Which DeeZee Tailgate Assist Fits 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

Question

Question:

Will it fit my 08 Dodge Ram 1500??

asked by: Aaron

0

Expert Reply:

We have two different tailgate-assist products that are compatible with your 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The DeeZee # DZ43300 provides resistance that makes lowering the tailgate easier.

Hopkins offers what they can a Tailgate EasyLift, part # 74211 that is a torsion spring that removes about 80 percent of the weight of the tailgate, which would make it easier to raise the tailgate.

expert reply by: Mike L

0

Answer 1

Yes, Firestone offers either their Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2299 rated for up to 5,000lbs of capacity or the Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs #F2701 rated for a capacity up to 7,500lbs. Do note both of these kits are still…

view full answer...

Answer 2

The psi of your trailer tires will be listed on the side wall. It will list the max psi which is what you will want to fill them to regardless of how much weight you have. For reference, the 4.80 x 12 tires we carry have a 60 psi max for load range…

view full answer...

Answer 3

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…

view full answer...

Answer 4

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…

view full answer...

Answer 5

The wires under the hood for power to the factory 7-Way and power for a brake controller under the dash are sometimes rather hard to see. The wire for the factory 7-Way power is located under the master cylinder and is taped to the wiring harness…

view full answer...

Answer 6

We do offer a tailgate assist for your 2001 Dodge Ram from Hopkins, part #74211. The Hopkins EasyLift is a torsion spring that helps control the descent of the tailgate when you're opening it but the spring action removes much of the weight…

view full answer...

Answer 7

Thank you for your purchase of the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C16120 from etrailer, and the two bolts on the side of the head unit #C16520 should not be coming loose. According to Curt, you should make sure those two bolts are torqued to 175…

view full answer...

Answer 8

Based on your description of the issue you are having, it sounds like you might have the brake adjusted too tightly on the driver side. To make sure that the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit #23-47-48 you installed on your camper are adjusted…

view full answer...

Answer 9

The manufacturer DeeZee does not list the Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System part #DZ43102 as a fit for a 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ. However, we have had two separate reviews which I have attached for you that state the product will…

view full answer...

Answer 10

The fifth wheel rail kit part #C16441-204 weighs a total of 60 lbs and the fifth wheel hitch part #C16521 weighs 193 lbs. Combined these two weight 253 lbs.

view full answer...

Answer 11

The only options we have for a Class V high capacity trailer hitch for your 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 are ones that are going to fit below the factory hitch. Since the factory hitch is essentially part of the rear chassis of the truck it has to be left on.…

view full answer...

Which DeeZee Tailgate Assist Fits 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

Products Referenced in This Question

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Instructions

Miscellaneous Media

Continue Researching