Damper Shamed!

[Mach-1]

I put one on and love it. Didn't think I needed one, but it is nice. I got tired of walking to the back with stuff to put in, and having to put it all down so that I could have two hands to lower the tailgate and keep it from slamming down. (I can't STAND it when that happens!!) The damper works great. Wished Ford just installed these on all new Rangers at the factory so that damper nay-sayers would have nothing to argue about!

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[FoD]

to all you people who claim convenience...it's also called pre-planning.
some of us, well.... we have that skill.

Like 50First Dates (movie), every visit is new

 

[Mpro2]

I put one on and love it. Didn't think I needed one, but it is nice. I got tired of walking to the back with stuff to put in, and having to put it all down so that I could have two hands to lower the tailgate and keep it from slamming down. (I can't STAND it when that happens!!) The damper works great. Wished Ford just installed these on all new Rangers at the factory so that damper nay-sayers would have nothing to argue about!

No, it would be off before that truck hit my driveway. It takes one hand to lower the tailgate....just another lame excuse!

 

[Dr. Zaius]

30 minutes ago in the Home Depot parking lot...

I have a cart full of shelving.

Pop the trunk handle and as the tailgate is smoothly lowering (much faster than the one in the video though, about 2 seconds to lower) I turn to the cart to load the shelving.

Random stranger walking by:

"That's about the slickest thing I've seen"

Since my happiness and self-worth is based on compliments and affirmation from random people that I don't know, I considered this a win.

 

[AzScorpion]

to all you people who claim convenience...it's also called pre-planning.
some of us, well.... we have that skill.

While I'm at work MY time is worth money. So the less trips I have to make out to my truck the better. Average trips to and from my truck are 6-7 to unload then reload at the end of the day. Would be a real PITA if I have to make 12,especially in this 115 degree heat.

 

[Tiggger1531]

I'm using the Shartz to resist but resistance is futile...must fight it! Cannot give in to the damper!

 

[Tiggger1531]

I'm using the Shartz to resist but resistance is futile...must fight it! Cannot give in to the damper!

Schwartz!

 

[AzScorpion]

I'm using the Shartz to resist but resistance is futile...must fight it! Cannot give in to the damper!

You know you're going to cave anyways so might as well get it now. ? You can get one here and use code WELCOME at checkout for free shipping.

 

[Texasota]

You know you're going to cave anyways so might as well get it now. ? You can get one here and use code WELCOME at checkout for free shipping.

Dave, my Ranger is afraid of dampers.

 

[AzScorpion]

Dave, my Ranger is afraid of dampers.

Al, are you sure it's not you? You might have Damper-phobia. ?

 

[HenryMac]

... I got tired of walking to the back with stuff to put in, and having to put it all down so that I could have two hands to lower the tailgate and keep it from slamming down.

It takes one hand to lower the tailgate...

Yep.. I open the tailgate with one hand all the time.

 

[Texasota]

Al, are you sure it's not you? You might have Damper-phobia. ?

Naw, it’s him. He’s afraid of any kind of piston device near his tailgate.

 

[FoD]

I'm using the Shartz to resist but resistance is futile...must fight it! Cannot give in to the damper!

You know you're going to cave anyways so might as well get it now. ? You can get one here and use code WELCOME at checkout for free shipping.

I dunno, sharting one's pants is enough to say no to dampers, more like better get adult pampers I think

 

[FoD]

You can get one here and use code WELCOME at checkout for free shipping.

Just when you thought you had the best, along comes ... (modded) TAILGATE DAMPER TWOOOOOO!!!

Features

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No Hydraulic Fluid	No periodic leaks or loss of damping No servicing required Reduced wear Lower operating costs
Consistent damping from -30° to 150°F	No loss of damping at temperature extremes Lower operating costs
No performance degradation over time and use	Reduced wear of wrist/hand linkages Lower operating costs
Large diameter shaft	Increased durability Lower operating costs
Simple Design	High reliability Lowers tailgate in anticipation of driver arrival
Form, fit and function compatible with slow traverse	Simplicity of use (one-for-one replacement) Compatibility with existing installation 29.83 seconds per vertical foot

All you early jumpers, there is only one thing to say: "You know you're going to cave anyways so might as well get it now. ? " Special thanks to the damper oracle

 

[Dr. Zaius]

I'm using the Shartz to resist but resistance is futile...must fight it! Cannot give in to the damper!

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