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38bill · 07-13-2019, 10:04 AM

I don't have springs on my chains but I can see how they would make lowering the tailgate easier. Without them I have to put pressure on the gate so the hook doesn't slide out as I hook the opposite side. Sometimes it take a couple of tries.

07-13-2019, 10:04 AM	#7
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,166	Re: 1940 ford pickup tailgate chain install I don't have springs on my chains but I can see how they would make lowering the tailgate easier. Without them I have to put pressure on the gate so the hook doesn't slide out as I hook the opposite side. Sometimes it take a couple of tries.