DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks
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Price: $43.23
DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks
Item # DZ43200
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DeeZee Tailgate - DZ43200
- Tailgate Assist
- Truck Tailgate
- DeeZee
DeeZee's tailgate-lowering system is the safe way to lower your vehicle's heavy tailgate. Expertly designed and built to last, Tailgate Assist controls the drop of your tailgate, preventing injuries and making loading and unloading easier.
Features:
- Tailgate Assist provides safe, controlled lowering of tailgate
- Prevents injuries
- Makes loading and unloading cargo easier
- Smooth operation with built-in shock absorber and ball-and-socket connection
- Extensively tested and built to withstand heavy use for the life of your truck
- Custom designed for your vehicle
- One kit is all you need for easy opening of your tailgate
- Easy, no-drill installation - hardware included
- 3-Year limited warranty
DeeZee's Tailgate Assist makes it much easier and safer to lower your heavy tailgate. It helps to prevent injuries and makes opening your tailgate easier on your back, arms and shoulders.
This tailgate-lowering system is custom designed for your vehicle's factory tailgate cable. It uses a shock absorber as well as a ball-and-socket connection at the truck to make opening your tailgate smooth and easy.
The Tailgate Assist is built to last. It's carefully tested to make sure it will stand up to heavy use. Installing a Tailgate Assist takes just a few minutes using the included hardware, and you don't have to drill into your truck bed. Only one Tailgate Assist kit is necessary for your tailgate. Just install it on one side of your tailgate, and you're good to go.
DZ43200 Dee Zee Tail Gate Assist Lowering System
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2004 - 2014 Ford F-150
- 2010 - 2014 Ford F-150 Raptor
- 2006 - 2008 Lincoln Mark LT
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
90% were satisfied with this product
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Customer Reviews
DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks - DZ43200
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (422 Customer Reviews)
DeeZee's tailgate-lowering system is the safe way to lower your vehicle's heavy tailgate. Expertly designed and built to last, Tailgate Assist controls the drop of your tailgate, preventing injuries and making loading and unloading easier.by: Bryan07/31/2023
Now I can drop the tailgate and it won’t drop like a sack of rice! Installation is easy until I cut off the washer on the cable bolt only to realize that I don’t need to cut it. Got a replacement washer from O’Reillys. Read and understand the instructions, do not rush it.
by: Wayne02/15/2019
Great product very easy to install.
You can install in about 30 minutes!!!!
No more losing control of tailgate falling fast and out of control.
by: Fern10/17/2012
I installed one on my Sierra 2011 and I think it could be a little more damping, the gate drops a little hard to my liking, but after I installed a Easy lift (pn 74211 installed without difficulty) , it is perfect.
This one for F150, I will try to install on my Ranger 2011
Na
12/5/2014
Did the install on the ranger work?
Ralph
6/26/2015
ow did it work with your 2011 ford ranger
Rachael H.
6/29/2015
I have checked with my contacts at DeeZee and their Tailgate Assist Systems are designed only for use on full size pick up truck tailgates.
by: Jake 03/06/2024
This product was great
by: Andrew09/07/2020
Every part came with the kit and was ready to install. The installation process was smooth and took about 30 minutes when all is said and done. Make sure you have the proper tools to install the nut and bolt at the bottom of the tailgate!
by: Matt12/01/2020
Item worked great and as expected. 2010 Ford F-150 XLT. Instructions included are a bit vague, but there are great videos to reference. Easy install. Communication from etrailer has been best in class.
by: Kchag06/08/2017
Works great. Took a little more effort to install tailgate attachment. It takes lots of turns. Otherwise installed pretty easy.
by: Felix06/23/2018
Works really well. The installation is straightforward. If you didn’t know is aftermarket you’d think the truck came with it.
by: Pat 03/25/2017
I had trouble installing the Tailgate Assist on my 2012 F150. I measured 3/4 inch from the washer to the bolt head on the blind nut tool. After 9 360 degree turns the blind nut was still loose. I made 2 more turns and it was still so loose I could remove it from the opening. I called Customer Service and was told others have had the same problem. The Service Rep said to apply some of the thread lock to the blind nut tool threads and wait for at least 90 minutes. I did, waited 2 hours and tried it again. After 9 full turns the blind nut was still loose. I made 3 more turns and the blind nut tool completely came out with the blind nut partially expanded enough that I couldn't remove it.
After some thought, I clamped the outer edge of the blind nut with a Vise Grip, slid a bushing over the nutsert bolt and slowly turned it with the M5 Allen wrench until it was tight and I had enough threads on the ball mount to install it. I finished the install and it seems to be operating correctly for now.
Horace C.
3/25/2018
It still works great!
by: Jim N12/05/2016
I love this product, as well as the wife. It is nice to have a system finally that allows the tailgate to drop easily without the slam or knocking you off balance if on an uneven surface. It installed simply, took about 15 minutes (mostly my referring back to the instructions), and still works as good today as when installed over a year ago. I was surprised that it was just one shock absorber and not two, but surprisingly the one does the job perfectly.
