TFucili
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I assume it is trim level dependent. It's not a selectable option AFAIK.Does every 19 have the dampener or is it an option?
I assume it is trim level dependent. It's not a selectable option AFAIK.Does every 19 have the dampener or is it an option?
I have not detected any, and having had an '02 Volvo V70(my wife's)that had a serious case of dead pedal, believe me I am tuned in to that. Nothing like trying to merge onto a freeway, and the engine room has gone on break. I only have about 1800 miles, at this point.I am curious as to whether you have any throttle lag, dead pedal as it is sometimes called in your 2019.
I have not detected any, and having had an '02 Volvo V70(my wife's)that had a serious case of dead pedal, believe me I am tuned in to that. Nothing like trying to merge onto a freeway, and the engine room has gone on break. I only have about 1800 miles, at this point.
... and the right cable is much shorter than the left, so it takes all the load if you place weight on the gate.
SM said they compared the original cables, and they were same length. They replaced both cables, and it is identical, right side taut and left side slack. I was told on another forum that this was common on the 2019 1500s, as well. Common enough that FCA apparently issued a bulletin saying it is "normal". It's clearly a build issue, but not a battle worth fighting. I'll live with it.There is a TSB of some sort out for the 2019 that appears to apply to the 2018's as well. Swap the tailgate cables from side to side. Did they do this on yours or put new cables on like you mentioned were ordered? Swapping sides fixed one "slacker" cable my 2018 3500.
SM said they compared the original cables, and they were same length. They replaced both cables, and it is identical, right side taut and left side slack. I was told on another forum that this was common on the 2019 1500s, as well. Common enough that FCA apparently issued a bulletin saying it is "normal". It's clearly a build issue, but not a battle worth fighting. I'll live with it.
i would have paid to see that! lol chunky? your being too polite. driving by the university of colorado daily - the college kids are getting enormous. its pretty sad. cheers comrade!You know, this thread wouldn't be complete without a politically incorrect and funny story regarding tailgate supports. In 1996, my wife and I were at the beach in TX when a full size Chevy Blazer backed in next to us. A couple US sailors with their two chunky wives set up. The young ladies weighed approx. 250 to 300 lbs each and wore cute little bikinis. Both gals were sitting on the tailgate when all of a sudden, both support broke dumping them onto the sand. I guess they just GROSSLY (understatement) exceeded the weight rating.
Anyhoo, that story came to mind talking about tailgates and supports.
Cheers, Ron
Yes, if I sit toward that end the gate gives enough to tension that cable. But not like Wiredawg's example aboveDo they both carry the load when you sit on the tailgate? Mine do now after swapping them, however, one is slack until it has a load on the tailgate.
Part of the story I left out I was just taking a gulp of beer when i saw this carnival show. O snorted beer laughing. The goals brushed off all the sand and decided to just sit on the sand.i would have paid to see that! lol chunky? your being too polite. driving by the university of colorado daily - the college kids are getting enormous. its pretty sad. cheers comrade!
It was ALMOST concealed in rolls of fat.I didn't know they made a bikini that large. Did it say Barnum and Baily anywhere ?. Glad I do not eat breakfast as the vision of that getup would definately upset a stomach.