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I don't think I've ever seen a thread go this whack.

I'm out.
You haven't read all the threads have you. :p
This one started out whack so really didn't go off track. :crazy:

Edit: You have been here quite a while. You have to have seen threads go this whack before.
Maybe just use the search function and type in 'damper' for some examples.
 

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You damper people dont know to tell your mechanic to winterize your dampers? Dave needs to create a damper manual. And create a forum for Damper info. :clap::crackup:
 

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I recently fell into the damper cesspool, I thought "I like to lift the handle and walk away" well, my damper is quiet in the cold, no screaming, but damn it's slow, I pop the handle and go make a sandwich, drink a beer, then by the time I'm done the tailgate is just getting to fully open, if it's really cold I can squeeze in trolling here for some new damper post, the only screaming is me going "It should be progressive, fast at first with a slow stop" but I guess I'm asking a lot.
 

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I recently fell into the damper cesspool, I thought "I like to lift the handle and walk away" well, my damper is quiet in the cold, no screaming, but damn it's slow, I pop the handle and go make a sandwich, drink a beer, then by the time I'm done the tailgate is just getting to fully open, if it's really cold I can squeeze in trolling here for some new damper post, the only screaming is me going "It should be progressive, fast at first with a slow stop" but I guess I'm asking a lot.
Mine drops in 1.5 seconds in the summer, 2 seconds in 30F temps...how many TGD brands are there? I have the original DZ... ?
 

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I recently fell into the damper cesspool, I thought "I like to lift the handle and walk away" well, my damper is quiet in the cold, no screaming, but damn it's slow, I pop the handle and go make a sandwich, drink a beer, then by the time I'm done the tailgate is just getting to fully open, if it's really cold I can squeeze in trolling here for some new damper post, the only screaming is me going "It should be progressive, fast at first with a slow stop" but I guess I'm asking a lot.
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