Truck Tailgate Assist! Dee Zee DZ43301 Install Guide

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ouvs

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Very nice. I had one on my 08 Ram, loved it! need one for my 12
 

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Ive been meaning to order one of these.

Nice vid too, i find the ram community super helpful and chill coming from the jeep community.
 

Masond1287

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I read that these don't last long and the insert piece strips out? How has everyone's luck been with this kit? For $25 it seems like a great add!
 

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I’ve only had mine on for a few months and so far it has been great! I don’t understand why this feature is not from the factory.
 

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I have had mine for a year and a half and it still works great.
 

Ramm5.7

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Im on my second one in a year. Not a deezee fault but got a owie in the butt and tailgate got replaced! Instead of just trying for a nutsert since new tailgate didnt have one, I insisted insurance cover a new one!
I HATED the 2 weeks without it waiting on others
 

EcoDieselDog

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I installed mine a few weeks ago, right after I got my truck. My first mod and it was an easy one to do.
 

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I'll be ordering one of these today.

BTW I think you installed the shock part backwards, the thicker side should be point up to the top, this is why the bed drops fast initially before it catches, it should catch immediately.
 

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I have installed on 4 Rams. Great product for older heavier tailgates. Installed on the 2018 with the lighter tailgate, realy smooth. The key is to to this product is the installation of the ball stud. Follow exactly and tighten as stated.
 

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Had one on my '16 and loved it. Yesterday, started to install on my new truck. On the upper fender bolt removal, the metal washer came off with the bolt and can't force it to come off that bolt without a vice holding the washer in place. So, have to wait a bit before I finish what is an easy install.

Definitely a "worth it" mod!
 

Barney556180

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Added one to my 2017 1500 Sport. Good instructions and easy installing.
Works as advertised, and is a nice upgrade touch. [emoji1303]


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Masond1287

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Got mine in the mail today and installed it tonight! Love it, but the wife rolled her eyes hahaha
 
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