Truck Bed Operation So Easy a Child Could Do It
If you’re looking for tailgate operation so smooth you could virtually use a single finger, then Dee Zee Tailgate assist is the choice for you. It allows easy operation, even when your hands are full, and avoid the bone-jarring “thud” from your truck bed slamming down.
This simple addition can extend the longevity of your tailgate and ensure the safety of operators, including children looking to lend a helping hand.
Our single dampened gas shock is extensively tested and works in conjunction with factory cables. All mounting hardware is included and no drilling is required for installation. Truck Tailgate Assist is designed specifically for each make and model, which makes installation a breeze.
Truck Tailgate Assist Features:
- Safely Controls The Drop Rate of Your Tailgate
- Designed Specifically for Each Make and Model
- Tested To Handle Heavy Daily Use
- Works In Conjunction With Factory Cables
- Easy, No Drill Installation with Simple Hand Tools
- All Hardware Included – Mounts to Driver's Side
- Only One (1) Tailgate Assist Required per Vehicle
- Add some Protection with the Gate Guardian
- 3-Year Warranty
AdminDeeZee2 –
It is designed to slow the tailgate from just slamming down.
AdminDeeZee2 –
DZ43204 will not fit a 2013 F150. The differences is the shock length and how they mount to the trucks.
AdminDeeZee2 –
The on the back side of the socket of the shock has a flat spot you can use a flat head screw driver to carefully pry up to spread the clip enough to disconnect the shock. If it should break contact our customer service and they can get a replacement.
Tracy –
The description states “Truck Bed Operation So Easy a Child Could Do It”, and I would second that by saying the Installation was so easy a child could do it; and one did. Me and my eight year old daughter installed this little piece of genius. Now, Lift the tailgate latch and watch the tailgate slowly drop to horizontal. No more slip of the hand resulting in a big bang!
AdminDeeZee2 –
DZ43205 will be the part number to fit 2017 SuperDuty.
AdminDeeZee2 –
The plates are not zinc plated. We have used steel and aluminum together for years and never run into any issues of corrosion between the materials.
AdminDeeZee2 –
When it is mounted on the passenger side issues occur when in operation the tailgate wants to come out since that is the side with the slot for tailgate removal.
AdminDeeZee2 –
To remove the shock there is flat spot on the opposite side it mounted to the ball mount where you put a flat head screwdriver under and carefully spread the clip and the shock will come off.
AdminDeeZee2 –
With the slot in the hinge for the ability of the tailgate to be remove is the issue. As the tailgate comes down the tailgate will try to come out of the slot and binding the tailgate.
AdminDeeZee2 –
If you are installing the 15+ F150 or 17+ F350 the blue thread lock is not needed. It can be discarded. The shock should not need any lubrication.