That I can't help you with. I actually can't tell you offhand the last time it rained where I am, and I didn't really have an issue with water in the past.
I've probably mentioned this before, but I put this in Sept 2020 after I "discovered" half a road trip under the hardcoverI found the odd shaped lower corner gaps most difficult to fill. Including the gap behind the hinge plates.
Together with some closed cell foam packing blocks and weather seal from Home Depot, I used pieces from two packs of this ESI Ranger specific seal.
ESI Ultimate Tailgate Seal with Taper Seal Compatible with Ford Ranger 2019 and Newer
After several small test fittings, I ignored the instructions, then cut and installed pieces for a better fit.
I put the seals on the outer edge to keep dirt out of the latch mechanisms.
The Home Depot seal works great across the bottom except at the ends where the tailgate corners are rounded. I used the thicker blocks there.
I still have a few small holes which I may fill with caulk.
Prior to delivery, my dealer installed the Ford damperer thingee. Never cared for the way the tailgate cable gets crunched. After installing the seals on the outer edge, had to remove the damper, not enough clearance.
. Since then, I have had maybe a 1/2 dixie cup of rain water (from cover seal I believe) and maybe 1/4 cup of road dirt.
Still working well. Can’t comment on dust since I have not taken it off road but the only water that comes in is a small amount at the tailgate corners. All seals remain stuck in place. WoRks for me.
I did the ESI seal and spent a good long time getting it on the way they want, but somewhere I either messed it up or it just flat out can't manage to get our tailgates relatively sealed. I still get so much dust ingress around/through the seals that it didn't make any difference. I'm tempted to get another kit and try again, but there has to be a better solution.
I replied to the other thread you asked in, this quote below covers my current issues.
I installed mine a few weeks ago, and either I *seriously* messed up the install, which is entirely possible but I was pretty vigilant because I wanted it to work, or it just doesn't work as well as I'd hoped in regards to dust, because it made almost no discernible difference in my use case
There have been more than one of us reaching out to the Aussies for inquiry’s about these. Not one of us has heard anything back. That’s over the last 6 months. Who knows, it just might be your day! From what I have seen they’re pretty pricey thoughFound this in my search for a tailgate seal.
https://www.the4wdshed.com/tailgate-seal-kit-ford-ranger-px1-px2-with-tub-lin
Not in the USA but the pictures help. Also notice the struts are installed.
Is this the product or is that a special Taper Seal kit for the Ranger?
