Dee Zee tailgate assist

I was looking on amazon and the discription says only one gas strut on the drivers side is required ?

I guess I just assumed there would be two ...

I welcome any comments , to include any issues with this product .

Thanks for a response and sorry if this has been covered .

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Finally got around to installing my Dee Zee tailgate assist .
Purchased from a vendor here Car.i.d.

Simple install : opened , inventoried , read the Great instructions completely & install took 15 mins , post inventory & reading instructions.


















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I would normally include some narrative as far as installation insight , but the instructions with the kit pretty much says it all ; however, ....

Two things I'd add to the instructions :

1) apply anti-sieize or grease to the threads of the nut sert install tool ( last 1.5 turns got pretty tight) I went 9 1/2 full turns .
Clean out grease from the previously installed nutsert with contact cleaner prior to installing the ball stud with thread locker .

2) apply a bit of grease to the ball studs prior to installation of the strut to prevent future corrosion and squweeks .

That's it ! Very simple install .

Yup just 1

I installed one on my truck. You are correct there is only one strut in the kit and that is all that is needed. I am happy with mine. It works great and was easy to install.

Yup...just one and it does a fine job. I had mine on for almost 2 yrs now.

my 07 Tundra came with one from the factory. After that got totaled and I bought my 1500, I was happy Dee Zee made an add on. it worked/works great and easy to install. over a year of constant use, no problems

the nutsert on my 2500 stripped and loosened after 3 months. No problem, Dee Zee customer service sent me an entire nutsert kit for free and now back in service. I can't see any major down sides to installing it. Best bang for your buck in my opinion.

When you go to install the plug on the bed side may or may not have an issue getting it to seat. It specifies like 3/4" on the threads but both I have installed took more. To get it to seat tightly. Just remember it's working like a wall anchor in drywall. So just get it to snug up. Start with instructed length but don't be surprised if you need more. My experience atleast.

Best and easiest mod for sure.....it is a great product.

If you look at reviews, the only complain you will get is the install of the Nutsert. To save this from being an hour install, I would use the lock tight when adding the bolt to the nutsert, making sure you have 3/4 inch from top of washer like instructions tell you. Allot of people had issue with it turning as they were tightening, this resolved that for me. First install 45 minutes, broken nutsert. Second install 10 minutes after following trick with lock tight glue. Really is a great cheap mod and I think it can also be handy for small kids who do decide to open tail gate when climbing , like mine do and it falls by accident. Good Luck!!!

Slainte06 said:

If you look at reviews, the only complain you will get is the install of the Nutsert. To save this from being an hour install, I would use the lock tight when adding the bolt to the nutsert, making sure you have 3/4 inch from top of washer like instructions tell you. Allot of people had issue with it turning as they were tightening, this resolved that for me. First install 45 minutes, broken nutsert. Second install 10 minutes after following trick with lock tight glue. Really is a great cheap mod and I think it can also be handy for small kids who do decide to open tail gate when climbing , like mine do and it falls by accident. Good Luck!!!

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can also use masking tape/painters tape under the nutsert to provide grip.. worked first time for me after doing that... i spent like 3 days on and off messing around with the spinning nut.

I put one on a few months ago. I'm glad I did. It was very easy to install and I had no problem with the nutsert. It came with a lil "tool" to install the nutsert which worked fine for me. I told/showed by boss at work about it and he ordered one which he asked me to install for him, again no problems with the install. Since these tailgates are so damn heavy I'm glad I put it on

Me and my dad did mine on Tuesday. Super easy to install. The instructions were spot on. It took us about 15 minutes total. I love it. The bed lowers really smooth and easy now.

does anyone have a noisy / grindy kind of sounding shock?

We've got one on my wife's 2500 and mostly we're pretty happy with it.


The only complaints I have is some corrosion on the part of the strut that clips on the ball mount on either end so I might suggest shooting those parts with a quality primer and paint. The other thing I wasn't happy with was the plastic piece that is supposed to prevent the cable from binding was rubbing the paint off the tailgate. I ended up removing the plastic piece and not more issue.

MaxSteelRam said:

does anyone have a noisy / grindy kind of sounding shock?

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mine did that when my nutsert on my 2500 started loosening. As soon as I installed a new one, the funny sound disappeared. I'm assuming inconsistent tension as it extends as the nutsert wiggled??? I don't know, just guessing, either way, make sure both ends are secure and go from there.

Slainte06 said:

If you look at reviews, the only complain you will get is the install of the Nutsert. To save this from being an hour install, I would use the lock tight when adding the bolt to the nutsert, making sure you have 3/4 inch from top of washer like instructions tell you. Allot of people had issue with it turning as they were tightening, this resolved that for me. First install 45 minutes, broken nutsert. Second install 10 minutes after following trick with lock tight glue. Really is a great cheap mod and I think it can also be handy for small kids who do decide to open tail gate when climbing , like mine do and it falls by accident. Good Luck!!!

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Great info ! Thank you Sir !

BlackWidow said:

We've got one on my wife's 2500 and mostly we're pretty happy with it.


The only complaints I have is some corrosion on the part of the strut that clips on the ball mount on either end so I might suggest shooting those parts with a quality primer and paint. The other thing I wasn't happy with was the plastic piece that is supposed to prevent the cable from binding was rubbing the paint off the tailgate. I ended up removing the plastic piece and not more issue.

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I've heard of people removing this piece before. Thanks for the info!

Quit thinking about it and order one already.

BlackWidow said:

The only complaints I have is some corrosion on the part of the strut that clips on the ball mount on either end so I might suggest shooting those parts with a quality primer and paint. The other thing I wasn't happy with was the plastic piece that is supposed to prevent the cable from binding was rubbing the paint off the tailgate. I ended up removing the plastic piece and not more issue.

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Yup, I think everyone that has one has these issues. As for the corrosion, I use a little bit of fluid film and that has gotten me through to Buffalo, NY winters....not corrosion at all. For that plastic piece you mention, I used some clear armor tape that I got from Pep Boys and has continued to work great by protecting my tailgate.

reek said:

mine did that when my nutsert on my 2500 started loosening. As soon as I installed a new one, the funny sound disappeared. I'm assuming inconsistent tension as it extends as the nutsert wiggled??? I don't know, just guessing, either way, make sure both ends are secure and go from there.

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brand new install, everything tight.. did it from the very first tailgate drop

sbarron said:

Quit thinking about it and order one already.

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I Agree with this!^^^^^
Order one @R.L.K. you will be glad you did. 2nd truck I have had it on and first thing I ordered when I got current ram.