OBS 87-96 Ford F-Series Tailgate Assist Bracket
OBS 87-96 Ford F-Series Tailgate Assist Bracket
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EFFECTIVE 9/29/23: Due to poor quality control issues (not on our end) we have decided to discontinue “COMPLETE” kits. We were having a lot of issues with defective cylinders. So now we are only offering the brackets and hardware needed to adapt a 2004-2014 F-150 tailgate assist kit to your OBS. Any kit will work as long as its for an 04-14. eBay has some quality kits, Amazon-not so much. eBay sellers just could not keep up with our demand needed and Amazon could not supply quality kits. So we are forced to give away the secrets behind the kit, but this way everyone wins. Again, literally any kit that says it is for an 04-14 F-150 kit will give you the rest of the parts you need to make this a complete kit.
Fits 1987-96 F-150 and 87-97 F-250/350.
Here is a link to one of many on eBay
Again, this is the BRACKET ONLY. You will need to provide your own tailgate assist kit for an 04-14 F150 for the remainder of the parts needed to make this work.
Tired of slamming tailgates? Grab your tailgate assist kit today. Mounts in 10 minutes! Very easy install. These come in raw steel, so you will need to paint the bracket so it does not rust. If you would like to see our kit in use we have some videos on social media.
You may notice some extra resistance when closing the gate. This is from the bracket that originally contacted the rubber block, now contacting the bottom of the cylinder.
Minute Masters YouTube Install Video
MO_Bronco YouTube Install Video
PLEASE NOTE: You will need a nutsert tool and 3/8 course thread nutsert into the existing hole in your tailgate. You may need to drill it out slightly bigger to fit the nutsert. All hardware is provided. It has not been tested, but it may be possible to pull the access panel off an fish a nut on the inside to eliminate the need for a nutsert.
This is a DIRECTIONAL part. It can ONLY be mounted on the driver side of the truck. Adding a second does nothing other than make you spend more money.
Please allow 7-10 business days for production.
Failure to read the listing description does not justify a return. If you are wondering where the rest of the parts are, then you purchased without ever reading the description of the item you bought. There will be a 20% restocking fee on returns.
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I received the bracket pretty quickly and painted it before installing it today. It fits perfectly. My rivet nut tool wouldn’t fit until I took the tailgate off and installed the rivet nut with the tailgate on the ground. Easy enough. I am delighted with the way the tailgate lowers now, though not much help with closing it
Very nice
The bracket fits perfect and the nutsert went in without a problem. I liked the kit suggestion so I didn't have to mull over all of the options. The only let down was the bracket came in raw steel. It would be nice to offer a nice black powder coat as an option. Sure I hit it with some spray paint but had to wait and let it dry which pushed my schedule back some. Not earth shattering but something to consider! Overall, it's sooooo nice not having the tailgate slam open Everytime! Highly recommend!
Honestly don't know what to think of this thing as I have not gotten it yet nor have I received any tracking info. Glad I bought it through PayPal as I'm about to cancel the order,
Your package is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. It was shipped during the 7-10 business day processing time stated clearly in the description. I am unsure why you did not receive the automated tracking confirmation. But maybe next time try reaching out if you are curious of the order status, rather than leaving a 1 star review.
Fits great, bought the second kit from the link and it works like a champ! Exactly what I was looking for!