How To: Install EZDOWN Tailgate Damper mod

Supermodulation · Mar 23, 2009

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Project Name
How-to Install EZDOWN Tailgate Damper mod

Project Description
Custom fitting EZDOWN Tailgate Damper.

Skill Level
Moderate

Project Vehicle
Make: GMC
Model: Canyon
Year: 2006
Engine: 3.5L
Power windows: Yes
Sun Roof: No

Tools Needed
5/16" drill bit and drill
13mm Socket
3/8" Socket
Wrenches
Project Time
1 hour or less

Project Cost
EZDOWN Tailgate Damper Chevy Silverado / GMC Sierra 1999 ~ 2006, part # 4432XJ. Cost $64.00

Custom made lower tailgate bracket, material $10.00, labor $35.00.

Installation

Step 1. Remove driver side tail light. Check hardware list, pre-assemble and mach up upper shock mount location.

Step 2. Drill a 5/16" hole approx. 9 1/4" from bottom of cargo bed.

Step 3. Install upper shock mount.

Step 4. Install lower shock tailgate bracket.

Step 5. Install Shock. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

Finished:

Nimz · Mar 23, 2009

Re: How-to Install EZDOWN Tailgate Damper mod

I've seen this on countless Tundras when my granddad was looking. Very swift looking mod! Might get with you later on this one. :yup:

Flatman · Mar 23, 2009

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nice!

ffgoldsberry · Mar 23, 2009

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nice. deff. on my list of things to do

1BADI5 · Mar 23, 2009

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Nice write up as always James!

rsquires67 · Mar 23, 2009

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Sweet! You will have to show this off on Saturday!

Supermodulation · Mar 23, 2009

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rsquires67 said:
Sweet! You will have to show this off on Saturday!

Thanks guys for the kind words. This is an old mod, about six months old (rev 1.0).
The problem with this mod is it takes away cargo space, example 4ft. wide plywood or sheetrock, otherwise this is a must have mod.

parkerb · Mar 23, 2009

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Nice, that would work perfect with my tailgate poppers

blurred · Mar 23, 2009

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James, you offer the tailgate brackets right? If so, I'll be hitting you up in a bit for some, whenever I get around to ordering the damn E-Z Down haha.

Supermodulation · Mar 23, 2009

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blurred said:
James, you offer the tailgate brackets right? If so, I'll be hitting you up in a bit for some, whenever I get around to ordering the damn E-Z Down haha.

I'm not offering the bracket yet. I think we need another revision for this mod and have Ron make the lower bracket for us.

tazman2007 · Mar 25, 2009

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I cannot believe that EZDOWN does not make one for the colorado/canyon....
When you start the bracket sales let me know, and as always, great write up!

Supermodulation · Mar 25, 2009

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tazman2007 said:
I cannot believe that EZDOWN does not make one for the colorado/canyon....
When you start the bracket sales let me know, and as always, great write up!

Thanks Kevin!:high5:

PUNISHER said:
Come on James, you actually have to unlock it. I expected a remotely controled tailgate from you!

J/K its pimp as hell

Who leaked that information? :ugh: I actually do have a remote locking tailgate.
That will be in next months MTS How-to!

Glad you guys like it:cheers:

PUNISHER · Mar 25, 2009

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Come on James, you actually have to unlock it. I expected a remotely controled tailgate from you!

J/K its pimp as hell

djzub · Jun 19, 2009

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great write up this will work perfect with the full size spare i want to mount on the tailgate

rshadd · Jun 2, 2010

How 'bout a template for the bracket?

1BADI5 · Jun 2, 2010

Good idea!

burn · Jun 3, 2010

DAMN! How did I mis this. very cool mod!

rshadd · Jun 3, 2010

Ordered one yesterday. I've been so envious of this ezdown mod ever since I've tried it on James truck.

Here's the link where you can purchase the kit.

blueradoxtreme · Jun 22, 2010

That is a cool mod and nice write up

rshadd · Jun 22, 2010

Here's what's in the kit..

Picking up my custom bracket from the powdercoater in the morning....

coreyd · Jun 22, 2010

thats a bad asslittle mod very nice

rshadd · Jul 2, 2010

I picked up my ez-down backets from the powdercoater this morning.

I think they came out pretty nice.

I had one done in black for James, as a "thank you" for letting be borrow his rusty ass bracket to use as a guide.

The color matches perfectly.

I give this mod two thumbs up.
:thumbup: :thumbup:

LowRadoNLa · Jul 2, 2010

very sexy james....good write up!

edvocho · Jul 2, 2010

PIMP madness there!

Supermodulation · Jul 10, 2010

Thanks Rich for the improved version:

Raidrz · Aug 9, 2010

I guess it doesn't matter which way the cylinder is mounted on the bed bracket since you both have it different?

Supermodulation · Aug 9, 2010

No it doesn't. I did it this way for the best alignment and clearance.:thumbup:

1BADI5 · Aug 9, 2010

I think Rich needs to have these kits made up and be a vendor!

rshadd · Aug 9, 2010

If I could make the brackets myself, I would. If the interest is there, I'll talk to the guy that made them for me. If ten or so are interested it might happen. no promises though. IF it were to happen, they'd sell for $40 including s/h. I probally have them all powdercoated black.

1BADI5
CUZICAN
scochatm
JakeF150

1BADI5 · Aug 9, 2010

rshadd said:
If I could make the brackets myself, I would. If the interest is there, I'll talk to the guy that made them for me. If ten or so are interested it might happen. no promises though. IF it were to happen, they'd sell for $40 including s/h. I probally have them all powdercoated black.

Shit I'd be down!

If you sell them raw w/o the PC I think it would make its easier on you and the member can paint it/coat it how they please :shrug:

Still a deal either way!

Maybe a feeler thread?

CUZICAN · Aug 9, 2010

Well if it happens, I want in on it.

How To: Install EZDOWN Tailgate Damper mod

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