear tailgate (terrible design!)

[Ducati1098]

Hell, does anyone know the Ford part number for the strut replacement? I have a 2021 built in the last week, so not sure if the Redline Tuning ones would work or not.

M2DZ-78406A10-A, that part number has never changed or been superseded.

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[BigMeatsBronco]

I used the ones that don't fit on my rear glass struts...sonat least it wasn't a total waist of $$$

 

[DMSCS]

Correct, it is not the right thread because the threads are self tapping designed to go into plastic. The metal end fitting we supply does work, even though the threads are not perfect. We worked with an engineer that specializes in gas struts and this is the solution that we came up with.

@Mountains2Metal
Have you found a metal end fitting for the body side? I've been using your tailgate limiter for a while but your kit only includes the fitting on the door side. Had the plastic fitting on the other side break and can't find a good replacement.

 

[Mountains2Metal]

@Mountains2Metal
Have you found a metal end fitting for the body side? I've been using your tailgate limiter for a while but your kit only includes the fitting on the door side. Had the plastic fitting on the other side break and can't find a good replacement.

Unfortunately, we have not found a replacement end for the body side. We are still on the hunt!

 

[BroncoDymond88]

This also happened to me, they replaced it and it’s been fine. I do worry every time I open the tailgate now but it’s been solid.

 

[murphtron]

Similar thing happened to me except I was rear ended last night and the strut popped off from the ball joint

of course the rear ending was what caused it but still not a fun experience

Mine pops off regularly. Especially when it’s cold as the strut takes more force to open. Think it’s time for a warranty replacement!

 

[Lifeliberty]

Mine pops off regularly. Especially when it’s cold as the strut takes more force to open. Think it’s time for a warranty replacement!

https://www.google.com/search?q=M2D...-tmus-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8


https://ford.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/ford-assist-support-m2dz78406a10a

I bookmarked just in case - $20

That's cheaper than any of the other fixes I tried

 

[murphtron]

https://www.google.com/search?q=M2D...-tmus-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8


https://ford.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/ford-assist-support-m2dz78406a10a

I bookmarked just in case - $20

That's cheaper than any of the other fixes I tried

Thanks! Is the replacement working better?

 

[Lifeliberty]

Thanks! Is the replacement working better?

Well, The other fixes that I was talking about was the bar ends that I bought that didn't fit, and the hammer built strut that I purchased. (That was way too strong for that backgate.)

What I ended up doing was just fixing my strut for free. The metal piece that squeezes the ball, basically I removed that, took pliers and squeezed it to where it would create more tension, and put it back together. Hasn't popped off since.

If that didn't work I would just buy another strut, they are cheap

 

[Hemisfear]

Correct, it is not the right thread because the threads are self tapping designed to go into plastic. The metal end fitting we supply does work, even though the threads are not perfect. We worked with an engineer that specializes in gas struts and this is the solution that we came up with.

By "The metal end fitting we supply does work, even though the threads are not perfect", do you mean to gently force the ends on the thread?

 

[Bellime]

I forced mine on and it has been good for over a year

 

[SkyKing]

Mine felt like it bound up within half a turn and I was convinced it would break free and leave me with buggered threads but maybe I’ll try again. Since I discovered the weakness I haven’t had any more problems with the replacement OEM plastic fitting because I now open the door less forcefully. I really just wish it used anything other than a hydraulic strut.

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