Is a power liftgate possible on a GMT800 SUV?

[Texas Jim]

I know what yer talkin about Jim. It was mainly on mid 90's cars. You would close the trunk, then it would latch but still be "open" about an inch or 2. Then a motor would lower the trunk lid the rest of the way down. They came on some of the higher end olds and buicks too, like the 98 and Park Avenue. I tried to convert one into my cutlass I had. It seemed too much of a pain since the pulldown part was mounted into the catch and the floor of the trunk. I dont think that would work in my burban, everything would have to be built into the latch since there is no room on the floor to mount a new catch.

I like the idea of a power liftgate.

Isn't your latch...the part on the liftgate itself...right at the very bottom?

If it is...it may be possible to mount the power pulldown thingy..."UNDER" your floor and only the end of it would be sticking out to catch your latch and pull it tightly closed.

I would need to look at it and get some ideas.
If you don't already have it done by the meet on the 24th...I would be glad to look at it.

I have done some pretty good redneck engineering in my day.

 

[Cowboy Cadillac]

Def: Redneck engineering. Project put together with use of duct tape and baling wire.

We rednecks can find ways to build anything out of nothing, or fabricate something out of a pile of parts.

Once you figure it out scott make sure you do a build thread!

 

[ScottyBoy]

Well its not anywhere near the top of the list on my priorities, but it would be nice to have. So I'm still in the R&D stage, and will be for a while. Higher on my list are exhaust, a tune, and wheels. If I can make it to the meet, we'll talk about it a bit then Jim, if you come up with any ideas.

 

[Cashezo]

I have the power lift-gate option on the Escalade. It's a nice feature, but I could live without it.

Why do you need a power lift-gate?

 

[daddy]

I think it's just one of those "I wonder if I could do it?" things.

Scotty likes messing with the electrical systems and I think he's just thinking about this one just to see if he can.

 

[ScottyBoy]

I think it's just one of those "I wonder if I could do it?" things.

Scotty likes messing with the electrical systems and I think he's just thinking about this one just to see if he can.

That pretty much sums it up.

It would be a cool option to have, but nothing I couldn't live without.

 

[drperry]

I miss the old power window/tailgate feature...

That being said... This is something I'd like for my Blazer... I could crack the back window an inch or two for improved cabin airflow when cruising!

 

[Draenor]

Did the GMT800 Caddy's have that option?

 

[ScottyBoy]

Did the GMT800 Caddy's have that option?

Not that I know of.