Does it make it easier to lift the tailgate to close it?
1749329
It makes it easier to open the tailgate. The tailgate doesn't drop. This one does not lift it at all.
1749330
No it doesn't. It makes it lower very softly. You need the torsion bar - also sold by Amazon - to raise easy. I installed it in about 35 min and can lift the tailgate now with two fingers.
1740744
From the front meaning the cab, no. You can only open it from the tailgate end.
2219140
Not with it in the up position. Not hard to drop down to open trunk, just one level to pull.
728612
No - The forward portion is clamped from the inside with large C-Clamp like devices, hand tightened (no tools needed). The rear uses a lever-type clamp that is only accessible with the tailgate open. With the tailgate closed and locked, you cannot open the cover without cutting it.
724107
Yes and it is very easy to install. There is however nothing like a genuine part when it comes to performance! You have to treat it gently when using. This past week I have been using my tailgate A LOT. There were a few times that I was unable to open the gate at all and it took a lot of cajoling and patience to get it to work. For the price it is a quick fix but if you rely on opening and closing a lot, I would go for something more heavy duty. I will need to replace this again and probably soon. I will try a different one second time around.
668762
There are two very strong latches on the inside of the cover which can only be operated when the tailgate is open. It would be very difficult to pry it open with the tailgate closed and locked. That being said, it is still a soft cover which can be cut into, which wouldn't be easy due to the thickness and strength of the material used. I've had two of these covers on two different trucks and the current one I am using is a vast improvement on the last one I owned (which lasted 6+ years with no rips or cuts). The latching mechanism is much more robust and the covering material seems tougher. The installation was also fairly easy. Although not as secure as a hard-top cover, for a soft cover these are quite secure. (I also think these look the best). Hope this helps. If you have any more questions I'll be happy to help.
311755
It doesn't officially lock unless your tailgate is lockable. If thats the case then its pretty much secure. The only way to open the bakflip is from the underside, when the tailgate is open
1123661
Each fold locks as you close it. Each fold opens by a pull cable from under the cover. You have to open tailgate for access. If your tailgate does not lock then your bed is not secure. There is no keyed lock on cover.
704250
No, there is no lock on the cover, but if your tailgate locks it would work. You can't open the cover without lowering the tailgate. However it is a softcover so it could always be cut open with a knife.
1338150
No. You can drop the tailgate and keep the tonneau down, but you loose any security. The locking tailgate is what provides the security, the tonneau has no lock on it per se.
1631516
Yes - the latches are in the bed. With the tailgate closed and locked, you cannot open the latches.But the cover is pretty lightweight, so you could forcibly move / break it to access the bed.
2139775
I don't know if it'll help keep tailgate on so I cannot be stolen but I've never had the tailgate come off its hinges on my truck the hope that helps
2188364
It is not a tailgate. It is an attachment to mount to both sides of your trailer (with springs inside) to attach to your tailgate with cables which make it real easy to lift the tailgate. We love ours.
2085402
That might work, but you would have an uneven distribution of torque. The problem isn't that it rises too fast, but more that it is more difficult to close once open. Ours were a lot more worn out than we thought, so putting the new ones on was a real eye opener as to just how bad they were. Our van doesn't have any power to the tailgate, so it is manual for opening and closing.
1605339
I have a 2004 Dodge 2500 pickup and I have to shut the tail gate to use it. It works ok but it has a few design flaws but I work around them. I mainly use it to load my 5th wheel hitch in to the bed of my truck and that works good. Overall it meets the needs I bought it for.
1450474
You might get lucky and the freight truck has a tailgate lift. I was not so lucky, but the driver was willing to help me carry it to the garage. It's best if you can have a buddy there for the delivery.
69087
I can open my tailgate with no issues at all. Be sure you review the Anderson website and determine the proper drop / model.