DeeZee Tailgate Assist issue

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Is there any reason why the Dee Zee tailgate assist can't be installed on the passenger side? I just got my 2016 1500 today and it looks like someone drilled out the hole where the nutsert goes on the driver's side. IMG_7961.jpg
 
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Someone moved this to 3rd gen, but this is a 4th gen..
 
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It isn't designed too and will not work on the other side.
 
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Did you buy the truck used? Weird that it's drilled out
 
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quietpeen said:
Did you buy the truck used? Weird that it's drilled out
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Yeah, It had a plastic plug in it that was superglued on, and when I pulled that out the final hole was huge.
 
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I would slather in a ton of JB weld and tape around it if you care about it looking pretty. Let it set, then drill the necessary size hole.
 
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Yes, there is NO difference in where you mount the shock. I believe the only reason it's on the drive side as there is no cut out for the tailgate to be removed. There is a little more slop on that side but will not hamper the performance. I had a friend that ordered 2 as he thought he needed two and installed both. They both work fine. Has had them in there for about 6 years now.
 
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07MegaCabRam said:
Yes, there is NO difference in where you mount the shock. I believe the only reason it's on the drive side as there is no cut out for the tailgate to be removed. There is a little more slop on that side but will not hamper the performance. I had a friend that ordered 2 as he thought he needed two and installed both. They both work fine. Has had them in there for about 6 years now.
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Ok I'll try this tomorrow and see if it fits
 
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It does not work only on passenger side. It pulls the tailgate out of the socket like you're trying to take it off.
 
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