Tail Gate Assist

Glefevre87 · Oct 26, 2017

Just bought mine should be in tomorrow. Cant wait to install it.

IMRAM · Dec 27, 2017

I know this is the older thread, but it only shows fitments up to 2010, will this fit a 2017?

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BWL · Dec 27, 2017

IMRAM said:
I know this is the older thread, but it only shows fitments up to 2010, will this fit a 2017?

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It does. I recently did my 2017 limited and my neighbors 2017 sport. The 2nd one installed faster after I figured out how the nut setting tool in the kit worked. 2011 and up could be different part number though.

IMRAM · Dec 27, 2017

BWL said:
It does. I recently did my 2017 limited and my neighbors 2017 sport. The 2nd one installed faster after I figured out how the nut setting tool in the kit worked. 2011 and up could be different part number though.

That was my question, if this part number would fit a 2017? That link only goes up to 2010. What part number do you have for the 2017 you installed on? Also could you expand on the nut setting issue you were talking about? Thank you for the help.

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BWL · Dec 27, 2017

IMRAM said:
That was my question, if this part number would fit a 2017? That link only goes up to 2010. What part number do you have for the 2017 you installed on? Also could you expand on the nut setting issue you were talking about? Thank you for the help.

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DZ43301 so yes the one on the link works. There's instructions on the nut setter in the enclosed directions. It's a tool that sets an anchor into the tailgate to thread the ball into. I hadn't used one before so I had to read the directions. Second truck had it installed in about 10 minutes, but I already had the tools out. Goes into an existing hole so there's no drilling in case that concerned you.

IMRAM · Dec 27, 2017

BWL said:
DZ43301 so yes the one on the link works. There's instructions on the nut setter in the enclosed directions. It's a tool that sets an anchor into the tailgate to thread the ball into. I hadn't used one before so I had to read the directions. Second truck had it installed in about 10 minutes, but I already had the tools out. Goes into an existing hole so there's no drilling in case that concerned you.

Thank you for the clarification. Very helpful

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Razzman · Dec 28, 2017

Just ordered one myself, $23 and change with free shipping. What a deal!

sportcoupe · Dec 28, 2017

The existing hole isn't round. The insert that comes with the assist is hard to install in a non-round hole and loosens up over time.

I got my assist second hand with no insert or stud. I choose to drill a new hole for my rivnut just below the existing oblong hole. Bought a stud at hardware store. Works great. This is on a 2017.

BWL · Dec 28, 2017

sportcoupe said:
The existing hole isn't round. The insert that comes with the assist is hard to install in a non-round hole and loosens up over time.

I got my assist second hand with no insert or stud. I choose to drill a new hole for my rivnut just below the existing oblong hole. Bought a stud at hardware store. Works great. This is on a 2017.

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I wonder as long as you keep the setting tool if you can tighten it up if it gets loose.

IMRAM · Dec 28, 2017

sportcoupe said:
The existing hole isn't round. The insert that comes with the assist is hard to install in a non-round hole and loosens up over time.

I got my assist second hand with no insert or stud. I choose to drill a new hole for my rivnut just below the existing oblong hole. Bought a stud at hardware store. Works great. This is on a 2017.

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What size stud did you buy and what size of drillbit? I just ordered this from Amazon, I may just do what you did to avoid future problems.

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BWL · Dec 28, 2017

IMRAM said:
What size stud did you buy and what size of drillbit? I just ordered this from Amazon, I may just do what you did to avoid future problems.

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I would just install the one that comes with it and go the other way if it's a problem in the future. Doesn't seem like it's a really common problem. The directions on tightening the anchor are pretty specific. It may be because not tightening enough or overtightening can cause problems.

sportcoupe · Dec 28, 2017

IMRAM said:
What size stud did you buy and what size of drillbit? I just ordered this from Amazon, I may just do what you did to avoid future problems.

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You need a 10mm ball stud with threads of your rivnut. I used 5/16-18.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/10MM-Ball-...ash=item1a3998d68b:g:hI4AAOSw~l1Z6jAv&vxp=mtr

The assist doesn't come with a ribbed rivnut, it comes with a jacknut. Mine didn't have a jacknut so hardware store trip was required.

For my 5/16-18 rivnut I used a 0.530" drill bit. You should use the drill size for the type rivnut you use.

http://www.rivetnuts.com/

Razzman · Dec 30, 2017

Installed mine today and it was a piece of cake, took all of 15 minutes. Works well and no more slamming tailgate.

Skubasteve! · Dec 30, 2017

You guys must noy have real winters where you live.. I agree that its one of THE best mods, especially for the money. HOWEVER, it definitely slows down quite a bit in our WI winters. It can be a little annoying when your in a hurry. Still a fantastic mod besides the month of near/sub zero temps.

IMRAM · Dec 31, 2017

I just installed mine last night, and the temperature was below freezing(~15F) it definitely opens slow.

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BWL · Dec 31, 2017

Skubasteve! said:
You guys must noy have real winters where you live.. I agree that its one of THE best mods, especially for the money. HOWEVER, it definitely slows down quite a bit in our WI winters. It can be a little annoying when your in a hurry. Still a fantastic mod besides the month of near/sub zero temps.

sounds like I may have to pop mine off when it gets too cold. Easy enough

IMRAM · Dec 31, 2017

BWL said:
sounds like I may have to pop mine off when it gets too cold. Easy enough

Unless there’s a chance of damaging the assist mechanism I will not remove mine. It might be slow, we are talking a difference of one or two seconds from normal operation..... hopefully I won’t be pressed for one or two seconds.

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