Can the Tailgate be Removed For Towing After Installation of Hopkins Tailgate Easy Lift # 74211

Updated 05/09/2011 | Published 05/07/2011

Question:

Can I take my tail gate off to pull my fifth wheel trailer with the easy lift installed? 2006 Silverado

asked by: Roland C

Expert Reply:

To install the Hopkins Tailgate Easy Lift, part # 74211 on your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado you will need to remove the tailgate to install the Easy Lift. The Easy Lift is a torsion bar that slides into a hole drilled into the truck bed on one side and into a hole drilled in the tailgate on the other side.

If you need to remove your tailgate to tow your fifth wheel trailer, you will need to slide the Easy Lift bar out of the tailgate and the truck bed. I am including a video link to the installation of the Hopkins Easy Link on a vehicle. It will show you how it is installed on your tailgate.

expert reply by: Jeff D