How to Install a Tailgate Assist -
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2014
- In today's Tech Tips episode, we show how easy it is to install a Dee Zee Tailgate Assist (#DZ43301) onto a Dodge Ram 1500 ('09-Current) and 2500/3500 ('10-Current). Use these simple tips to make your installation a breeze!
Need help with the nutsert step? Check out this handy video:
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Just installed one of these on my Ram Works great. A couple of small tips (nothing life changing).
1. Use the written directions supplied with the kit. They are slightly different than the video. Mine was dated 9/25/2018 and the video here is from 2014.
2. If you can, set up the nutsert tool the night before you plan to install. Set the nut too the correct spacing (3/4"), lay a bead of loctite and thread the nutsert on and snug it against the washer Let it set overnight. No need to wait an hour
3. If you have a 10mm gearwrench, mark the nut of the nutsert tool on the side of it (I used whiteout) and use a gearwrench to tighten.
Just installed mine, I had to remove the rubber bumper for proper closing, excellent product.
Highly recommend these are awesome and the support is great as I messed up my blind nut and they took care of me which I will not forget,thanks
Never could have installed mine w/o this video. Thanks!
Great instructional video. Thanks!
You may want to update this video, as loctite is no longer with the kit and there is a spacer inserted. Made it easier to do for sure
How can I get a new clip for the shock? Mine broke after few days other than that I love this
Is it okay to install the dampener the other way? Upside down . My cable makes a slapping noise upon opening if I install it the correct way.
The cable clip 2:00 gets jammed between the shock and the inner channel of the truck body 2:06. So now it takes one hand to open the latch and one hand to unjam the cable clip.
Any tricks to get the cable not to jam?
@@mxfreaks I originally had it so the flat side was facing the left, as they appeared to have theirs. I rotated it to the right and now it seems to be working.
Same problem here. They have revised the tailgate bracket since this video was made. The new design makes the piston sit farther back when in the closed position allowing the cable to become snagged. I gave up on mine and removed it. Very disappointed.
@@aarontackett8400 I got it to work by rotating the clip about 180 degrees while on the cable. Must put a little twist in it.
I just installed it today, 29 Nov 2020. And the instructions said to remove the rubber stopper, so I did. Do I need to put it back?
My cable clip broke when trying to squeeze it on to cable anyone have ideas for a replacement that will do the same thing
Do you have tailgate open and close 2012chev truck
i love this my only issue is that the cable pops out from the side when closing the tail gate so i have to open the tailgate and then push it to the left of the strut and it then stays inside instead of poking thru the gap. i have tried rotating and moving the black plastic part but cant seem to figure out what i am doing wrong. any help?
ya, take it off and throw it away. thats the only fix that worked for me
I got 2 different plates in my kit and no lock tight is this the wrong kit or did someone package it wrong I received what the instructions call a bottom plate but it doesn't show where the bottom plate goes on the truck🤔 it just says install bottom plate on step 3 do since no lock tight what color do I need some christmas gift
Same similar kit but different & this video is dated. What did you do?? Follow instructions in kit?
How long will gas strut last and how much is a new one?
I installed one of these on my 2016 Ram 2500 and four years later it still works fine. I am sure at some point you will have to replace the strut but for me these have worked fine. I have installed these on my last 6 Ram trucks from my 3500 Dually, two 2500 rams and three 1500 rams, I have never had one of these fail on me. I have been buying Ram trucks since 1996. I just traded in my 2016 Ram 2500 for a 2019 Ram 1500 Classic ecoDiesel and will be installing yet another DeeZee tailgate assist on this truck today.
anyone know an easy way to remove the shock from the ball ....started to rain on me and i was ruched ..installed shock upside down ......my bad
you just have to pull it HARD. It will come off.
The parts that come with this kit are now different than what’s shown in the video. The instructions have changed as well. The new bracket that mounts to the tailgate positions the piston farther back when in the closed position allowing the tailgate cable to become lodged between the bedside and the piston making it nearly impossible to get the tailgate open. Very disappointed. I’d rather have the design shown in the video. Had one on my last truck (ford) and loved it. The one for my ram had to be taken off because it was creating more problems than it fixed. Very disappointed.
My internal part just keeps spinning, it never expands. I've watched all the videos and read instructions. Just can't get this to work. What am I doing wrong?
