Tailgate Assist for 2005 Toyota Tundra

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tailgate lower assist - Does it fit a 05 tundra?

asked by: Bruce

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There is a tailgate lowering assist that is a fit for your 2005 Toyota Tundra, though not the DeeZee # DZ43205 you referenced. Instead, you need the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist # 74211, which is a torsion bar that essentially makes your tailgate feel much lighter. Our customers who have used this have given it very high ratings as you can see on the product page.

I've added a link to a video review of this lift assist for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Yes, the Tailgate EasyLift #74211 will fit all models of the 2005 Toyota Tundra included the Double Cab. I have included a link to a video review of the EasyLift for you.

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Answer 2

The tailgate lift assist #74211 for your 2005 Toyota Tundra is going to be applying some force on the inner part of the tailgate but the force is not so great that it would dent or chip paint from the tailgate. We have not had any complaints about…

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Answer 3

Unfortunately we do not currently have a tailgate assist confirmed to fit a 2006 Toyota Tundra. That being said, we do have the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist #74211 that's a universal-fit design. This would require you to drill…

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Answer 4

I have included a video that briefly goes over installing the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist #74211 but we do not have a video that goes over the entire installation process. As you can see in the video you will need to drill a hole…

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Answer 5

As shown in the attached video at about the 32 second mark, the template is used to show where to drill the hole in the truck tailgate post and then in the tailgate itself. You want to make sure you mark and drill the holes that are designed for your…

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Answer 6

We sure do! There is currently only one tailgate lift assist option confirmed to fit your 2000 Toyota Tundra which is the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist #74211. The Hopkins #74211 will assist the opening and closing of your tailgate…

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Answer 7

We have a Hopkins tailgate assist with the part #74211 but we don't have an option from DeeZee. I actually prefer the Hopkins style since it makes lifting and lower much easier, whereas the DeeZee just makes lowering easier.

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Answer 8

I have another option for you, but the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks #DZ43205 you were looking at is designed to fit a 2017-2021 Ford F-250/350/450 and will not fit your 2005 Toyota Tundra. Instead I…

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Answer 9

On your 2005 Toyota Tundra the factory plug to plug in a brake controller is located underneath the dash, to the left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. However, it is possible that it is up above the…

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Answer 10

Hey Deanna, the brake controller I recommend for your 2005 Toyota Tundra is the Redarc Tow Pro Liberty part #RED24FR as it only puts a small knob on the dash of your truck and uses an inertia sensor to determine how hard you are hitting the brakes…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

Hello Dan, I can definitely help with this. It is completely normal for the Curt TriFlex brake Controller #C24VV to show the current gain setting when the brakes are applied, or when the manual override is pressed. It sounds like you have the gain…

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