Pilot Laslo
Member
- Joined
- Oct 11, 2020
- Messages
- 51
- Reaction score
- 12
- Points
- 8
- Location
- Oklahoma
- Vehicle Year
- 2002
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Transmission
- Automatic
Hello
I have been searching for a tailgate suspension for a Ford Ranger, with no luck, below I will describe how i made one for my 2002 Ford Ranger.
Original Poster: Pilot Laslo
Difficulty: 3 out of 10
Time to install: 1 Hour
Disclaimer: The Ranger Station.com, The Ranger Station.com Staff, nor the original poster are responsible for you doing this modification to your vehicle. By doing this modification and following this how-to you, the installer, take full responsibility if anything is damaged or messed up. If you have questions, feel free to PM the original poster or ask in the appropriate section of The Ranger Station.com forums.
Brief Explanation: Modify a 2009-18 Dodge Ram 1500 tailgate assist to work on your Ford Ranger
Tools Needed:
-Drill
-Screwdriver
-T40 torx
-Drill Bits
-Vice Grips
Parts Needed:
- Ram 1500 Tailgate assist https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XC22SBJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Large Self Drilling Screws
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Steps 1:
Drill Holes for self tapping screws, then attach plate with screws as seen in photo
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Steps 2:
Remove the driver side brake light, Then remove the bottom bolt holding tailgate support wire, then with vice grips grab the bottom latch square nutplate inside brake light housing and yank it out.
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Steps 3:
insert the small round ball for suspension, then add nut (not included) to back side.
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Step 4:
Add suspension to the 2 round ball, and your done
Please let me know if you have any questions.
I have been searching for a tailgate suspension for a Ford Ranger, with no luck, below I will describe how i made one for my 2002 Ford Ranger.
Original Poster: Pilot Laslo
Difficulty: 3 out of 10
Time to install: 1 Hour
Disclaimer: The Ranger Station.com, The Ranger Station.com Staff, nor the original poster are responsible for you doing this modification to your vehicle. By doing this modification and following this how-to you, the installer, take full responsibility if anything is damaged or messed up. If you have questions, feel free to PM the original poster or ask in the appropriate section of The Ranger Station.com forums.
Brief Explanation: Modify a 2009-18 Dodge Ram 1500 tailgate assist to work on your Ford Ranger
Tools Needed:
-Drill
-Screwdriver
-T40 torx
-Drill Bits
-Vice Grips
Parts Needed:
- Ram 1500 Tailgate assist https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XC22SBJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Large Self Drilling Screws
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Steps 1:
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Steps 2:
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Steps 3:
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Step 4:
Please let me know if you have any questions.