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Relieve strain while lifting your tailgate with this easy to install torsion bar. The bar installs between the truck bed and tailgate, allowing it to work with truck toppers, and even spray-on and plastic bedliners. You will be able to lift your tailgate with ease as the torsion bar reduced 30 to 40 pounds of weight to just 4 to 7 pounds.
Tailgate EasyLift
Significantly reduce the weight of your tailgate with this torsion bar. This item allows you to easily lift and lower your tailgate, providing the convenience of not having to set down your tools, groceries, sports equipment or picnic basket just to access the truck bed. Ideal for any truck user such as contractors, mechanics, and craftsmen.
Video of Tailgate EasyLift - Remove 80 Percent of the Tailgate's Weight!
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Today we are going to show you part number 74211 from Hoppy. This is Hoppys Tailgate EasyLift. What this is, is a device that actually takes the weight off the tailgate and makes it easier to lift up and down. In most cases it will take up to 80 percent of the weight of the tailgate off your hands. It is actually pretty easy to install. As soon as you open it up you can see the instructions on what to do to install it. Basically you only have to drill two holes. One gets drilled into the tailgate itself and the other gets drilled into the truck bed itself. Most of the time on a tailgate you take two arms and you have got to really kind of push and shove it up in there. With the EasyLift it actually does not require that much effort at all. You can do it easily one-handed while probably carrying something in that arm, too. And also, when you let it down, it does not really flop down all that hard it actually has a controlled descent. And again, it just makes it smooth going up into the bed when you close it. And there you have it for part number 74211 from Hoppy, the Tailgate EasyLift.
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Average Customer Rating: 
4.7 out of 5 stars (54 Customer Reviews)
by: Kent M.08/17/2010
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An uplifting idea Excellent product. Does exactly what it says it will do. Definitely have a helper to reinstall the gate. The video here is a bit misleading. The template should not be placed on the truck bed to establish the "A" hole (the one that goes in the truck body). It needs to be placed even with the top of the pivot point, which is quite a bit lower than the truck bed (at least on my F-150). 3359
by: Henry M08/05/2009
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WOW, my liftgate is so light! I have been researching this product on the web for awhile, and finally decided to get it. Now I regret not getting it earlier. My 03 Dodge Ram's tailgate was very heavy and I was tired of dropping it. The product did exactly as advertised. Installation was fairly simple as long as you measure accurately. The hard part was remounting the tailgate with the spring onto the bed. I did this by myself but would definitely recommend a helper. After installation, I noticed that the drilled holes bent in the direction of the bar. I assume this is normal. All the ore important to place the holes accurately. I mocked up the spring with the tailgate before drilling. I did put primer on the drilled holes to prevent future rust. Hope that works.2213
by: Claude H.04/22/2008
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Back saver Instructions easy to follow,, product easy to install. Good Price787
by: Lonnie W.04/08/2011
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I recieved this product and installed it right away. It works great. I have purchased the other type of tailgate assist before and they ended up failing in short order. This thing is so simple yet so effective and there is not much to fail. I have a Dodge Ram 2500 and the tailgate is very heavy. This assist makes it feel like nothing both going down and back up. I recomend it to anyone who would like their tailgate to feel weightless.11329
by: Clint H.06/03/2009
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Amazing difference! Fairly easy to install if you pay close attention to the instructions regarding variances for different truck brands. Really impressed with how easy tailgate now lifts-definitely worth the price. 1937
by: Fred C11/08/2011
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Excellent product. Easy to install!!!! 26716
by: Greg V.06/02/2011
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Amazing.... Takes about 10-15 minutes to install. When I told my wife I was purchasing this item along with the mirror extensions she questioned the need for the Easy Tailgate Lift. She said our tailgate wasn't heavy or hard for her to open or close. After I installed the lift she was totally amazed at how much easier she could open and close the tailgate. One hand is all that's needed. Every item we've purchased from etrailer.com has been over and above our expectations. I'll be searching the website for more unique products.15925
by: Buck G05/15/2008
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should be OEM from mfg template for drilling holes could have been more accurate, but otherwise a great product.869
by: Larry c.03/30/2013
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once again etrailer has outdone themselves! ordered product late afternoon and it was delivered NEXT day! this is the third tailgate easy lift i have purchased. it's a simple great item. no more heavy tailgates.73390
by: Robert C03/26/2013
