Thanks for the video. My sister just got a 2020 Ranger and ordered one of these tailgate dampers. It says you should have the Dealer install it. After seeing this video i called her and told her i would install it when it comes in. I had to go buy a T-50, I'm all set :).
Hey man get the black ranger stickers for the back of the tailgate. Just put them on my tailgate and it looks so much better. I bought the $15 ones from Amazon and they’re decent quality. Thanks for the video. I’ll be putting my tailgate damper on soon. More ranger videos please. Oil catch can video sure would be nice. It’s looking like it’s gonna be a real pain to put it on
This was cool AF, also surprised you only need it on one side and that is a plus. Now I had to subscribe after watching this one and your oil change vid because my Ranger will be arriving in 10 days from now.
@@TheWiscoGuyz XLT, Black Appearance package, FX4, Magnetic Grey and I got them to throw in the cover. We are getting 3 vehicles for my family so we got a decent deal. 2 Rangers and an F150 Lariat.
@@TheWiscoGuyz That's funny because I had my heart set on the blue too but then I saw a few cool options that the blackout package came with and it was a deal breaker for me( because it looks extremely cool with the grey and blackout too). It automatically comes with the tough spray bed liner and 18 inch rims so I was sold right there. I still have my FJ Cruiser that is blue. I will be selling that one in the coming months. It was honestly the best most reliable vehicle I ever owned.
Just got a new Ranger about a week ago and ordered the damper, as i was doing it i had noticed with the tailgate closed there seems to be a lot of back and forth play and doesn't sit tight and flush like a lot of other trucks ive had. Was wondering if that is something you've noticed with your truck or if anyone else that reads this has noticed with their Ranger? (Noticed before adding damper)
Last year I had a ford ranger come into the body shop for that same issue. We adjusted the strikers for the latches forward to put more resistance on the latches themselves. Seemed to work well....
Was your bottom bolts insanely hard to Allen wrench in? And did you get it flush and tight on the tailgate? I wasn’t able to get mine complete tight, it has a little play and gap. Not bad imo but didn’t know if this would bring upon future issues?
Luv this. Haven't added on my 2021 yet... bcuz I'm hearing reports of the gas shock causing the tailgate cable to pinch when closed & to scratch the affected contact points/areas. Have you (or anyone else) experienced this? Thanks
I have a tailgate weatherstrip seal kit I'm planning to install, will it impede the installation of this product? (ESI ultimate tailgate seal kit) Thanks!
Hello I have installed this tailgate damper and I'm finding the tailgate cable is getting in behind the shock and is starting to Frey the cable and wear the paint off. I have to push the cable over to stop it from happening. Is there any solutions to stop this from happening? Thanks
Installed yesterday on my 2021 and the tailgate cable on the damper side seems to have a little slack; and it looks like yours does after install as well (at 8:17 when you slap the tailgate the cable tightens). If I sit on the tailgate, the damper extends enough for the cable to take over. Just curious if after 7+ months the damper is still holding the weight or if there is a "break in" period and the cable is now fully supporting the weight. Comments on other installs have the same observation, with no reports of issues.
Does this part fit the 2019 Ranger? The P/N and Website show this only fits the 2020 Ranger and do not list one for the 2019, but physically do not see a difference between the two.
I installed one of these yesterday and when I installed it and tested it it was perfect but now it makes a loud groaning sound when dropping tailgate can’t figure it out.
The damper is great in that I can trust my young kids to open the tailgate and not let it just drop. However, being a truck owner myself off and on since 1993 and last one I bought was a 99 F250 SD, when I open the gate of my '19 Ranger now with the damper, it seems to take too long to open when I could have easily opened it in a controlled manner faster than the damped drop. Anyone else feel the same way or is it just me?
Appreciate your posting this so much. Not complicated at all after watching - took me 10 minutes to install.
Oh yeah put one on mine after about a week of ownership super simple and easy to install keep the videos coming in
Thanks for watching!
It actually works as described in the video. It took me less than 20 minutes to complete.
Awesome! Happy the video helped. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the video. My sister just got a 2020 Ranger and ordered one of these tailgate dampers. It says you should have the Dealer install it. After seeing this video i called her and told her i would install it when it comes in. I had to go buy a T-50, I'm all set :).
Nice! How she liking the ranger so far?
@@TheWiscoGuyz She loves it. She couldn't see over the hood of the TRD because of the hood scoop. Seat wouldn't go high enough for some reason.
Literally watched the video and installed it at the same time. That easy.
Thanks for watching! Make sure you subscribe for more Ranger content!
Thank you for posting. Used the walk through. Made a simple mod all that much easier.
Thanks for watching! Glad it made things easier!
Buying the Ranger Lariat soon...definitely installing one of those!
Awesome! They are a must it seems like!
This will be mod #1 for my soon to be Ford Ranger!
✌🏼😎👍🏼
Love your videos bro.. hate people that criticise your ways even tho you mention it's the 1st time your are doing work..
I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!
Hey man get the black ranger stickers for the back of the tailgate. Just put them on my tailgate and it looks so much better. I bought the $15 ones from Amazon and they’re decent quality. Thanks for the video. I’ll be putting my tailgate damper on soon. More ranger videos please. Oil catch can video sure would be nice. It’s looking like it’s gonna be a real pain to put it on
Glad I ran across this video... I'll certainly add this to my 2019 Lariat..
Nice! Thanks for watching!
Me too!!!!
@@TheWiscoGuyz Will the part number DZ43206 fit on the 2021 Ranger?
@@knarfggor yes that should work.
