Can the Tailgate be Removed For Towing After Installation of Hopkins Tailgate Easy Lift # 74211

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Can I take my tail gate off to pull my fifth wheel trailer with the easy lift installed? 2006 Silverado

asked by: Roland C

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To install the Hopkins Tailgate Easy Lift, part # 74211 on your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado you will need to remove the tailgate to install the Easy Lift. The Easy Lift is a torsion bar that slides into a hole drilled into the truck bed on one side and into a hole drilled in the tailgate on the other side.

If you need to remove your tailgate to tow your fifth wheel trailer, you will need to slide the Easy Lift bar out of the tailgate and the truck bed. I am including a video link to the installation of the Hopkins Easy Link on a vehicle. It will show you how it is installed on your tailgate.

expert reply by: Jeff D

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Answer 1

The slight bulge that few have seen after installing Tailgate EasyLift part #74211 that you referenced is not a permanent dent. It's just pressure from the rod on the tailgate when its in the down position. If the #74211 was removed the bulge…

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Answer 2

I spoke with my contact at Hopkins and he informed me that the issues you described are very rare, and that anytime something like that has occurred they have replaced the damaged part. He said that all of the Hopkins Tailgate Assist, part #74211,…

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Answer 3

As shown in the attached video at about the 32 second mark, the template is used to show where to drill the hole in the truck tailgate post and then in the tailgate itself. You want to make sure you mark and drill the holes that are designed for your…

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Answer 4

In order to install the Step Wet Bolt part #34007-187-00 you'll want to take a small socket that sits on top of the bolt head while also clearing the zerk fitting. Then, you can take a hammer and hit the socket to seat the step bolt inside the…

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Answer 5

The DeeZee Tailgate Assist #DZ43203 fits 1997 and later model years of the Ford F-150 but not your 1996. However, Hopkins offers a tailgate lift assist product #74211 that does fit your 1996 Ford F-150's tailgate. The Hopkins system uses a…

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Answer 6

Yes, the EasyLift will work on almost all full size Ford pickups made from 1984 on, including duallys. However, it will not work on a Ford Super Crew Cab pickup.

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Answer 7

What prevents the installation holes of the Tailgate EasyLift #74211 from getting worn out over time is that there isn't really any friction in the holes when the tailgate is being opened and closed so the holes do not wear out or get larger. We…

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Answer 8

Great news! There is a tailgate assist available for the 1993 Chevy C1500. Hopkins Tailgate Lift Assist part #74211 is designed for the Chevy C1500 and allows you to easily lift and lower your tailgate. The Tailgate Assist is designed with a torsion…

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Answer 9

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 10

I do have an option for you but the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate part #VGD-10-4000 does not have a spot for the factory backup camera. Therefore you would either need to find a way to mount this yourself, go without, or…

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Answer 11

For the Edge CS2 Evolution Diesel Tuner you will need to enter the programming menu. You will turn on your vehicle without starting it. Then use the Menu button to open the main menu and scroll down with the arrow to the Programming on the screen.…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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