Tailgate Damper……cons?

[subquark]

The damper makes me feel better about not having that flying car in my driveway that we were promised when I was in elementary school.

It's so modern and magical, just gliding down, like it's the 20th century or something ...

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[subquark]

Not sure if this con has been stated before, and I really don't feel like reading through 10 pages of back and forth as to the "manliness" of a damper, but I will say for me the pros far outweigh the cons. The only con I have is that if you live where it freezes in the winter the one on Amazon that is the direct Ford equivalent will make a noise when lowering as the fluid inside gets close to freezing.

Hmm, maybe I can invent a damper warmer for cold days? Hook it to that empty port that the WolfHaus thing uses. I could be chillin' with @AzScorpion as we push our wheelbarrows of cash around!

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Wow Duke, you make him sound like a legend.
I think his absence just adds to the mystery and myth status.
One day day we'll be reminiscing and saying "remember when Dave..." and all the new members will be in awe and saying 'tell us more...'

Sounds like a scene from “The Postman”. ?

 

[Msfitoy]

Hmm, maybe I can invent a damper warmer for cold days? Hook it to that empty port that the WolfHaus thing uses. I could be chillin' with @AzScorpion as we push our wheelbarrows of cash around!

There's plenty of infidels with strong arms to help push the wheel barrows around... ?

 

[mokupilot]

LostMy65
My kid went running by just as I was opening the tailgate. If it wasn't for the damper, my tailgate would have a dent in it

+1 in the not dented by kid’s face column.

Also, technically, since I bought the damper before the truck, isn’t the truck the add-on? ?

 

[FusedLogic]

Actually, I did consider that. If you will look closely (red arrows), when two dampers are installed on the same tailgate, the Dipole-Tadpole relishivity is compromised making the angle of dangle proportional to the beat of the meat when the assmass is constant. In other words, the higher, the much.

You're welcome.

Wait, I see the problem now... you didn't account for the second damper (see blue arrow). Run THAT through your personal quantum computer and tell me I'm wrong!

 

[WingShot]

In reference to my stock tailgate…The Princess has actually said a few times how easy it is to open and close. And how she likes this tailgate much more than the one on my last truck.

Con: If I were to install the damper the Princess would surely leave me. Or maybe that’s a pro? Hmmmm.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

But, wouldn't two dampers lower the constant velocity of the colafriction ?
Two dampers would have to be in a permanent state of harmony to work in conjunction with the ability to lower the tailgate in an even and level state.
If you look closely at the first item the arrow is pointing at, it indicates that one damper would be going up, whild the second is going down.
Your observation of relishivity and assmass are in direct oddsabation of the original purpose of a single damper.
I think you need to rework your formula to account for the proper install of two dampers, with one pointing up and the other pointing down....up on the right and down on the left, as looking at the truck from the rear.
If properly installed that would eliminate the possibility of flexing/twisting the frame of the truck, while at the same time easing the tailgate both up and down.

Hi Steve,

I believe you will also need a Furnorton valve in the system to balance pressure disparities between said two dampers... A condition not addressed by the above calculations. If this was under the Framus Architecture it may be close to accurate but alas...it is not....

Best,
Phil

 

[D Fresh]

Loss of self respect.

 

[subquark]

There's plenty of infidels with strong arms to help push the wheel barrows around... ?

I like the way you think! Yes, with that sweet damper-heater money, I can hire all sorts of servants.

Ha, I don't need to wait any more for the Nigerian Prince's money he promised me last year.

Easy street, here I come .. and I'm coming in a Ranger! =D

 

[Trigganometry]

Do you really want to be “that guy?”

 

[Cmar]

It's your responsibility to not offend others and know the never ending things that could offend anyone and everyone at any given time.

Yeah, being a stand up comedian these days must be just about the hardest job in the world. If I were one one I would be considering a career change to something less demanding like Neurosurgeon or Rocket physicist.

 

[Cmar]

JasonTremor
Sure comes in handy when you got your arms full. Open the tailgate with one finger and it lowers to open position without slamming open. Well worth that alone.
I was thinking of tools and other stuff I use around the farm, but groceries I always accept the challenge of carrying as many plastic bags on one hand as possible so I can avoid the shopping cart with the wobbly wheel.

Got3fords
But yeah, arms full of stuff and the damper comes in really handy.
I haul stuff other than groceries to my truck all the time. Gas cans, trash bags, work out stuff, bikes, kayaking stuff you name it.
Need it? No. But put down crap in one hand, pop the tailgate latch, bend over pick up crap, by that time gate is down and throw crap in. Time saver.

Floyd (best one yet)
Its cheap, effective, and easy to install (also easy to remove if disappointed.
The Damper prevents the hard impact if you just pop the tailgate....
It helps prevent tailgate damage when towing to prevent striking the tongue jack.
It allows others to open the tailgate without the hard drop surprise.
it allows reaction time in case you place an intended load too close.
it reduces "drop" damage to the reverse camera.
It might prevent cargo falling out if it was leaning on the gate.
It helps the injured or the physically weak.
It is quieter when dropped and for old guys its a lot quieter when closing.

LostMy65
My kid went running by just as I was opening the tailgate. If it wasn't for the damper, my tailgate would have a dent in it

Rhino
its nice to have when im messing with stuff when camping open the gate and walk away and it open when i come back

Grumpaw
The biggest benefit for me is when I have our travel trailer hooked up. When dropping the tailgate, it comes within about 2-3 inches of hitting the trailers electric tongue lift head. The damper allows the gate to drop slowly. Without it, should it slip, and if the truck were parked in a front end up situation, the tailgate would hit the lift head. It's also much easier to control the gate when hitched up and not being able to stand directly behind the latch.

Mr.Mel
I hate doors or anything slamming or hitting the limits of travel just me from my old machinist days I guess.

These all sound like sensible well considered reasons, and therefore do not belong in this thread

 

[Trigganometry]

So where’s the resident grand Poobah @AzScorpion in this matter. He playin hard to get again!?

 

[myothercarizahearse]

So where’s the resident grand Poobah @AzScorpion in this matter. He playin hard to get again!?

finally pops out on the 11th page. I've been waiting

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