In this episode of DIY Willy we are installing STABILUS (Sachs) EZ-down lift support on the tail gate. it a very easy install and i would recommend the install for any one with basic mechanical skills.
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Sachs SG325900EZ Lift Support…(Amazon)…. https://www.amazon.com/Sachs-SG325900EZ-Lift-Support/dp/B002HVKJU6
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I’ve tried to install mine but I can’t get the bolt off the tailgate. I’ve tried an impact and that hasn’t budged it either. It’s not left handed threads is it?
If you’re working alone and even if you’re not, don't even try to install the new bolt and bracket on the tailgate by jiggling it around. TAKE THE TAILGATE OFF, it takes less than 5 minutes, and you can put the new bolt and bracket in with ease and it reinstalls in another couple of minutes. I messed with it until I realized it really was not a one-man job. Installation over, works fine. Good investment.
thanks a lot it was a quick installation for me
Hi can you put where you brouth that from I like that I have 2014 frontier thanks
Best 12 dollars i have spent!
5:37 hahaha, I had the exact same problem. I couldn't get the new bolt in for the life of me. I tried everything (including trying to get it in while lifting the tailgate up). On my final try, I got so frustrated that I pushed my whole body weight into getting the damn thing in, and it finally went in. Some brute force is sometimes needed to do the trick.
For the bolt on the side, did you use a breaker bar? Bolt on tailgate?
Hello, thanks for the tips and know how on installing thing and what to expect on the install. I bought it and watched the video a few times before I installed my tailgate and it was easy. Thanks
Great video. Here in Brazil we can't find what we need. Here the accessories for this car are quite limited. I would like to make this perfect adaptation on my nissan frontier. Great video.
Finally, people are making more and more aftermarket stuff for the Frontier.
Thanks for the video! I just ordered one from Amazon. How is holding up so far?
When I saw you "drop" the tailgate it brought back a memory. I dropped mine once, and didn't realize one end of the tailgate was bounced out of the bracket. It actually closed when I lifted it up but later I realized it wasn't "right".
Yesterday, I ordered the same struts you got. I went with two sets. I think it will actually help them BOTH last longer; assisting each other and taking stress off. I basically got them free after using a coupon I had. Thanks for the video!
Normal people let it down with one hand. If you practice for a year or two l bet you could do it.
just got frontier ,will install this ,thank you sir you made my day
Yeah but those damn dodge cars are fast!
How’s the upgrade holding up over time ??
Is the Quality good ???
I need that for my frontier. I’ll add that to my want to do list.
Thanks for the video. Just installed mine yesterday. Bought them off eBay and the only problem was the clip that stops the top cable end from popping off the pin. I had to wrap a piece of stainless steel wire around the clip to keep it from falling off. Overall it works great. Thanks again
Great video -I can't seem to get the original tailgate hinge bolt off, was painted over – all the paint is off tried several tools afraid I'm going to strip it…any ideas?
Love this upgrade. Will be getting one of these. I was thinking the same thing, what would happen if you add another shock to the other side?
I used this product. It broke after a few months and they sent a replacement for free, not bad. The first strut failed when the bottom pivot point just sheared off, looked like rust. The replacement broke after 4 months of use. I think the design of the aluminum tab is hinky. I had to tie wrap it to the strut. It slipped out and caused the 2nd one to fail. I may try 2 struts after reading some of the comments below but maybe someone knows of a sturdier product?
I bought my first pickup in 77 at the age of 21 it was a Ford super cab 4×4, with the 460, and I've own a few others over the years, not once did I drop the tailgate I just lowered it by hand without any issues and still do with the frontier at 66 year's old, so can someone tell me what the flock has turned men into a bunch of candy asses that need a fockin tailgate lowering device
Thanks for your guidance. Worked like a charm. Installed in less than 30 minutes. You were right about lining up the bolt on the tailgate. In my case, I had to pull the tailgate to me. Your warning was a good heads up.
Installed it but i noticed i have to more force to close my tailgate. looks like the top cable comes into contact with the shock. other then that it was works pretty good. I used a flat tip screw driver to help install the bracket it was super easy to align the bolt hole.
This mod its a plus my dad installed on his nissan and mine. Awesome