EXGM Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) Man its been slow on here! I thought I would share some mods that I did a few weeks back... I added the Dee Zee tail gate assist... this is nice so the tailgate doesn't slam down! I also added the Jimmy Jammer tail gate protector... (another member someotherguy aka Richard recommended). I didn't realize how easy it is to remove the tail gate so at least this would slow them down a little. The kit comes with an allen head bolt. I may upgrade it to a theft proof fastener in the future but for time being used the bolt that came with it. I would recommend having a metric tap set handy. The bolt hole on my tailgate was a little jacked up. I ran a tap in and out and cleaned the threads up and the bolt went in like butter. I can sleep a little better knowing its not so easy to remove now. http://www.jimmijammer.com/Product,%20GK.htm Edited February 13, 2017 by EXGM (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BAD2K Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Pretty cool! It does suck seeing how slow this site is becoming. GM needs to bring back the SSS in the K2XX platform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Those are both good looking products. I had seen the gate assist before and thought it was a great idea. Does it work pretty good? Can you just let the gate go, or do you still need to help it drop? I'd never seen the gate protector before. Looks like another good idea. It is getting mighty slow around here. 1Bad is right we need to petition GM about bringing back the SS and saving our site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matslp488 Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Been wanting a gate protector like that one for some time... do you know where to get one?? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someotherguy Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 I knew Jimi Jammer made those little pieces that keep people from punching out your door lock, but was unaware of the tailgate protector until I bought 1fastbrick's silver birch SS for my wife. He installed it before bringing the truck to TX for me. I ordered a couple and so there's one on my ISS, too. When you consider the cost and pain of sourcing the pieces to make another SS tailgate, or especially an ISS tailgate, the cost of the protector is practically nothing. http://www.jimmijammer.com/ Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXGM Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Been wanting a gate protector like that one for some time... do you know where to get one?? Thanks! I ordered mine from the everything place Amazon! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matslp488 Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 I ordered mine from the everything place Amazon! Lol thanks!! Gotta order one for mine! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psualumni Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 That's the trouble about learning about new things. I see it. I like it. I want one. I buy it. I spend money. I work overtime and the vicious circle starts all over again. lol Sent from my STV100-1 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXGM Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) That's the trouble about learning about new things. I see it. I like it. I want one. I buy it. I spend money. I work overtime and the vicious circle starts all over again. lol Sent from my STV100-1 using Tapatalk Consider this as a money saving device. Help prevent a insurance deductible..... I hear you my wants exceede my bank account.... lol. Edited February 14, 2017 by EXGM (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXGM Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 I knew Jimi Jammer made those little pieces that keep people from punching out your door lock, but was unaware of the tailgate protector until I bought 1fastbrick's silver birch SS for my wife. He installed it before bringing the truck to TX for me. I ordered a couple and so there's one on my ISS, too. When you consider the cost and pain of sourcing the pieces to make another SS tailgate, or especially an ISS tailgate, the cost of the protector is practically nothing. http://www.jimmijammer.com/ Richard I was really nervous after seeing how many guys got their tailgate stolen. By the time you buy a new one and all the parts to make it an SS one plus paint, I bet your almost at $1000 bucks..... Pretty cool! It does suck seeing how slow this site is becoming. GM needs to bring back the SSS in the K2XX platform. Don't hold your breath..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldofashow Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 I got one of these as soon as I dropped off the Iss spoiler to get painted installed them both the same day it really is cheap insurance to prevent the Fingerprints Of Scum from walking off with the tailgate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXGM Posted February 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Those are both good looking products. I had seen the gate assist before and thought it was a great idea. Does it work pretty good? Can you just let the gate go, or do you still need to help it drop? I'd never seen the gate protector before. Looks like another good idea. It is getting mighty slow around here. 1Bad is right we need to petition GM about bringing back the SS and saving our site. Yep the gate assist works good it doesn't slam down. It's not as smooth as the new trucks are but it works dang good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Yep the gate assist works good it doesn't slam down. It's not as smooth as the new trucks are but it works dang good. Thanks for the comeback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distracted Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 I had done those very same mods when I first got the truck. Should have mentioned it. Sorry about that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggs Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Man bet those are nice to have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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