Multi-position tailgate support apparatus and method

Details Multi-position tailgate support apparatus and method Multi-position tailgate support apparatus and method

2009-12-14

2011-12-13

Dayoan, Glenn (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

End gates

C296S106000, C016S082000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08075038

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for adjusting the location of suspension for a tailgate is disclosed. The method may include selecting a vehicle comprising a first side, a second side, a tailgate, and at least one tailgate support. The tailgate may be connected to pivot with respect to the first and second sides through a range of motion. The at least one tailgate support may have a first end connected to the first side, a second end connected to tailgate, and an adjustor positioned between the first and second ends. The method may further include actuating or manipulating the adjustor to change the length under tension of at least one tailgate support. By changing this length, the location of suspension for the tailgate may be adjusted.

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