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  • 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Tailgate Assist
  • The DeeZee Tailgate Assist # DZ43103 will just make sure that your tailgate doesn't fall down super hard when you open it. With the assist you can now just unlatch the tailgate and the strut will slowly let the tailgate down on its own. It will not help lifting the tailgate. This tailgate assist system is confirmed to fit your 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 even with the new multi pro tailgate.
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  • DeeZee Tailgate Assist for 2011 Ford F250 With Step Integrated Into Tailgate
  • According to my contact at DeeZee, their # DZ43203 Tailgate Assist is compatible with tailgate step equipped models of the 2011 F250. Because the tailgate is indeed heavier than normal, the tailgate will lower more quickly, but my contact assures me that there should be no problems with any of the anchors being pulled out as long as the Tailgate Assist is installed correctly according to the installation instructions.
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  • How To Paint The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate
  • The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate with Lock for GM Trucks part # VGM-07-4000 itself is not designed to be painted but you can add the Louver Insert Kit for Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Tailgates part # 4000-V can be painted and added to the tailgate for a customized look. This particular tailgate fits the following vehicles: 2007 - 2007 GMC Sierra New Body with factory tailgate assist 2007 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado New Body with factory tailgate...
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  • Compatability of DeeZee Tailgate Assist System On Step Integrated Tailgate
  • The DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks # DZ43200 and the Replacement Bracket Kit for DZ43200 Tailgate # BKT43200 are confirmed to fit both your 2013 F-150 with step integrated tailgate as well as your 2014 with standard tailgate. The fit is not dependent on tailgate step integration. This however will not fit on a flareside or stepside model.
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  • Tailgate Lock Compatible With Factory Locking Tailgate On 2001 Ford F-150
  • For a tailgate lock on your 2001 Ford F-250 with factory locks, you can use the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock - Power - Black # PAL8250. This will connect to your factory wiring to work with your power locks. If you want a secondary lock, you can use the Pop & Lock The Gate Defender Truck Tailgate Lock for Removable Tailgates # PAL9900.
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  • Is There a Tailgate Assist for a 1997 Ford F-250
  • The DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System is not available for a 1997 Ford F-250 but I do have a very similar option for you in the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist part # 74211 (All Models Expect Step-Side). The Hopkins EasyLift like the DeeZee Tailgate Assist will help with lowering the tailgate but unlike the DeeZee Tailgate Assist will also help with lifting the tailgate.
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  • Compatibility of Pop and Lock # PAL8250 With Replacement Tailgate on 2005 Ford F150
  • According to my contact at Pop and Lock, the # PAL8205 will lock and unlock your tailgate independently of the key lock, as long as it is a Ford tailgate. You will also be able to unlock the tailgate with the key and lock it with the key fob or vice versa. In other words, there will be complete compatibility between the PAL8205, your tailgate and the existing electric locks on your truck.
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  • Will the Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock work on a 2005 Ford F250 with a Locking Tailgate
  • According to my contact at Pop and Lock, the # PAL8205 will lock and unlock your tailgate independently of the key lock, as long as it is a Ford tailgate. You would also be able to unlock the tailgate with the key and lock it with the key fob or vice versa. In other words, there will be complete compatibility between the PAL8205, your tailgate and the existing electric locks on your truck. The key will need to be unlocked at the key hole in order for this product to unlock the tailgate.
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  • Fit and Compatibility of 5th Wheel Tailgate on a 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup
  • With 6-1/2 foot bed there could be the potential contact between the tailgate and the trailer pin box, but most pin boxes angle up at the rear so they would be higher up than the top of the tailgate. To determine if the trailer would cause contact with the tailgate in the bed of your truck you would need to measure from the center of the 5th wheel in the bed to the tailgate. Then measure from the center of the king pin to the farthest back part of the pin box that is low enough to contact...
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  • Is There A Tailgate Assist For 2019 Ford F150
  • Unfortunately the manufacturer does not recommend the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist # 74211 on Ford F-150's 2004 and newer. The only tailgate assist we have listed as a confirmed fit for your truck is the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System # DZ43204 which is confirmed to fit with tailgates with or without the step. But this will only help with lowering your tailgate, not raising it like you were looking for.
