JeffWoodall
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I purchased the px95S flame thrower for that issue. I haven't had to use it, but it's under the seat and ready to go should I need it.
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You win Rooster! It only took 236 posts to finally show the real reason you need a damper! ?
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Smooth and slow is luxury, fast and hard is for the young with no attention span willing to make mistakes. ? Yes Im still talking about the damper. 
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I dig the damper. I had old trucks without it and I can lower the gate, but having it is special.Smooth and slow is luxury, fast and hard is for the young with no attention span willing to make mistakes. ? Yes Im still talking about the damper.
JACKSMYDOG
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I am no one to judge about how to spend money on a vehicle. Get what makes you happy, life is too short for hesitation.
I've never had a TG damper on my trucks, but at work this winter experienced it for the first time. After the second time I pulled the release and stood there waiting for the TG to get down all the way, I wanted to rip it right off, lol. No chance I could put one on my own tailgate, especially one as light as the Ranger.
The exception would be if I had a hands free option to open the TG from the key fob or a foot swipe sensor with full hands. Controlled drop would be fine for automatic open. If I have to use my hand to pull the release, I don't see why I wouldn't control the TG drop as my hand moves out of the way in it's natural path anyway.
Like I said, YMMV, buy what makes you happiest and enjoy your truck, just my $0.02.
I've never had a TG damper on my trucks, but at work this winter experienced it for the first time. After the second time I pulled the release and stood there waiting for the TG to get down all the way, I wanted to rip it right off, lol. No chance I could put one on my own tailgate, especially one as light as the Ranger.
The exception would be if I had a hands free option to open the TG from the key fob or a foot swipe sensor with full hands. Controlled drop would be fine for automatic open. If I have to use my hand to pull the release, I don't see why I wouldn't control the TG drop as my hand moves out of the way in it's natural path anyway.
Like I said, YMMV, buy what makes you happiest and enjoy your truck, just my $0.02.
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pffft You er suppose to get the optional damper heater/blanket for colder areas.
JACKSMYDOG
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Hahapffft You er suppose to get the optional damper heater/blanket for colder areas.
It wasn't slow because it was cold, just slow compared to gravity.
The truck was in a heated garage, all day. I was dropping the tailgate for my air mattress, I was on nights.
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Wouldn't it just be easier to fill the tailgate with helium?
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It doesn't play for me...
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I go out for one evening...What did you do now?It doesn't play for me...
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You must have a defective damper. Seriously it takes like 3 seconds for mine to drop.Haha
It wasn't slow because it was cold, just slow compared to gravity.
The truck was in a heated garage, all day. I was dropping the tailgate for my air mattress, I was on nights.
Dr. Zaius
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You may be on to something there.
And if we add enough helium, it may be able to reverse the Carolina Squat virus that is spreading.
But of course dealers will want in on it.
$200 for Nitrogen in the tires and $200 for Helium in the tailgate. Ask about special pricing on getting Oxygen in the cab with the Anti-Suffocate breathers package.
JACKSMYDOG
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!!! 3 SECONDS , check out the free time on this guy!!!!
Gravity and my hand takes 1/4 second.
When you put gas in your truck, do you do it at half speed too?
Drive 35mph in 55mph zones?
Cut the grass with nail clippers?
I can do this all day, lol, but I am teasing of course, and hope you and all others love the TGD.
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