Tailgate Hydraulic sticking?

[Lucky Nut]

Anyone having any issues with their tailgate not closing properly? Came back from a weekend out of town (without the Bronco) and now the door is fighting me to close. Still opens fine. Checked all the hinges and everything appears to be A-ok. It will shut after some serious grunting and grinding. Seems to be the hydraulic arm that is causing this.

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[Murph914]

Usually it's the glass causing issues. Do you still have issues with the glass up and out of the way? I think there will be a rash of issues at some point because the spare tires are so heavy, but it's still too new for that, don't you think?

 

[Lucky Nut]

Usually it's the glass causing issues. Do you still have issues with the glass up and out of the way? I think there will be a rash of issues at some point because the spare tires are so heavy, but it's still too new for that, don't you think?

I really don't think it's the glass. You may be onto something with the sheer weight of the whole swing gate. I've had it since October and use the tailgate a good bit for work. I'll be pretty disappointed if this thing is wearing out this soon.

 

[Murph914]

I can see mine flexing with 33s I think the Ford reinforcement is a good start, but eventually someone is going to have to come out with a better fix.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Anyone having any issues with their tailgate not closing properly? Came back from a weekend out of town (without the Bronco) and now the door is fighting me to close. Still opens fine. Checked all the hinges and everything appears to be A-ok. It will shut after some serious grunting and grinding. Seems to be the hydraulic arm that is causing this.

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