Deezee tailgate assist ideas

[Sir John]

Well, that went wicked easy. I didn’t have any problems with the nutsert. I took the advice and put a little of the thread lock underneath where it meets up against the tailgate. I’m not sure if that made a difference or not, but it didn’t hurt.

I wanted to share what precautions I took based on the warnings I read in the forums. Also, see the pictures below…

Underneath the Deezee drop adapter I put some 3M clear body armor film there to help reduce the metal adapter rubbing the truck bed paint off. I also painted the drop adapter black with spray-in liner spray I had laying around. I didn’t like it silver among all the black.

I put more 3M clear body armor film on the Deezee assist strut and on the tailgate where the cable clip rubs. I figured over time, the rubbing would ruin the paint. Where I live, you wouldn’t want that…they don’t call it the Rust Belt for no reason.

Lastly, I put in a neoprene washer in place of the limiter you had to take off for the same reason as above (live in the Rust Belt). I put a tiny bit of thread lock on that bolt because I had to leave it a little loose so the cable will move freely.

I hope my ideas help someone else like you guys help me. Take care.

 

[Esgordon123]

What did this cost you? The strut and assembly?


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[Sir John]

What did this cost you? The strut and assembly?

$29 on Amazon.com

 

[wildkarde]

which model assist? there are so many options

 

[jbr]

which model assist? there are so many options

I bought the newer model --> DeeZee Tailgate Assist (#DZ43301). Its been on my truck for about 6 months now, no rubbing issues.

 

[Sir John]

I bought the newer model --> DeeZee Tailgate Assist (#DZ43301). Its been on my truck for about 6 months now, no rubbing issues.

Yup, that's the one I have.

 

[shaftman_05]

Funny story... was just looking at ordering this product this morning.

Good tips! Appreciate the ideas since I also live in the "rust belt" (great term!).

 

[TRXHemi]

One of the best upgrades for the price no doubt!

 

[blackbetty14]

I was looking at these too and I'm getting one lol. Good to hear you like it and what u did to prevent future issues.

 

[TeamSDL09]

Iv done this on my past trucks (except this one) and let me say I love it. My father in law likes to drop the tailgate as soon as the latch lets go. I cant stand it. This will be ordered after CHL class tomorrow

 

[reek]

I got spoiled owning a Tundra before my ram with the tailgate assist. About the only thing that truck had over my Ram. One of the first things I installed after buying my ram

I'm considering try to set up the auto release rear tail gate as I did on my tundra. Involves a door lock triggers motor and a PAC audio trigger module. You can set it up so if you push unlock several times - you set the number - it signals the door lock trigger that pulls the latch open. Just don't know if it's worth the trouble since I used it infrequently in the past but was happy I had it when I did.

 

[UsAndaTruck]

The tailgate assist is my next upgrade for my 2014 Black Express. Is there fitment issues? I guess I should do a little more research on these.

 

[shaftman_05]

The tailgate assist is my next upgrade for my 2014 Black Express. Is there fitment issues? I guess I should do a little more research on these.

No. Very easy install. No issues I've seen or had.

 

[MBofTexas]

No fitment issues on 2014 Express.

 

[darthdzl]

Mine just arrived today. I anticipate putting it in sometime within the next week. Glad to see it appears to be easy to do.

 

[xrsman]

Mine just arrived today. I anticipate putting it in sometime within the next week. Glad to see it appears to be easy to do.

The nutsert was a ***** for me. The first one broke so they sent me a new kit. The second kit went on much easier!

 

[DavidRam]

The nutsert was a ***** for me. The first one broke so they sent me a new kit. The second kit went on much easier!

^^^ Exactly this happened to me too. The second kit is in and works great!

 

[blackbetty14]

Just ordered mine! Should be installed after christmas!

 

[BlownGP]

Underneath the Deezee drop adapter I put some 3M clear body armor film there to help reduce the metal adapter rubbing the truck bed paint off. I also painted the drop adapter black with spray-in liner spray I had laying around. I didn’t like it silver among all the black.

I put more 3M clear body armor film on the Deezee assist strut and on the tailgate where the cable clip rubs. I figured over time, the rubbing would ruin the paint. Where I live, you wouldn’t want that…they don’t call it the Rust Belt for no reason.

You are a genius...

I noticed mine has worn off some paint and wasn't sure what to do besides get it re painted.

I have a roll of that 3M stuff I use for various things. Just went in the garage and cut some of it up and applied it in those spots..
Still might need some new paint, but it will at least protect it for any more damage.

Thanks man!!!!

 

[UsAndaTruck]

Got it & installed it... super easy. took about 15 minutes. I do a lot of construction so I went by "feeling" on installing the nutsert. I didn't want to do it twice. It fits and works GREAT! really happy with the product.