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 tailgate 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
- Protect your tailgate from theft by adding a Gate Guardian Tailgate Lock
- 3-Year Warranty
PSV23 (verified owner) –
I just on my 2021 Ram 1500 Classic. Total time took me about 20 minutes to install. Works really well I highly recommend this item.
aharrel410152 (verified owner) –
Great product. Does exactly what it says it will. Clean appearance and great functionality. Will be ordering another soon for the other two pickups that don’t have them
Rick –
Had good instructions and everything went very well. This really slows down the drop speed on a heavy tailgate. Good engineering and easy to do.
Mike –
Just a few minutes install and no more dropped tailgate. Ford should install this on all their tailgates!
Tony –
Very easy to install . Less than 30 minutes in below 0 temps, out in the driveway. Works great just as described. Worth every penny !
DB (verified owner) –
Works as advertised, easy install with included tool. Price is very affordable. Happy with my purchase.
Rudedog –
I’ve owned this tailgate assist for over 4 years and haven’t had any problems. A little difficult to install but doable.
Bill Delaney –
AWESOME!
Installing on my second Dodge truck
bob Lightfoot –
I’ve had a Ford F150 for 7 years with one of these tailgate assists on it.. Got my new Ford truck less than a week ago and i’ve already installed one of these on it. I’m retired and an old fart, so this is really handy for me,
Josh Huitt –
This product fits extremely well on a 2015 ram and works just as good as the factory slow tailgate feature. This is super easy to install there’s instructions in the packet also there are support videos available super easy and very handy definitely helps when you have your hands full and you don’t want your tailgate to slam down highly recommended!!!!
Roger Toth (verified owner) –
Excellent quality, very reasonable price, easy install, excellent design. Easy ordering online and quick shipping! I was waiting for this to become available for my vehicle, it was the only thing missing. Thanks for a great product!
Gary –
I installed a DeeZee on my 2013 Ram 2500 in 2014. 125,000 miles later, it was still fine. I just bought a 2020 Ram 3500 and ordered the DeeZee tailgate damper for it. The only question was where to buy one. I like it. Everytime I open someone else tailgate I realize how used to mine I am because of the loud *BANG* as I drop their tailgate.
I have to laugh at the instructions for installion. Appearantly , many non-mechanic types are installing these. Installation is easy and straight forward.
Thanks for a product that works well for many years of use.
Corey (verified owner) –
Works great. My teenage son was able to install in minutes. There is no reason not to add this to your truck.
Jock Taylor –
Great product and I got mine early for $19.00.
Steve browner –
This thing works great
DaBump –
Installed without issue, however the 5mm allen wrench is not in everybodies tool box. Works as expected, seems well made and I don’t expect any problems long term.
R. Clay Cannon –
Great product. My wife is 5’ tall and my 350 super duty tailgate with the step is too heavy. This makes it easy for her. Easy, idiot proof install. Took all of 15 minutes including breaks to sip on my Coke!
Rodney –
GREAT product. Watch install video…written instructions suck.
Bill –
I am not a mechanic, but decided to buy one and install myself. Was extremely easy to do and really works great…
Just wish you had a unit for my son’s 2019 Ranger…
M –
Bought one, for my truck love it, installed in 30 min, so bought another for my brother, he screwed up the nutsert, called deezee the said no problem sent a whole hardware pack for free. BAM! cant beat it. Great product thats why im ordering 2 more for my brothers and my new trucks.
Mike –
Installed on 2012 F250 in less than 30 min. Makes lowering the tailgate so simple and much safer, especially when you have stuff in your hands. Wish I had installed this years ago.
Grady Syx –
Works great on 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD WT 4×4
Alex –
Had a problem with the tailgate assist shock, revived a replacement shock and hardware in the mail under warranty in a timely manner. Very happy with the product and even happier with the customer service. These guys rock and I’ll buy more deezee products in the future because of the great service. Thanks again Jake!
Nathan Swain –
First time owner of the DeeZee tailgate assist. I purchased one for my 2013 Ford F-150 XLT. The directions that came with the kit were clear and precise and included detailed pictures. Had my tailgate assist installed in less than 30 minutes. When I closed the tailgate and opened it for the first time after installing, I was thrilled at the way it worked. Pull the latch and just turn loose and the tailgate gently lowered and opened fully. I closed it several times in a row after this and got the same results each time. Great product and happy to have it on my truck. Already told a buddy about it. Thank you DeeZee plus thanks for it being offered at a fair price.
Al –
After watching a few videos on YouTube about this product I went out and bought one for my truck. EXCELLENT is all I have to say…. WOW what a difference it makes when opening the tailgate… no more banging …… If any one is in doubt don’t be buy one you won’t be disappointed….
Evan B –
I lost the metal clip to keep the arm connected and Dee Zee shipped me a new one plus 2 spares in case I need them in the future. Great product and great customer service!