@@TheWiscoGuyz Thank You!
I just got this part delivered today. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
Good job and great explanation 👍🏼
This was cool AF, also surprised you only need it on one side and that is a plus. Now I had to subscribe after watching this one and your oil change vid because my Ranger will be arriving in 10 days from now.
Awsome! What specs you order your ranger in?
@@TheWiscoGuyz XLT, Black Appearance package, FX4, Magnetic Grey and I got them to throw in the cover. We are getting 3 vehicles for my family so we got a decent deal. 2 Rangers and an F150 Lariat.
@@billbates5475 nice! I almost did a black out package with magnetic XLT Ranger as well... But i had to have lighting blue...
@@TheWiscoGuyz That's funny because I had my heart set on the blue too but then I saw a few cool options that the blackout package came with and it was a deal breaker for me( because it looks extremely cool with the grey and blackout too). It automatically comes with the tough spray bed liner and 18 inch rims so I was sold right there. I still have my FJ Cruiser that is blue. I will be selling that one in the coming months. It was honestly the best most reliable vehicle I ever owned.
@@TheWiscoGuyz BTW how much did the damper cost?
MY Man...thanks for the video much appreciated.
Thanks for watching
added this to my 2020 Lariat and easy to do. cost $49.95.
Just got a new Ranger about a week ago and ordered the damper, as i was doing it i had noticed with the tailgate closed there seems to be a lot of back and forth play and doesn't sit tight and flush like a lot of other trucks ive had. Was wondering if that is something you've noticed with your truck or if anyone else that reads this has noticed with their Ranger? (Noticed before adding damper)
Last year I had a ford ranger come into the body shop for that same issue. We adjusted the strikers for the latches forward to put more resistance on the latches themselves. Seemed to work well....
@@TheWiscoGuyz Thanks, I'll give that a try.
Added one to mine... great MOD, i have noticed some pinching of the cable though.
Great video! Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video bro. New subscriber here
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Was your bottom bolts insanely hard to Allen wrench in? And did you get it flush and tight on the tailgate? I wasn’t able to get mine complete tight, it has a little play and gap. Not bad imo but didn’t know if this would bring upon future issues?
Yes they where tight to get in and should be flush.
I own a ranger, and they should have come factory that way, I mean really, it's a simple cheap gas shock, lol
NS! You spend $40 grand and Ford can't "throw it in"?
Ordering a 2022 Ranger Lariat 4x4 FX4 soon and love your channel.
Do you recommend one or two tailgate dampers. Thanks
Just one is all you need
It's making a very loud sound when dropping the tailgate. Any solutions?
Luv this. Haven't added on my 2021 yet... bcuz I'm hearing reports of the gas shock causing the tailgate cable to pinch when closed & to scratch the affected contact points/areas. Have you (or anyone else) experienced this? Thanks
I haven't noticed any scratches
@@TheWiscoGuyz Awesome. Thanks!
You should have left the dampener off until the end to keep it out of the way..otherwise good job.
I have a tailgate weatherstrip seal kit I'm planning to install, will it impede the installation of this product? (ESI ultimate tailgate seal kit)
Thanks!
From what im seeing on that kit from esi. It should work with the tailgate damper. Thanks for watching
Ford price $84 Deezeeze $46
Is one good enough or should you do one on each side?
One is good enough for sure
Hello I have installed this tailgate damper and I'm finding the tailgate cable is getting in behind the shock and is starting to Frey the cable and wear the paint off. I have to push the cable over to stop it from happening. Is there any solutions to stop this from happening?
Thanks
I haven't found a solution for that yet
LOL I put the brackets on backwards, oops.
If anyone else did this, you can pull the clip off the rounded part to remove.
Lol it happens
Installed yesterday on my 2021 and the tailgate cable on the damper side seems to have a little slack; and it looks like yours does after install as well (at 8:17 when you slap the tailgate the cable tightens). If I sit on the tailgate, the damper extends enough for the cable to take over. Just curious if after 7+ months the damper is still holding the weight or if there is a "break in" period and the cable is now fully supporting the weight. Comments on other installs have the same observation, with no reports of issues.
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@@TheWiscoGuyz Thanks for the update!
Thanks for watching
Can I put this on the passenger side?
No you can not
This torx socket is t50??
Yes size is T-50
Hi, does it help during lifting as well?
Very little. More so it doesn't slam down when opening.
I put mine in and when my gail lowers it groans
You'll have that from time to time.
Does this part fit the 2019 Ranger? The P/N and Website show this only fits the 2020 Ranger and do not list one for the 2019, but physically do not see a difference between the two.
2019 to 2020 ranger are identical. It should fit.
@@TheWiscoGuyz perfect! Thank you
Your welcome! Thanks for watching!
2019 and 2020 are the same. I put the same one on my 2019, worked fine.
I installed one of these yesterday and when I installed it and tested it it was perfect but now it makes a loud groaning sound when dropping tailgate can’t figure it out.
Weird.. Maybe the strut is noisy??? I would make sure nothings hitting on on anything or binding
TheWiscoGuyz yeah nothing seems to be hitting maybe if I lubracate the strut
@@MrBemarti lube it up and see if it changes.
Installed the strut today and this one also makes noise when opening. Like a hissing sound.
The damper is great in that I can trust my young kids to open the tailgate and not let it just drop. However, being a truck owner myself off and on since 1993 and last one I bought was a 99 F250 SD, when I open the gate of my '19 Ranger now with the damper, it seems to take too long to open when I could have easily opened it in a controlled manner faster than the damped drop. Anyone else feel the same way or is it just me?