chiefheaphy
1/2 ton status
When rehabing the tailgate is it absolutely necesary to use the helper springs on reinstall?
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K5 Tailgate repair
- Thread starter chiefheaphy
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no, but you will find out real quickly that tailgate is pretty darn heavy. I dont have helper springs on mine and its fine.
K5er4Life said:
X2
I took mine off but I took the window out too as well as all the mechanism and I was left with aonly a shell, still was heavy.
Kiqman
1/2 ton status
I'll 3rd that heavy comment. I weigh 240 lbs and I can get it closed, my wife can't budge the thing...they're heavy and I plan to put my helper spring back in.
Mreetz
1/2 ton status
I had to cut mine off when I put on Steves old bumper, if it weren't lifted I don't think I could get the tailgate up. DAM heavy!
Skigirl
1/2 ton status
I didn't re-attach the helper springs on mine and it's a little heavy but I can close it without a problem.
pauly383
Daddy383
Fortunately my rear tube bumper was made to accomodate the springs . I am a big boy , and its noticably heavy with the full power stuff inside .
Leper
1/2 ton status
I cut mine off when the bumper went on. Not a big deal.