James –
So nice to have something that works perfectly with great instructions and photos! No pidgin English translation from chinese as we’ve come to expect. Installed on 2016 F-150. Tailgate slowly lowers hands off as promised. Where I really needed this over the last 16 years was on my 2001 F-150. The tailgate on that rig was twice as heavy as the one on my 2016.
Cody Daniels –
I got rear ended recently and had to replace my rear tailgate. The customer service team sent me out a new bolt kit free of charge. The hydraulic lift itself is awesome and should be included on every RAM! I would highly recommend this item and company.
Ralph Crane –
Simple install on my F350, great product for keeping the tailgate from slamming down, especially when my hands are full. Wouldn’t want my tailgate without one of these. Also, through my own fault, I had a parts problem, called Dee Zee support and they were excellent in providing a solution. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another tailgate assist (already my second due to truck upgrade..)
David W (verified owner) –
10 minute install. Took longer hunting tools than the install. Fits perfectly and works as advertised. Awesome product!!!!
Don’t have to worry about telling someone to “drop the gate” then wincing .
Jose –
Have install on my Ram 1500 2018 the problem I have is that head of the shock connect to the truck it rubs on the tail gate I can send pictures if you like
Terry Bulaski –
Install a piece of cake. Ah, but one thing… The installer placed the shock in up side down.. Did not want to break it pulling it off… Is there an issue with this topsy turvey install or
Can it be flipped over with damage? Thank you.
Dee Engle –
How come I can’t buy a spare clip to keep the let down arm connected? This assist is now worthless. Please help, it’s been used a couple years but truck sits a lot. Thanks
Peyton Coleman, jr –
Installed it on my F150 and the nutset didnt work properly, can i order another?
Kyle Hicks –
Got a 2017 gmc sierra, what part number do I order?
John –
Also, any options or models that would fit an 89GMC 2500?
John –
Is there any tailgate assist that will fit a 95 F-250 or that can be modified to fit?
Richard Sherman –
2001 Dodge 2500 shows does not fit is that correct?
Gary Bumgardner –
I installed the assist cylinder in less then 30 minutes by using the easy to follow instruction guide… highly recommend this product.
TAPSR –
Installs and works just like it reads and the YouTube videos that have been posted that I’ve watched, while I patiently waited for them to arrive. It took 15-20 each. Using them for a week now. Works great!!! (I did have to carefully, turn the bolt 1 1/2 to 2 more rotations JUST to make sure (like the instructions suggest if the bolt doesn’t get tight enough). I didn’t have a torque wrench, so they may be too tight, but they work great like I said. I found them on Amazon Prime. Thank you.
Tom –
Will this fit a 2013 Avalanche? If not what part number would?
Frank Jones –
Easy to install great product. The addition of a lock down sleeve on the damper would be even better as it would stop tailgate bounce when
operating with gate down.
CWix –
2004 Ram 2500?
Levochkin Anatolii –
Hey guys. Got deezee gate assist for 2017 ram, but box was open by some idiots at front desk and I didnt find that hex screw and nuts. I thied home depot, but they dont have same pitch screws. Can I order it from you directly?
C FRITZ –
DO YOU A TAILGATE ASSIST TO LIFT TAILGATEC FRITZ
Nick Jarrell –
This tailgate assist absolutely works as advertised. I’m completely happy with the way it works and installation was a snap. I only had 1 issue with the installation. The instructions say to turn the nut on the Blind Nut tool at least 9 turns. I only got 7 turns then the nut on the tool galled up and I couldn’t turn it any more. I had to go to a hardware store to buy another nut and bolt to finish the installation of the Blind Nut. To insure that it didn’t gall up again, I put a small dab of grease about half way up the bolt of the new blind nut tool. Be careful not to get grease on the end of the bolt so the lock tight will lock the threads of the ball mount. Other than this little issue, I still give the tailgate assist 5 stars because it works great.
Holly stebbins –
Can I buy just the nut part that goes into the tailgate itself and the tool to install it. I installed this and apparently did not get it tight enough now the bolt comes right out
Arthur Muhlig –
It shouldn’t be that difficult to install this myself. ?
R M Bell –
2004 GMC SONOMA ??
Tyler Davis –
The product seems to be working well. Installation was a bit tricky, needed to apply the adhesive to help the screw catch. I bought on Amazon and deezee sent me replacement parts directly without any hassle when I messed up the self locking hardware. Fantastic service and a great product, too!
Darrell –
Why does just not fit a 2017 ram
Linda Coleman –
How many of the tailgate assits do you put on one tailgate. Is one tailgate assit all that is needed?
Paul K –
Took about 10 minutes to install and works flawlessly. No more getting smacked by a dropped tailgate. I don’t understand why the manufactures don’t put these on….they work that good!
Dave Smith –
great product…excellant video instructional….I did it…thanks so very much
Damon J. –
I installed this on my 2002 F-150 around four years ago and it still works like it was brand new. Best $32 you can spend. Takes all the hassle out of the older bodystyle tailgates that felt like they would slam loose if you accidentally let it go. Good job, DeeZee!