Jim N.
12/6/2017
Its been over a year and this tailgate assist from DeeZee still works just as good as the day I installed. I recommend it to anyone that asks about it.
by: Rick B06/20/2014
Installed on a Ford F150 Lariat. Easy to install but Had a problem with the 9 full turns to set the nut. Played with it for a little white (trial and error) to avoid over tightening. Unit installed and it works great. Wife likes dropping tail gate now. Very easy down - very well shocked absorbed. There is little if any spring to lessen the weight to lift (close) the tail gate. Tail gate down - great; tail gate up - no change.
Rick B.
6/20/2015
After a year all things great. I am surprised that it is not on the trucks from the factory.
by: Stan L05/16/2014
I had a little trouble getting the nut to attach to the tailgate. But after several tries and a lot of pressure pushing it against the tailgate it finally worked. Once this was done no other problems with installing the rest. The system works great just as advertised. I have already recommended it to several people.
Stan L.
5/18/2015
Still working great. Best thing I ever bought
by: Toppy01/12/2015
Ordered this item regular shipping on a Wednesday and received on Monday. Great service I have not installed the tailgate assist yet due to weather but it will be no problem with the install and I feel it will work great. If not I will let you know.
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Toppy
1/12/2016
Great, no more falling tail gate now its nice and smooth. Great product and installed in no time.
by: Gordy C07/16/2018
Product arrived a day early. Was just as described. Easy install, 15 - 20 min.
Excellent product from an excellent co.
by: Todd 11/08/2022
easy install, works just like it says - nice gentle opening of the tailgate with no slamming down!
by: Dennis D10/11/2017
I am installing this product now. I think it is a great idea. There is one major design flaw with the BLIND NUT. It has a smooth back side surface and is suppose to attach to the smooth surface of the tailgate. This does not work and I am having a difficult time getting the nutsert to expand. If there were some points on the back of it to grab onto the tailgate, I believe this would help. I am trying all of the suggestions I have found on line.Fix this problem and I will rate this as a five.
Heather A.
10/13/2017
Thank you for your review on DZ43200.The Deezee instructions say to tighten with 9 turns. Generally that is the amount of turns it takes to get it tight. If the blind nut is still loose, you can continue tightening until it is tight. Just avoid overtightening the because it can strip the threads. I hope this helps.
by: Craig S.07/07/2018
I bought this ezdown tailgate gas shock one year ago and its working as good as day one. I love this product.
Craig S.
7/7/2019
This is year 2 of having the ezdown gas shock & its surprising still working Perfect my tailgate is up-and-down at least 12 times A-day So it is really getting put to the test.
by: Richard H10/23/2015
Ordered 10/19/15 arrived 10/22/15 and installed on truck with no problems.
Instruction were great, easy installation, works great. Will by from etrailer again.
No need post picture reviews all ready pictures.
Richard H.
10/22/2016
Working great after one ýear.
by: Jason P10/20/2016
Easy to install and works great. My kids can now access the truck bed without danger of concussion! I wish I had known about this product when I bought the truck because I would have installed it sooner.
Jason P.
10/20/2017
I do believe this device saves my 6 year old daughter from serious head injury. I was used to just letting the gate flop open before this was installed, but I would only do it when it was safe to do so. One day the family was headed out and I needed to get into the back as soon as I did my normal action of just letting the gate flop down my daughter who I thought was in the vehicle came around to the back but the gate was only slowly descending due to the tail gate assist. Had this not been installed my tiny daughter would have been hurt. I recommend these to everyone I know that has a truck
by: P07/28/2017
Installed the day I received it. Some of the installation I found to be cumbersome, but simple enough. The product works great as of now...time will tell if it can hold up. I'm happy with the purchase. I bought this product because my previous truck had a similar feature and it was a MUST to get the slow closing door again.
P
7/28/2018
The product is still working as intended. Very happy with purchase.
by: Jim W.01/07/2015
Finally received product. Was fairly easy to install. Had a little trouble getting the "nutsert" to work but finally got it. Product works as advertised. I am happy.
Jim W.
1/7/2016
Still working great after a year!
by: Larry P04/20/2019
This product continues work great. Easy down and easy up on my tailgate.
Larry P.
4/21/2020
Going strong, working great
by: Kyle05/16/2016
Works great! $50000 truck and the tail gate would fall like London bridge without it
Kyle
1/30/2018
The tailgate assist still works fine, however there is some rust on portions of it. No big deal, mainly cosmetic. Thank you
by: William in VA05/31/2013
Received product ahead of scheduled time. 30 minute installation was realtively easy with the provided tool and instructions. The hardest part was removing the bolt on the truck but by using the provided tool and an extension bar for some incresed leverage it was accomplished. Good fit and works well just turn the gate release and watch the tailgate slowly move to the down and open position. This provides for a safe and easy operation which should be standard equipment in all pickups.
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Wayne
2/16/2020
Wonderful !!! What a great product