I'm one year post install and it is operating as expected. Very light touch to let it down, less force than normal to bring it up and close it. You just need to work with the internal pressure or it will take more force. My Bride races out of the truck to let the gate down before I can get there. She just pulls the latch and allows it to fall open.
As was mentioned earlier, my units sounded like they had a lot of air in them and did not seem to have the same or even amount of resistance during the travel down phase. Now, I do not hear any noises, they travel together, and show no signs of wear or tear. The surging sound lasted for a few months.
I was initially concerned about cold weather operation, but this was addressed earlier in another thread on this topic. No problem so far.
It is a good way to save stress on the wrists, elbows, and shoulders to raise and lower the gate.
For those that may remember, the 02-04 models had the Tail Gate Cable Recall. This mod will prevent any future cable failures.
As was mentioned earlier, my units sounded like they had a lot of air in them and did not seem to have the same or even amount of resistance during the travel down phase. Now, I do not hear any noises, they travel together, and show no signs of wear or tear. The surging sound lasted for a few months.
I was initially concerned about cold weather operation, but this was addressed earlier in another thread on this topic. No problem so far.
It is a good way to save stress on the wrists, elbows, and shoulders to raise and lower the gate.
For those that may remember, the 02-04 models had the Tail Gate Cable Recall. This mod will prevent any future cable failures.