Scott –
Just installed in about 20 minutes. Everything fit well and instructions were very clear (which was nice for a change!). I had the tailgate slammed down so many times when someone else would open it. It is very, very heavy. Now it just eases on down nice and slow.
Chris Houser –
First off, I would like to say that Dee Zee’s website says the tailgate Assist will not fit my 2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD. Amazon on the other hand says that it will. So I decided to try it as my truck didn’t come with the factory assist. As I started to try and install the blind nut with the tool supplied with the kit it repeatedly spun as a lot of others have also commented. So I put thread locker on it and let it sit overnight. Tonight I tried to install it again and it worked perfectly. I installed the rest of the assist on my truck. I am very happy with this item so far. Just have to see how long it lasts. The DZ43102 did fit my truck without any interference. I would definitely recommend this product. The tailgate dropped very slowly each and every time .
Michael –
I installed this liftgate damper on a 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD today. It took me more time to find the necessary tools than it did to install the Dee Zee tailgate assist. Two critical comments – contrary to the instructions, removing the cable from the frame of the truck is much easier and different than what is depicted; this item DOES install on 2018 GMC & Chevrolet trucks.
Cesar –
I have a GMC Sierra 2016 double cab which part number would I need?
Jon –
Do you have a kit that would fit a 2005 Ford Ranger? I don’t mind having to customize it to fit. Thanks.
Scott Nelson –
Just installed the DeeZee Tailgate Assist on my wife’s 2010 Ford F150…Wow!! It works fantastic…she can now open the tailgate with one-hand and not worry about it at all…and was very easy to install…took me about 20 minutes…so worth it!!!
RJ –
Installed fairly quickly on 2017 Ram 3500. Less than an hour all things involved.
Instructions were fine with exception of tools needed. Instructions called for flat blade screwdriver, pliers and torque wrench that weren’t in listed tools needed. No biggie.
Had never used nutserts / blind nuts before, worked as described. It held firm when pivot post was torqued down. No issues even with elongated tailgate hole instead of round hole as read / saw earlier in some video or instructions when researching.
Used the provided lock tight on all installed – reinstalled bolts.
When removing tailgate limiter clip used old trick with regular pliers nose to hold circular clip while turning out bolt with Torx head driver to remove cable limiter. A bit easier and safer than prying with flat blade screwdriver when removing spring clips. While had apart after removing cable limiter placed flat nylon washer in limiters place to avoid rubbing and rusting after install.
Used plier pads, could use tape, for pliers teeth so not to gouge up tailgate cable and cable clip when clamping / installing.
Popped in dampener shock as in instructions. Note: A slight pull is needed on shock to line up bottom shock grip on pivot post, it’s a tight fit getting it in place. But snugly lines right up.
Tested out after completion, aligned right, no rubbing, no problems, works fine. ( There is a slight swooshing sound as shock / dampener is working, no cause for alarm. Is typical, like a screen door closer.) Took longer to read instructions and get tools together and put back than installing tailgate assist. Would recommend to a friend.
Jerry –
The new blind nut worked out very good, on my 2016 f350. My tailgate needed 2 of the tailgate assist, tailgate heavy. Very happy
Mike –
I purchased one for my 2017 Dodge Ram after having a baby and going in and out of the tailgate one handed this product makes it much easier while have child carrier in one hand. I even purchased one for my father for father’s day for his dodge ram.
Daniel –
Very easy and quick to install. Every truck should have this system
Frank –
Only issue with the install was the blind nut kept turning in the tailgate when trying to tighten. Simple solution was to hold the inner washer with a thin set of vise grips. Entire install took 15 minutes. Works perfect. Truck should have come from the factory with this.
Rod Whitlow –
Great product, took 15 min to install, works great! So easy even a caveman can do it.
Ron L –
best investment i’ve made for my Superduty
WARREN BUTCH –
GREAT COMPANY THANK YOU VERY MUCH. NEEDED REPLACEMENT HARDWARE. AND SURPRISE TO ME IN THE MAIL BOX. DEFINITELY A FIVE STAR.
I WILL BE SPENDING MORE TODAY.
THANKS GOING SHOPPING RIGHT NOW.
Gary Mazzei –
I think I stripped out the Nutsert.Is their anyway to remove it.My Truck is a 2009 Chevy Silverado.Also can I purchase a new Nustsert?
Brian Buckner –
Just got done installing it. About 25 minutes and done. I installed because my son always dropped my tailgate. After completing install, had son drop tailgate and he thought it was cool and doesn’t have to worry about dad chewing his butt. Thanks again for an excellent product, and a happy popa.
Steve (verified owner) –
Works great, was easy to install. Highly recommend!
Paul D Smith –
I have purchased 6 of these tailgate assists. They are a godsend for my wife. She is only 5’tall and some of my trucks were to tall for her to operate the tailgates safely.
Now she can lower them without worrying about the weight dropping on her and possibly injuring her. Several of my friends watched mine operate and immediately purchased them for their trucks. A great safety product!!!! I would recommend them to everyone! Good job DeeZee!!!!!