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Tailgate easy lift is just that. Easy to install and make raising and lowering the tailgate on my Dodge 3500 so much easier. As usual, very quick shipping and customer response. I would recommend etrailer.com to anyone needing associated parts and equipment. I have order several times and completely satisfied each time.72568
by: FRANK03/12/2013
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Works great. Should be a standard option on trucks70125
by: Eric03/01/2013
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Great product makes tailgate so much easier to lift fast install and I even did it myself but would have been much easier if I had someone with me. 68283
by: Kevin C.02/21/2013
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good for the cost install was ok but third person would make the install much easyer love it.67253
by: Paul02/11/2013
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Really does help as long as it lasts it will be great.65777
by: James02/07/2013
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Easy to install, happy I installed it 65389
by: Ron01/05/2013
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Product works excellent but installation is a little tricky. I think there should be a specific template (for drilling) for every vehicle Make and Model. The instructions weren't clear enough so I had to do a little guessing. Product works great!62488
by: Tailgate EZ Lift01/03/2013
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I own 3 Chevy Avalanches and I've installed this on all 3 of them. Love this product. The transaction from etrailer was simply amazing. Great service,follow up and super fast shipping. Can't wait to browse their site to see what else I may want to buy from them.62387
by: Jim M.12/15/2012
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Great product,easy to install,good easy to follow instructions.61553
by: Frank B11/07/2012
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A great product for the money,had it installed on my 2005 Ram and now installed on new 2012 Ram.58937
by: Jerry H./doch29@aol10/23/2012
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I allready have one in my truck and love it, the last one I purchased was for a frind . The easy lift tailgate is the best thing since popco rn. Love your large selection of parts ,will keep etrailer in my favorits.57930
by: Tip10/12/2012
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Super fast shipping. Thank you 57082
by: Nick P.09/19/2012
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Awesome product! Unbelievable how such a simple design can improve the function of the tailgate. Truly impressed. Not only is it easy on the downward motion, but a breeze on the lift. No other product can compare. May be the best truck accessory I have purchased thus far. 55102
by: Randy F.08/29/2012
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Makes outing and closing tailgate a breeze. The only thing is I hate to have to remove the tailgate very often, because it's a pain to put back on with the easy life. 53510
by: steve k08/25/2012
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works great.I had another truck that already had one installed to look at. work slow & do it right.53053
by: Carl08/04/2012
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Great product, very fast shipping. 50525
by: James J.07/29/2012
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Make these heavy tailgates a lot safer and easy to handle. Great safety product if you have children. Thank you etrailer.com49686
by: Bill G07/26/2012
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Easylift installation was just as simple as video made it look. I was done 15 minutes. My wife gives 2 thumbs up.49454
by: mikfe f.07/24/2012
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easy to install,about 20-30 mins. Product does work well,only held onto truck with the holes you drill. I hope the holes don't widen over time as this might affect the performance of part, time will tell!49208
by: Rob Havinga07/13/2012
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Love the product. Delivery was as mentioned and deliverd on time. Installation was easy per enclosed instruction. However I am not able to provide a picture of the installed item at this time.47811
by: Jim H07/07/2012
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This device absolutely does what it is designed to do. I can't believe how light the tailgate is now on my 04 Dodge 2500. Make SURE to follow the template carefully for the hole that gets drilled in the tailgate. I thought I was smarter and drilled the hole wrong the first time. I forgot about the fact that the hole needs to be where the second bump in the bar is located. Once i drilled it in the right place, it works great. This job definitely requires two people to handle the tailgate. Three might have been better for getting the rod started in the tailgate hole. I am recommending this to all my friends with pickups. Much better than the coil spring and/or gas shock devices, plus it is costs less and is completely out of the way.47058
by: Kelly P.06/29/2012
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This product works great. Easy to install. Fast delivery from etrailer. Highly recommend this product to any pickup truck owner46271
by: Ken Y.05/22/2012
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Works great...very efficient! Thanks for the prompt shipping and good instructions. Can't believe how easy it is to close and open my tailgate with this device.41284