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  • Does the DeeZee Tailgate Lift Assist on 1994 Ford F-150
  • I have a solution for you for a tailgate lift assist on your 1994 Ford F-150 but the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System # DZ43203 is designed to fit 1997 models and newer. I recommend installing the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist # 74211. This kit will accomplish the same task of allowing you to lower your tailgate lowly. The Hopkins EasyLift will help to make the tailgate feel lighter to when closing it.
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  • Fifth Wheel Tailgate With Inserts for 2019 Ram 3500
  • There is absolutely a 5th wheel tailgate that fits your 2019 Ram 3500 that has inserts. The tailgate that fits is the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate with Lock for Dodge Trucks # VGD-10-4000 and the insert is the Louvered Tailgate Insert # VI-4000. Since this tailgate locks this is going to be a great way to keep your Ram's bed secure when when your tonneau cover is closed. I have added a link to a video review of this tailgate for you to check out.
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  • Which Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock Will Fit 2004 Ford F-150 With Power Locks and Non-Locking Tailgate
  • The Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock, part # PAL8200, is designed for the 2004 Ford F-150 WITHOUT the factory lock on the tailgate. This is the part number you would need. The Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock, part # PAL8250, will work on a 2004 Ford F-150 WITH the factory lock on the tailgate. Both of the Pop and Lock tailgate locks can be connected to the factory power locks and be used with the key fob and the remote keyless entry system. I have linked you to an installation video showing the...
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  • Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist For Trailer With Fold Down Tailgate
  • Yes, you can use a tailgate lift assist with your tailgate that folds down to the ground and all the way to the floor of the trailer. I recommend the Rack'em Double Barrel Trailer Tailgate Lift assist part # RA-27C because it can easily be unclipped when you want to fold the tailgate down towards the bed of the trailer compared to the other gas strut assist options. The Rack'em is built with a chain that allows you to adjust for the height of the tailgate. The Rack'em tailgate lift...
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  • Recommended Tailgate Pad For a 2021 Ram 2500 with RamBox
  • There are a number of tailgate pads that are confirmed to fit your 2021 Ram 2500 with RamBox, including the Swagman Tailwhip Tailgate Pad # S64761 you were looking at. The Swagman Tailwhip Tailgate Pad # S64761 is 54" wide and can accommodate up to 4 bikes, but it was designed for mid-size trucks. This will still work for your Ram, as it only slightly impacts the use. It does not extend quite as far down the tailgate, which could cause some more tire rub on the tailgate. Personally I...
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  • Can Thule GateMate Pro Tailgate Pad be Used with the Tailgate Down on a 2012 Ford F-150
  • The Thule GateMate Pro Tailgate Pad # TH824PRO will be strapped to the tailgate whether it is up or down so you could have the tailgate down with cargo in the bed while driving and it would be fine.
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  • Can Adjustable Tailgate Support Bars # GK34FR Allow Tailgate to be Totally Flat
  • Yes your tailgate can be totally flat when you have the Adjustable Tailgate Support Bars # GK34FR installed. Check out the picture I attached that shows it installed with the tailgate flat as well.
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  • Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System For a 2023 Ram 3500
  • The DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System # DZ43301 is the kit you need for your 2023 Ram 3500. This will allow your tailgate to open slowly when going down rather than slamming down on the cables.
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  • Tailgate Assist To Fit 1993 Chevy C1500
  • Great news! There is a tailgate assist available for the 1993 Chevy C1500. Hopkins Tailgate Lift Assist part # 74211 is designed for the Chevy C1500 and allows you to easily lift and lower your tailgate. The Tailgate Assist is designed with a torsion bar that installs between the truck bed and tailgate to take some of the weight off of the tailgate. I have attached a video for your reference.
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  • Does DeeZee Tailgate Mat DZ86700 Interfere with Backup Camera
  • The camera that is mounted in the tailgate handle of your 2016 Chevy Silverado 3500 is mounted directly in the center of the tailgate. None of the attachment screws that come with the DeeZee Universal Truck Tailgate Mat # DZ86700 that you referenced attach directly to the center of the tailgate. They are offset so there would be no interference.
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