Want to know part for my knowledge

[thumper222]

I have a 2009 F250 and I have asked everyone I know what the black piece is right under the tailgate on the right side if looking at truck from back. No one has a clue. It has fork in it, bolted on the body and is built pretty heavy. Any help so I would know would be appreciated.

[WD40]

Bump, Bump, we want to know.

Doug

[Bad Night]

Only usually comes on the trucks with a step . It is a safety catch . It is supposed to keep the gate from falling if the cables break .

[Stroke4Fun]

I took mine off so i could put on a led bar i was told it was for safety to prevent the gate from popping off in a accident dont know if that is true or not my buddys 08' harley dont have one.
Chris

[Bad Night]

Originally Posted by Stroke4Fun

I took mine off so i could put on a led bar i was told it was for safety to prevent the gate from popping off in a accident dont know if that is true or not my buddys 08' harley dont have one.
Chris

Does his have a step ?

[thumper222]

Thanks guys appreciate the information.