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Originally Posted by dsraven
if tilting the bed install the hinge points as far back and as low down as possible. that way the bed gets out of the way better and won't hit the back of the cab when tilting.
commercial truck power tailgate motor units would work well if motorizing and using hydraulics. prolly find a good used unit around for cheap at a truck wrecker. 12 volt as well.
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I was going to use an electric scissor jack, under $100 and lifts a foot, installed about one third from the hinge would lift 3 feet, more than enough to get a tire changed. slather the screw with grease, put a deflector in front of it, and wire it in.
but it worked fine with man power too. unscrew a pair of pins and lift.