Droptail - Installation Overview

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Complete installation guide with pictures included with each kit

TOOLS REQUIRED
Drill motor & 1/4" bit
5mm allen bit
8 & 10mm wrench
screw driver & tape measure

1. Secure Control Module in any dry & clean location nearest actuator (like rear of cab or sealed bed). Connect the red and black harness leads to a fused constant (5A) battery source.

2. Accurately place tailgate bracket h= 6" (Ford 5 ½") up the drivers inside face of the closed tailgate, 1/8" clear from the bedside wall. Mark & drill (4) 1/4" holes. Hold u-screw by a nut & feed down 1 hole, then up another.

3. Feed blue and green harness leads into ½" loom provided. Run loom over to actuator and plug it in. Extend actuator rod out by pushing button #1. Verify by unscrewing rod counter clockwise by hand.

4. Open tailgate and pin actuator rod to gate bracket. Swing actuator up and align attached upper rail bracket flush with top of bed rail. Mark, then drill (3) 1/4" mounting holes.

5. Through bolt rail bracket, rail lip, and under rail braces. Adjust diagonal braces flush to bed wall and secure with self tapping screws.

6. Adjust latch rods outward at handle (under access panel or bezel), to the unlock position, so the gate will not lock when closed. Test & replace.

7. Optional automatic spoiler mode feature requires the white harness lead connection to vehicle speed sensor at PCM; and a tailgate pivot hinge clamp.

Push button #1 momentarily to open, and button #2 to close. Pushing any button stops movement, then beeps (2) times.

Brown & pink wires are for optional momentary contact SPDT switch.