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Originally Posted by wileetundra
Nice work and good pics too. I had considered the auto-opening tailgate but was concerned about the following issues: - I assumed the actuators might not have enough power to unlatch the gate, or that they might burn up over time from the heavier load.
- I didn't want to install a separate switch or new remote for this, and I couldn't think of a cheap easy way to use the factory remote but still only drop the gate when I wanted to.
- I have a BAKFlip cover with a rubber seal which lays across the top rail of the tailgate and this might provide just enough friction to stop the gate from dropping when unlatched.
- I assumed the gate would not open or drop when parked on a hill or angle, or if cargo was pressing against it from inside.
- I didn't want the gate to be subject to opening while on the road, such as from a stray wireless signal or interference.
If you have completed your install and found a solution to the above then please post more info. |
Let me try and address a few of your concerns for now but will have more details once I am done. Oh by the way great questions.
- Each of the pistol type actuators are 3/4" throws and can handle roughly 7lbs each so with 2 thats more than enough to open the two latches on each side of the tailgate (15lbs of push or pull).
- Oh my little project I plan to use the stock keyless key fob so no extra switchs or key fobs needed to do this.
- Not to sure about how much drag the Bakflip will add but I will test it out once I get done since I too have one. If this causes any issues there a simple spring loaded push rod that can be added rather cheap to help get the tailgate started.
- Not to sure but think the simple thing would be use the same idea as #3 on the spring loaded push rod (used for shaved door handles kits). I will be able to test it out more once I get it completed.
- This should not be a issue but only time will tell for sure. If there is a concern with this occuring you could always add a relay to disable this as you have the truck started, simple safety measure.
I post more information once I get this done to give more information to anyone interested. Just thought this would be a nice addition to have when you have a hand full of stuff and walking up to the truck and want to put in in the crago area.