Availability of Tailgate Assist System for 2012 Chevy Silverado

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Does Hopkins make aN EasyLift that will fit a 2012 Silverado, standard cab, standard bed? If so, what model do I need to order?

asked by: David R

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Expert Reply:

DeeZee offers a Tail Gate Assist, part # DZ43102 that will fit your 2012 Chevy Silverado.

According to my contact at Hopkins, the EasyLift will not work on the Chevy New Body Style models, due to the double-wall configuration of the tailgate jamb.

To see the installation details, click the provided link.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist #74211 is not a confirmed fit for your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. The only tailgate assist that is available for your 2011 Silverado is the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

I do have an option for you but the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate part #VGD-10-4000 does not have a spot for the factory backup camera. Therefore you would either need to find a way to mount this yourself, go without, or…

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Answer 4

Most manufacturers are in the process of discontinuing their fifth wheel tailgates with the camera relocation kits due to mechanical issues. Therefore I could not find one that fits your 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty. The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series…

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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 do offer a tailgate assist product for a 2006 Toyota Tundra, the Hopkins EasyLift Tailgate Assist, part #74211. DeeZee doesn't offer a tailgate assist for the 2006 Toyota Tundra.

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Answer 7

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…

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Answer 8

I have a tailgate lift solution I can provide for both of your trucks, but the part #DZ43100 that you referenced is not listed as a fit for either truck. Instead you would want the part #74211 as it has been confirmed as a fit the 1998 truck and…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

To install the Hopkins Tailgate Easy Lift, part #74211 on your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado you will need to remove the tailgate to install the Easy Lift. The Easy Lift is a torsion bar that slides into a hole drilled into the truck bed on one side and…

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Answer 11

The slight bulge that few have seen after installing Tailgate EasyLift part #74211 that you referenced is not a permanent dent. It's just pressure from the rod on the tailgate when its in the down position. If the #74211 was removed the bulge…

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