How To Install Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist 74211 On 2016 Ram 1500

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do u have an demo video on how to install?

asked by: MDC

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Expert Reply:

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 on the bed of your 2016 Ram 1500, and a hole in the tailgate for the torsion bar to be inserted in to. The instructions included with the # 74211 will give you the exact hole location for each of the holes.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

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…

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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…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

I spoke with my contact at Hopkins and he informed me that the issues you described are very rare, and that anytime something like that has occurred they have replaced the damaged part. He said that all of the Hopkins Tailgate Assist, part #74211,…

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Answer 9

The Pop & Lock Power Lock Conversion Kit for Truck Caps and Hard Tonneau Covers #PAL9772 will work on the A.R.E. MX series truck cap you referenced on your 2017 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Short Bed. This will give you a clean look along with the keyless…

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Answer 10

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

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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