Download our instructions at deezee.com that gives two recommendations for this issue on the final page. We recommend using the thread lock or masking tape. www.deezee.com/product_images/DZ%2043301%20061715.pdf
thanks, painters tape did the trick!
How exactly did u use to painters tape??
Page can't be found... Typical.
I've had four of these across two trucks and all of them have had the nutsert fail within a year. And zero support from Deezee. Works well, when it works. But fails very prematurely.
maybe add one on each side? Think I'll try that on mine after your comment!
@@justinbivelacque2432 The company specifically says NOT to add one to the passenger side as the tailgate may come off.
@@Josef_R Good to know, I didn't even think about it lifting the tailgate off but I don't think that would realistically happen on my truck at least. It takes a good amount of force outward of the pivot to take mine off. I'm about to install one and if I don't like it I'd be willing to risk trying two. I'll report back if I do.
@@mxfreaks The reason they fail is because the crushable insert fails and comes loose. My guess is because people aren't installing it correctly with the loctite provided and it doesn't seat properly. The loctite helps it go in straight. But when it works, it works, you don't need two.
@@Josef_R I agree but also with two you would split the load on the nutsert so it would have 50% less weight on it which would make it to less likely to fail IMO.
I just installed the DZ43301 on my 2016 Ram 1500 and it works great. One thing I noticed is that when closing the tailgate the cylinder hits the rubber tailgate stop/spacer making the tailgate bind just a little before latching. I moved the top ball mount as far toward the tailgate as it would allow and that helped some, but could be better. When I get some more time to work on it I may need to cut away a little clearance in that rubber stop/spacer to give the cylinder a place to rest into.
I think you're supposed to remove the the rubber stop/spacer (step 7 in instructions). I believe it is no longer needed as the hard-straight cylinder should not contact the body, and it serves as a stopper for the cable.
@@Norros0 Thanks for taking the time for the reply Marcin. I installed it according to the video and the spacer was never removed. See it at 2:08 in the video. One thing worth noting, those rubber stoppers (one each side) are what keeps the tailgate centered on the back of the truck.
The current instructions say the rubber bumper piece needs to be removed. i wish i had known that before purchase - i watched several videos prior to purchase, and none mentioned that. The rubber piece helps keep the tailgate from rattling.
FYI IF YOU HAVE A 2017 F-150?
Will this fit on a 2017 F150?
A: As per Dee Zee this will not work on your 2017 Ford F150. They will be releasing new part number 43205 that is designed for you vehicle in early March. I hope this helps! Mary/DirectDistributing
THANK YOU VERY MUCH , MARY!
LET ME: AND ALL OF US HOW AND WHEN TO GET ONE?
YOU JUST SOLD #1 IF YOU LET ME KNOW WHERE?
THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR CARE AND CONCERN! 😀
Simple and cheap.
Will this work on a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500?
It's a different one I bought one on Amazon everything is the same except the bolt that holds the top of cable is different you remove the torque head bolt and replace it with just a ball head bolt to snap on the strut
I tried to install this model onto my 2006 ram 1500. Everything went perfect until I tried to close the tailgate. It appears the shock assist is too long which won't allow the tailgate to close. I guess it won't fit any other year beside 2009 and up.
@@oneloveyessah the one you need for your o6 ram dz 43300 used it on my 05 ram no problems
@@bigt5699 i modified the bracket and it works perfect now on my 2006.
@@oneloveyessah 👍
Couple bucks more you can get inside the taillight shocks that is out of the element.
Can anyone reference this kit for behind the tail light mount?? I just did bulbs on my 2500 and I don't understand how that would fit/work....
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My tailgate falls faster than what is shown in this video???
Check to see if you installed the strut upside down. I saw where someone else had the same problem and they installed it upside down. The end that you pull to extend it snaps on at the bottom on the tailgate
I just installed the kit. The shock absorber is weak. I regret the installation. In addition, it took a good hour of work.
The thumbnail for this video shows the completed install with the rubber bumper removed and the instructions say to remove it. Why is it not removed in the video???
Just installed this on my passenger side. Now I have to order another one to put it on the right side. My tailgate literally falls off the bushing with the assist on the passenger side.
The instructions clearly state to install on the driver’s side only.
Mine broke in two days