2018 OEM tailgate assist

[oldroy61]

Lol
What a b##&& !

 

[Socalramfan]

Lol
What a b##&& !

Either that, or the Woke Mafia already grabbed it.

 

[Toddz]

I got mine today, but I noticed there is no loctite and none mentioned in the instructions. Did Deezee stop using loctite for a reason that you guys know of?

 

[Fediej]

I got mine today, but I noticed there is no loctite and none mentioned in the instructions. Did Deezee stop using loctite for a reason that you guys know of?

The loctite on the newer struts is already applied to the threads. No need to mess with the little bottle anymore.

 

[Toddz]

The loctite on the newer struts is already applied to the threads. No need to mess with the little bottle anymore.

I just saw that this morning. It was a quick easy install, and with the plates I think it eliminated any prior issues. Thanks

 

[oldroy61]

I bought another from Amazon received it today, one empty envelope,
I think its a SIGN!!!

 

[Socalramfan]

I bought another from Amazon received it today, one empty envelope,
I think its a SIGN!!!

Time to go to you local parts store…. Or buy direct from DeeZee.

Pepboys does sell then

 

[oldroy61]

Already paid for this one, Amazon said its on the way.
But no tracking number, Scary

 

[Seth Richards]

I put the deezee tailgate assist on my truck a couple years ago and it was great. But a couple days ago I opened the tailgate and it slammed down to my surprise. The bolt holding the shock to the tailgate bent enough for the shock to come off. So now I have to try to remove the bent bolt and figure out how to find a replacement.

 

[18CrewDually]

I put the deezee tailgate assist on my truck a couple years ago and it was great. But a couple days ago I opened the tailgate and it slammed down to my surprise. The bolt holding the shock to the tailgate bent enough for the shock to come off. So now I have to try to remove the bent bolt and figure out how to find a replacement.

That's strange because you'd think the stock cables would stop the tailgate before the shock ran out of stroke.

 

[Seth Richards]

I think so too. Im not sure how the bolt got bent though. Maybe my cables are a smidge too long. I really dont know what happened.

 

[Ramagain]

That fact that my gen4 tailgate feels like it's half the mass of my gen 1, 2, or 3 tailgates is like having a spring on the thing. Hell, it might be lighter than my Gen1 and 2 Dakota tailgates too.
I bought the piston assist for my Gen4 18 months ago. Did the interior mods and never got around to installing it. Now I can't remember where I placed it.

 

[Fediej]

I put the deezee tailgate assist on my truck a couple years ago and it was great. But a couple days ago I opened the tailgate and it slammed down to my surprise. The bolt holding the shock to the tailgate bent enough for the shock to come off. So now I have to try to remove the bent bolt and figure out how to find a replacement.

Contact DeeZee. Others report that they have excellent customer service and warranty.

 

[Kgbship]

Does anyone know if there is OEM tailgate assist for 2013 -2018?
I was really impressed by the '21 assist hoping there's one like it
for the '13-'18 trucks. thanks

I installed an American Truck brand tailgate assist on my 2016 Ram with out any problems. It works great.

 

[Kgbship]

I installed an American Truck brand tailgate assist on my 2016 Ram with out any problems. It works great.

I paid $35 + tax and shipping.

 

[pkrk99]

Hey all. Just joined bc I.just got a 2018 Tradesman. I like the idea of the tailgate assist but I have a question... does anyone have experience with its operation in colder weather? We can get -20*c and colder fairly often December through to February...Thanks

 

[18CrewDually]

Hey all. Just joined bc I.just got a 2018 Tradesman. I like the idea of the tailgate assist but I have a question... does anyone have experience with its operation in colder weather? We can get -20*c and colder fairly often December through to February...Thanks

Works just a little slower is all if I remember right. We don't get many days that cold.

 

[nlambert182]

Never had days quite that cold but it's gotten down to ~2 degrees F here, iced over and mine still worked fine.