Tailgate assist, if you use 2, your tailgate will come out! help!

RamGirl76 · Oct 23, 2017

hey guys..... of course I didn't follow the directions, I put 2 of those bad ass tailgate assists on my truck as it goes down so nice and slow now and pops up just when you barely push on it. One by itself just groaned and made noise--- my goodness this is getting ****** isn't it! Ok, back to the topic... how do I stop it (the tailgate) from popping out going up and down hahaha

thank you! :roflsquared:

and don't say just use one at a time- it's two at a time for me! oh sheesh already! maybe a wire tie?

demort71 · Oct 23, 2017

Tailgate assists? Wow am I ever behind the times! It's been awhile since I scoped out a new Ram. The last new Ram that I bought was a red '05 QC SLT that I traded in 2010 on a Charger R/T. After selling my Citroen Yella 71 Challenger R/T sunroof car a couple of weeks ago, I soon stumbled on my next yellow Mopar. I bought a 2004 Rumble Bee last week. I also own a 78 Lil Red Express that I am restoring. The Bee is going to look so cool towing the Lil Red to regional shows. This is my first post on the Ram forum. My trucks of course don't have a tailgate assist, but it sounds like a good option to have! LOL

stimpy433 · Oct 23, 2017

Tailgate lock to keep it from falling out: https://www.etrailer.com/Vehicle-Lo...MIkaTHhpqI1wIV0Jd-Ch3EKAsVEAQYDiABEgLuG_D_BwE

SYKRAMMAN · Oct 23, 2017

RamGirl76 said:
hey guys..... of course I didn't follow the directions, I put 2 of those bad ass tailgate assists on my truck as it goes down so nice and slow now and pops up just when you barely push on it. One by itself just groaned and made noise--- my goodness this is getting ****** isn't it! Ok, back to the topic... how do I stop it from popping out going up and down hahahah- the tailgate that is!

thank you!

and don't say just use one at a time- it's two at a time for me! oh sheesh already! maybe a wire tie?

Are they pressure adjustable? If so then lower the pressure on the right side where it pops out, maybe, idk.

Old Fart · Oct 23, 2017

If it's the Deezee brand, they are not adjustable. They are made for a single install. For 2, you have to figure out how to make the removal hinge "non-removable".

RamGirl76 · Oct 23, 2017

Correct Old Fart- non adjustable, Deezee brand, how do i make the tailgate non-removable, that is the question.

Glad you joined us Demort!

Stimpy saves the day! well done sir... I was thinking of a hose clamp myself, but there i go being ghetto again. Thank you very much, this has to be the fastest DIY problem solved ever!

Hi, Syk- good to see you again. These are just tiny little shocks... but with enough pressure to suspend the gate at that sweet spot long enough for it to want to pop out when going down. Normally you pass that spot in the blink of a second without the assist. I would suggest anyone who like the idea, get them, its so nice to not have your tailgate slam open when your hands are full. and then you don't have the full weight lifting it. Now check this out... am i getting too crazy with this monster? would you put this in? i know it's old school, wonder why it didn't catch on?

Droptail videos in action (droptail.com)

Ratket · Oct 23, 2017

You can put a hose clamp around the delatching side of the tail gate to keep it from coming off- also makes for a good tail gate theft deturant.-

RamGirl76 · Oct 24, 2017

Rat, however did you think of that? lol

GoatRider · Oct 24, 2017

Probably a graduate of Jerry Rigg University

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Pa.hemi.ram · Oct 24, 2017

It tells you in the instructions drivers side only. No need for two, mine is smooth as can be and work flawlessly. I use my tail gate few times a Day also. Take the passenger side one off!

SYKRAMMAN · Oct 24, 2017

RamGirl76 said:
Correct Old Fart- non adjustable, Deezee brand, how do i make the tailgate non-removable, that is the question.

Glad you joined us Demort!

Stimpy saves the day! well done sir... I was thinking of a hose clamp myself, but there i go being ghetto again. Thank you very much, this has to be the fastest DIY problem solved ever!

Hi, Syk- good to see you again. These are just tiny little shocks... but with enough pressure to suspend the gate at that sweet spot long enough for it to want to pop out when going down. Normally you pass that spot in the blink of a second without the assist. I would suggest anyone who like the idea, get them, its so nice to not have your tailgate slam open when your hands are full. and then you don't have the full weight lifting it. Now check this out... am i getting too crazy with this monster? would you put this in? i know it's old school, wonder why it didn't catch on?

Droptail videos in action (droptail.com)

That's a little too lazy even for me,lol

Addicted2fishing · Oct 24, 2017

My tailgate has just one on the driver side and it’s been great. Not sure why you need two ? And I’m really confused as to how it wouldn’t work though. Don’t both sides have the same holes ? Remove cable. Install top part. Put that nut thing in the hole and do the Allen key thingy.

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stimpy433 · Oct 24, 2017

Addicted2fishing said:
My tailgate has just one on the driver side and it’s been great. Not sure why you need two ? And I’m really confused as to how it wouldn’t work though. Don’t both sides have the same holes ? Remove cable. Install top part. Put that nut thing in the hole and do the Allen key thingy.

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It doesn't work because the passenger side pivot hinge is the one with the cutout in it that you use to to remove the tailgate. The shock pushes the tailgate out of the socket every time you raise/lower it.

huntergreen · Oct 24, 2017

I am guessing that is why it says to install1 on the driver's side.

Neumie · Oct 24, 2017

Hose clamp over the cut-out might be a simple fix?

15bigblue · Oct 24, 2017

would the hose clamp be too wide to fit in the space by the hinge? its been a while since i have looked at the hinges on my tailgate.

RamGirl76 · Oct 26, 2017

OMG people- this isn't a question as to do you like or even need 1 or 2. and if you read, its already done- i have 2, and i have that tailgate lock from Amazon - paid 21.00. that is the total solution. I said in the first post, i put 2 on, so why anyone is talking about why it would not work, really?

the single shock makes too much noise when lowering and it will fail faster than using 2 shocks as the gate is heavy. You can put 2 on just fine, the holes are there. I got my answer, you guys are great! I didn't mean this to turn into a whole thing about why or who or whatever- sheesh you guys!

a hose clamp works as well, that was my ghetto suggestion- but it looks crappy. You can use a wire tie as well, but also looks crappy.

I just wanted a fix to a DIY and we got an excellent solution. Its as close to automatic as you can get, and i also posted a link to the drop gate people who make an automatic solution if anyone is interested.

RamGirl76 · Oct 26, 2017

GoatRider said:
Probably a graduate of Jerry Rigg University

I was just busting his chops since i just posted hose clamp- no big deal

Old Fart · Oct 26, 2017

Glad you got it fixed!

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