Dee Zee® DZ43203 - Tailgate Assist

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    • Only one tailgate assist required per vehicle
    • Mounts to driver's side
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    Vehicle Fitment

    Ford

    Specifications

    Type
    Hydraulic
    Color
    Black
    Finish
    Painted / Powder Coated
    Placement on Vehicle
    Driver Side
    Country of Origin
    CN

    Features

    • Allows tailgate to glide slowly open by itself once opened
    • Designed to stand up to repeated, heavy-duty operation
    • All parts are fitted specifically for your make and model
    • Gas strut works in conjunction with OEM tailgate support cables
    • Installation is easy with no drilling
    • 3-year manufacturer warranty
    • Proudly manufactured in the United States

    Product Details

    Tailgate Assist by Dee Zee®. 1 Piece. Tailgate to glide slowly and safely down on its own once opened. Parts are fitted specifically to work in conjunction with factory tailgate support cables for your make and model. Easy, no drill installation. Manufactured from industry-leading materials using up-to-date equipment, it ensures everlasting reliability and enduring value. This product is distinguished by total quality assurance, unsurpassed by anybody else.

    Installation

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    When you are carrying a lot of heavy items in both arms, the simple act of opening your truck's tailgate can become a cumbersome process. After pulling a release handle which may or may not work well due to loose or misadjusted linkages, juggling things around in your arms as you lower a heavy steel tailgate is awkward. If a package or the tailgate panel itself has ever slid out of your hands and fallen hard, you will greatly appreciate the Tailgate Assist kit from Dee Zee. It features one gas strut and related hardware that bolt easily in place that allow your tailgate to glide open slowly, safely, and gracefully.

    Installation is straightforward. Using standard tools, simply unhook the driver's side tailgate support cable, then replace the original mounting bolts with new ones supplied in the kit designed for the gas strut. Once the support cable is reinstalled, your tailgate will latch tightly in place with no clearance issues or difficulty. Dee Zee has tested and developed the gas strut and related components to heavy duty specifications to ensure many years of smooth operation, even in the most extreme of temperatures and the dirtiest of environments. Dee Zee proudly manufactures the Tailgate Assist kit in the United States and backs it with a 3-year warranty to ensure your satisfaction.

    Brand:
    Part Number:
    DZ43203
    UPC:
    019023985638

    Reviews

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    5 of 5
    No Not Tailgate Hard Openings
    I love this tailgate assist. The tailgate no longer just drops open and the shock doesn't interfere with any of the tailgate functions. Easy to install.
    Dee Zee® - Tailgate Assist
    Posted by Shayla (North Las Vegas, NV) / June 11, 20212012 Ford F-250
    4 of 5
    Tailgate Assist
    It took a few minutes to understand the instructions for the tailgate attachment bolt, but once I figured it out the install went smoothly. It's a nice add on feature. Hopefully, it lasts.
    Dee Zee® DZ43203 - Tailgate Assist
    Posted by Jay (Mandeville, LA) / October 24, 20182012 Ford F-250
    5 of 5
    Tailgate Assist
    Installed this on my 2015F250 which has a heavy tailgate. By following the instructions provided the install took about a half an hour. Product is as advertised and only which I would have purchased this along time ago. Highly recommend this product.
    Dee Zee® DZ43203 - Tailgate Assist
    Posted by John (Springhill, KS) / July 14, 2017
    5 of 5
    Tailgate Assist
    Works great.
    Dee Zee® DZ43203 - Tailgate Assist
    Posted by Curtis (Fort Worth, TX) / December 04, 20162014 Ford F-250
    5 of 5
    Tailgate Assist
    It's a good product, very easy to install and it's a good part for my truck.
    Dee Zee® DZ43203 - Tailgate Assist
    Posted by Melanie (Saint-hubert, QC) / March 26, 2016
    5 of 5
    Tailgate Assist
    Takes the heavy out of heaviness. Great. Installation of the jamb nut was a little tricky. I'm not sure if the scale in the photo was off, of whether the 3/4 inch should have been inside as shown in the picture, rather than overall. I just spaced it bigger (overall) and tightened until no spin without counting the prescribed turns.
    Dee Zee® DZ43203 - Tailgate Assist
    Posted by Mike (Lowell, IN) / March 02, 20162002 Ford F-150
    5 of 5
    Dee Zee Tailgate Assist Installation
    The Dee Zee Tailgate Assist was relatively simple to install on my 2003 F250. It's a little tricky to get the blind nut to squash up properly, but you can use either the tape method that comes in the instructions or what I did was secure it in a vice and slowly took up the drive screw until the blind nut ribs started to expand. ( I gave it 4 stars for this part if you are not the mechanical type.) Do it just enough to still be able to fit in the tailgate hole. However, if you go a little too far you can squish it back with a mid-size Channel Lock or similar pliers. Be sure to torque to the specified 11 psf so it doesn't spin. Everything else is straight forward. The damper snaps right on and really makes a difference in lowering a heavy tailgate. I haven't tried to remove the damper yet (no need to, it's brand new), but it should just pop off. Recommend it if it's a hassle for you to manhandle the tailgate. Installed it in about 20 minutes including removing necessary existing parts.
    Dee Zee® DZ43203 - Tailgate Assist
    Posted by Richard (Scotts Valley, CA) / November 08, 20152003 Ford F-250
    5 of 5
    Dee Zee Tailgate Assist
    The Dee Zee tailgate assist works pretty good for my 2013 ford F-250 but the tailgate is so heavy, i had to buy another so it would close more easy.
    Dee Zee® DZ43203 - Tailgate Assist
    Posted by Dillon (Fort Worth, TX) / June 22, 20152013 Ford F-250
    5 of 5
    Tailgate Assist
    This installed very easy. Liked the no drilling aspect of the installation!
    Posted by Dave (Kila, MT) / June 26, 20141997 Ford F-150
    5 of 5
    Tailgate Assist
    In terms of appearance, ease of installation, price, and quality I rate all 5 stars.
    Dee Zee® DZ43203 - Tailgate Assist
    Posted by Marvin (Mcminnville, TN) / January 25, 20142013 Ford F-250

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