2017-2021 Super Duty F250/F350 OEM Tailgate Assist Install | Better than DeeZee!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ส.ค. 2024
- This video demonstrates how to install an OEM tailgate assist on a Super Duty, part number HC3Z-99406A10-A.
Check out the timecodes below to skip through sections of the video!
This assist is hidden from view and integrated into the truck behind the tail light, unlike products such as the DeeZee tailgate assist.
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:21 - OEM Tailgate Assist Unboxing
0:52 - Installing Lower Gas Strut Mount
2:12 - How to Remove Tail Light 2017+ F250
2:52 - How to Remove Tailgate 2017+ F250
4:20 - How to Remove Tailgate Hinge
5:15 - How to Install OEM Tailgate Assist 2017+ F250
8:03 - Reinstalling Tail Light
8:25 - How to Install Tailgate 2017+ F250
9:09 - Outro - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Nice job! I recently ordered the tailgate assist and will be installing next week. Your video was very helpful.
Great video. I ordered the part from Ford on April 3, 2023. Almost 2 months and still waiting for it. But, once I get it, I know it will be easy to install. 😀
Well done to you and both of your lovely assistants! Thanks for posting this.
Nicely done ! Easy to follow. I just ordered one for my new F350. I had the DZ on my last truck. It was better than nothing but didn't supply much dampening. Going with the Ford part this time.
Great video and the **exact** info I needed. Thank you very much!
Such an inexpensive but useful upgrade! Nice video. I just put mine on today.
awesome job. You made it look so easy! THANKS
Thanks for taking the time and effort. It was very helpful. Nice family you have.
Thank you!
I'm installing my tailgate assist now, good video thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Thank You for the informative and educational video, thank you too your beautiful helpers as well...
good job....im gonna have to do one now. Thanks for the video
Awesome, you won't be disappointed!
I put one on my f350 a few weeks ago and it opens super slow. I dont have the tailgate step so maybe that extra weight makes a difference. Thanks for the video
I installed one today and have the same issue. Did it ever speed up after some use?
Thank you for the video
Good video! I'm ordering one today
Thanks for watching!
That works a hell of a lot better then the cheap way. don’t ask me how I know 😂
Nice 👍
Great video thanks!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Great video, thank you. I'm definitely ordering this for my f350 xlt.
Thanks for watching!
So Ford didn't thread the nut under the bumper. Hoping my neighbor has a tap to thread it with.
@@fighthard21 You tried it? It doesn't look threaded but it is.
He didn't have one...the adventure continues...
Tap broke (bought from a big box store). Drill out the factory nut. The bolt is long enough that I was able to put a lock nut on past the factory welded nut. I'm sure there is another way, but this works.
Just drill the lower bolt out with a 3/8’ drill bit and install a m8x1.50mm nylon nut on back side to install the lower shock mount bolt with ease
Late to the game, but I've installed two of these.
The trick is to thread the ball mount from the opposite way/nut side first to start the threads, run it all the way up and remove....then it'll start by hand from the correct side easily.
Yes, a ratcheting closed end over the ball will make tightening it easier....you need to put the wrench on 1st since there's not enough room to put it on after you start the stud....but plenty of room to remove it after tight.
Another thing I found is find a saw horse, table or another set of hands to just remove one cable and one side of the tailgate...use towels, Styrofoam or similar and lay the gate on the support....or just have a buddy hold it for the 1 minute to remove the bracket and install the new one...no need to completely remove the tailgate.
I cannot believe anyone would install the aftermarket damper vs. this OEM one.
Any tips on getting the bolt started on the underside? It is not pre-threaded and you have to cut your own threads.
If I remember correctly I was able to just start it by hand and then use the box wrench to tighten it up.
I’m dealing with the same issue right now. Any pointers?
@@dancopeland6678
Late to the game, but I've installed two of these.
The trick is to thread the ball mount from the opposite way/nut side first to start the threads, run it all the way up and remove....then it'll start by hand from the correct side easily.
Yes, a ratcheting closed end over the ball will make tightening it easier....you need to put the wrench on 1st since there's not enough room to put it on after you start the stud....but plenty of room to remove it after tight.
Another thing I found is find a saw horse, table or another set of hands to just remove one cable and one side of the tailgate...use towels, Styrofoam or similar and lay the gate on the support....or just have a buddy hold it for the 1 minute to remove the bracket and install the new one...no need to completely remove the tailgate.
I cannot believe anyone would install the aftermarket damper vs. this OEM one.
I hate that the tailgate cables are now different length with the assist installed, but not with out it.
What do you mean they are a different length? They got pulled out some when you did the install?
@@ironwoodoverland mine on my 2019 are slightly different.
Can I install this one in a 2007 model? Any ideas?
Doubtful, they are completely different body styles. You would probably need to find out if they made a similar part for trucks of that generation.
@@ironwoodoverland Thank you for your help! I think that I will buy one and see if, with some adjustments, it will fit... If did not, DeeZee will do the job. Thanks again.
@@ferraraleo If the part hinge part that holds the tail gate is the same or will work, I'm sure you'd be able to drill and tap the lower part of the gas strut if it doesn't line up to a hole.
@@ferraraleo did you ever find out if it works? I have a 2005.....
I would've just gotten a gooseneck and save time and effort. And in the long run. Probably money.
What do you mean by a gooseneck?
Music is too loud
Thanks for the feedback!
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