Tailgate Gap

[vince]

Anyone else have a ~1/8" gap still when closing their tailgate?

2020 Lariat FX4 Supercab with tow package. Still getting familiar with it after picking it up a few weeks ago.

Tailgate functions as it should except it doesn't close flush. Both sides have the same gap so I don't think it was tweaked at some point from abuse. And no signs of previous mods (factory bolt paint don't look touched). I can push it flush but obviously it doesn't stay there.

Not sure if this is normal and my OCD is just getting the better of me. One minor annoyance is I have to shift the tanneu way back to close the tailgate gap which leaves a gap at the front.

Anyone noticed this and fixed it?

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[got3fords]

That does not look right to me. Might need to have dealer adjust something. You sure you got it closed tight?

 

[RangerBill]

Anyone else have a ~1/8" gap still when closing their tailgate?

2020 Lariat FX4 Supercab with tow package. Still getting familiar with it after picking it up a few weeks ago.

Tailgate functions as it should except it doesn't close flush. Both sides have the same gap so I don't think it was tweaked at some point from abuse. And no signs of previous mods (factory bolt paint don't look touched). I can push it flush but obviously it doesn't stay there.

Not sure if this is normal and my OCD is just getting the better of me. One minor annoyance is I have to shift the tanneu way back to close the tailgate gap which leaves a gap at the front.

Anyone noticed this and fixed it?

You shouldn't have that gap. I should be flush with the taillights. Your tailgate strikes (stops) need adjusting. They are black and have 2 bolts on each side. Try loosening the 2 bolts and moving it forward on each side.

 

[vince]

That does not look right to me. Might need to have dealer adjust something. You sure you got it closed tight?

Yea, it's been a couple weeks now that I've had it and opened/closed the tailgate dozens of times now. Locks fine. I'll go to dealer if I have to and can't fix it myself.

You shouldn't have that gap. I should be flush with the taillights. Your tailgate strikes (stops) need adjusting. They are black and have 2 bolts on each side. Try loosening the 2 bolts and moving it forward on each side.

Sounds like I'll have to try this now that I know this isn't a normal size gap.

Thanks for the confirmations.

 

[pickettf3nce]

You may have shifted your Retrax tonneau too far back towards the tailgate trying to get a tight seal. That may cause it to only partially latch.

The instructions call for an 1/8in gap between the end of the rails and the tailgate. (alternate instructions)

 

[got3fords]

You may have shifted your Retrax tonneau too far back towards the tailgate trying to get a tight seal. That may cause it to only partially latch.

The instructions call for an 1/8in gap between the end of the rails and the tailgate. (alternate instructions)

Try closing it with the tonneau open and see where it stops.

 

[Big Blue]

Anyone else have a ~1/8" gap still when closing their tailgate?

2020 Lariat FX4 Supercab with tow package. Still getting familiar with it after picking it up a few weeks ago.

Tailgate functions as it should except it doesn't close flush. Both sides have the same gap so I don't think it was tweaked at some point from abuse. And no signs of previous mods (factory bolt paint don't look touched). I can push it flush but obviously it doesn't stay there.

Not sure if this is normal and my OCD is just getting the better of me. One minor annoyance is I have to shift the tanneu way back to close the tailgate gap which leaves a gap at the front.

Anyone noticed this and fixed it?

That does not look right to me. Might need to have dealer adjust something. You sure you got it closed tight?

I agree with @got3fords it appears to be not fully latched. Just on the safety catch. Especially where you say you can push it flush and I springs back out. I know on my 2019 FX4 I have to slam it quite hard to get it latch tight and not rattle.

 

[vince]

You may have shifted your Retrax tonneau too far back towards the tailgate trying to get a tight seal. That may cause it to only partially latch.

The instructions call for an 1/8in gap between the end of the rails and the tailgate. (alternate instructions)

Try closing it with the tonneau open and see where it stops.

Well I'll be damned, y'all were right. I've just been being too gentle with it this whole time. Gave it a good slam shut and its good now.

Thank you all for the recommendations!

 

[subquark]

Well I'll be damned, y'all were right. I've just been being too gentle with it this whole time. Gave it a good slam shut and its good now.

Thank you all for the recommendations!

Dang, that's only a small part of the problem and I can't believe no one pointed it out. Sheesh!

Two words: Tailgate Damper! =p

 

[Grandaccess]

Dang, that's only a small part of the problem and I can't believe no one pointed it out. Sheesh!

Two words: Tailgate Damper! =p

No one wanted to be The One that put it in print LOL

 

[mrmike7189]

Beautiful truck. I Love Red Rangers., I had a 2005 Red Ranger Edge 4x4. best truck ever!, but in 2024 ......I had to settle for black ( Its all they had on the lot.)

 

[NotBudule2]

Dang, that's only a small part of the problem and I can't believe no one pointed it out. Sheesh!

Two words: Tailgate Damper! =p

That damper dude isn't here anymore, bought a Camery, sprayed some 303 in our eyes, flipped us off and then hybrided away silently...

 

[Chris M]

That damper dude isn't here anymore, bought a Camery, sprayed some 303 in our eyes, flipped us off and then hybrided away silently...

He lurks.

 

[Grumpaw]

He lurks.

Agree.....I believe he is secertly inserting subliminal messageing into various posts to get members to continue to buy Dampers and 303 products....
HE IS ALIVE !!!!!

 

[Chris M]

Agree.....I believe he is secertly inserting subliminal messageing into various posts to get members to continue to buy Dampers and 303 products....
HE IS ALIVE !!!!!

And to show you just how effective at it @AzScorpion is, just this past week my WIFE ordered me a bottle of 303 Protectant...without me even mentioning we were out!

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