Tailgate assist
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It was the first mod I did to my truck. I had read some similar reviews but to be honest the install was very straight forward and the results were just as expected. The hardest thing to get used to is the tailgate not dropping on you.
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Mine i dont believe was a dezee although it looks identical and the instructions are the exact same ones
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Very simple installation. Make sure shock bolt is measured at 3/4 inch and be sure to turn bolt 9 turns a full 360 degrees or will not tighten properly. DeeZee has a nice you tube video on their website showing the installation as well.
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Get it. Its a no brainer. For a while there was a problem with it rubbing and not fitting well. That has been resolved, just make sure you get the part number for the 2014. Best upgrade. These trucks should have just come with it.
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I was not able to get the nut tightened and I followed the directions and tried for an hour...
Deezee is sending another install kit, so I'll give it another shot before I write it off.
Deezee is sending another install kit, so I'll give it another shot before I write it off.
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I was not able to get the nut tightened and I followed the directions and tried for an hour...
Deezee is sending another install kit, so I'll give it another shot before I write it off.
Exactly what I'm afraid of.
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The concept is great if it would install and function as intended, but the installation parts are poorly designed, imho.
It's the "nutsert" that gave me problems. It is supposed to work like a drywall anchor (pictured).
The problem I had was turning the nut caused the nutsert to turn inside the tailgate and that wouldn't allow it to collapse inside the hole, despite the washers and silly little ball bearing...
It's the "nutsert" that gave me problems. It is supposed to work like a drywall anchor (pictured).
The problem I had was turning the nut caused the nutsert to turn inside the tailgate and that wouldn't allow it to collapse inside the hole, despite the washers and silly little ball bearing...
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The concept is great if it would install and function as intended, but the installation parts are poorly designed, imho.
It's the "nutsert" that gave me problems. It is supposed to work like a drywall anchor (pictured).
The problem I had was turning the nut caused the nutsert to turn inside the tailgate and that wouldn't allow it to collapse inside the hole, despite the washers and silly little ball bearing...
That's what I've been reading. Sadly, what you are going through, is exactly what usually happens to me.
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I followed the directions to a T and had problems
Paint dot for reference, measured 3/4" and turned it 9 times and was able to pull the nutsert right out
Their directions say 9 turns but their video says 9-12
I was able to put the screw back in and give it a few more turns
Their directions give a torque to tighten the bolt to but the nutsert started spinning before I got to the torque
The washer supplied was to thick and made the shock head hit the tailgate (same hint on my dad's '11)
Paint dot for reference, measured 3/4" and turned it 9 times and was able to pull the nutsert right out
Their directions say 9 turns but their video says 9-12
I was able to put the screw back in and give it a few more turns
Their directions give a torque to tighten the bolt to but the nutsert started spinning before I got to the torque
The washer supplied was to thick and made the shock head hit the tailgate (same hint on my dad's '11)
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Installed one a few days ago with no issues. Works great.
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This is one of my favorite mods. I love asking this kids (5 and 7) to open the tailgate for me when we're at a hardware store or recycle depot, with people around expecting it to drop on them.
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Ya dont even know what brand, wife ordered it for christmas last year, box is plain with nothing on same for shock, same issues as most though had to tighten the nutsert alot more then they say in the instructions, still has lifetime warranty
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I was not able to get the nut tightened and I followed the directions and tried for an hour...
Deezee is sending another install kit, so I'll give it another shot before I write it off.
When I did mine I got it tightened on but when I went to insert the little bolt with a ball end it slid right in! Almost as if they sent me one that was too big so the bolt wouldn't catch threads. They've sent me a new one but now I can't get the old nut insert out of the tailgate! Lol
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Could you cut it from the outside then grab the piece inside from the access panel?
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I think that's what I'll have to do. There is enough room to get the sawzall in there, i'll just have to be careful! That's tonight's project, along with installing my airlift system and troubleshooting an HID issue! Haha
The nutsert was a PITA. Just squirt the bearings with a little WD4 & put threadlock on the thread portion of the fastener. This will stop the whole nutsert assembly from spinning and allow the molly portion to open up & grab Although you put threadlock on the fastener, don't worry it will still back out. The assist is a great mod once installed & working.