by: larry christopher05/17/2012
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this device could be the best thing since sliced bread! just wish i had thought of it. does exactly what it says it will do and is REALLY easy to install.40797
by: Jo05/14/2012
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Amazing customer service and cool new parts for your vehicle and discount prices.40514
by: Bob W.05/11/2012
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We installed this on my friend's truck, all while we were doing it razzing him about it not going to work......well he got the last laugh...this thing is great. I went home that night and ordered one. My truck is a 3500 Dodge Ram 4WD and the tailgate is heavy enough so that my wife could not lift it...now she can close it with one hand. If you have a heavy tailgate...this is what you need!!!40058
by: Jeff F.04/28/2012
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Very fast shipping!! Product was exactly as descibed. Very easy to install. Did it with only my wife and myself. Can actually open and with one finger.38663
by: Sam04/25/2012
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Installs in less than a hour. Instruction were easy to follow and it works great. Even my 5 year old can push the tailgate up. Not at enough to close it of course, but it is lightweight enough for her to push it up. You will need somebody to help put your tailgate back on. 38333
by: Larry christopher04/23/2012
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this product is so inexpensive and very effective.simple to install and reduced tailgate weight to approx. 5 lbs.38111
by: Glenn A03/16/2012
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This is the second truck I've owned, and the second EasyLift I've purchased. I love it. My tailgate can easily be opened and closed with one hand, even by my wife! Everyone with a tailgate should have one! I couldn't be happier! Also, the service, price, communications, and speed of shipping for etrailer.com can't be beat! Thanks!34155
by: Dennis D.02/21/2012
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It REALLY works!!!!! Easy to install. A few additional words in the instructions concerning how to get the rod flush, both in the upright, and in the gate would be helpful. And as a caution, for re-assembly 2 people (min) must be used, as stated in the instructions. Boy, what a pleasurable difference.32170
by: Austin Home Improvements01/25/2012
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AWESOME !!! 1st time buying from Etrailer Great pricing fast shipping and EZ lift tailgate works GREAT Thank You !!! 30349
by: Bing01/19/2012
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Great product. Really helps get my 80+ lb tailgate up. Product came really fast and everything came just like they said it would.29948
by: John McB01/03/2012
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Works great on my Dodge Ram. After drilling, would not work on my Chevy Avalanche due to double wall in box and thicker fiberglass tailgate.29051
What year was your avalanche? Looking to get this for my mom and she has a 2004 Avalanche. Having a hard time finding something for her vehicle so any help would be much appreciated. Thanks
comment by: Dennis - 10/17/2012
Currently, there aren't any tailgate assist products available for 2004 Avalanche. All the products that will fit your 2004 Chevy Avalanche can be found in our fit guide. If we add a tailgate assist that will work, it will show up in the fit listings. I've sent John a message letting him know you have a question on his review so he can come back and add any info he might have.
Patrick B - 10/17/2012 by: Chris12/07/2011
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Followed the installation instructions on the packaging, and went on no problem. There are some Youtube videos as well. Took most of the load off my Nissan Titan tailgate. When my wife was unloading things out of the bed after the install, she came back and said "Whatever you did to the truck worked. I was ready to use 2 hands to lower the tailgate but it was really light."27867
by: Frank P.03/01/2011
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Works great! A fraction of the cost compared to what the GM dealers charge. I have bought many items from your company and never yet have I been disappointed. Thanks!8146
by: jvjranch01/10/2008
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Also give a security factor Don't try this installation with out some assistance. Instructions say one person/friend for help, I recommend two. Lightens the weight of the tailgate greatly. Also adds to the security of anyone stealing the tailgate off of your truck due to the manner of how it is installed. Recommend this product, if nothing else your friend will be amazed at how light the tailgate feels on your truck. This was installed on an 06 Ford F-250 Superduty.562
by: John M.02/14/2013
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Don't like at all. No bushing for between sheet-metal an rod. I see tearing going on after awhile of use. Something is needed to take the strain made by the rod were it goes into the sheet-metal. 66352
by: Gary H01/02/2012
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just follow the easy instructions, along with the required helper. On my 010 Dodge ram it actually is a bit too strong. I suspect it will relax as I use it. All in all, a good product28996
Is your Dodge a 2010 or 2001? Specs say it wont work on 2009 and newer Ram 1500 because of the internal structure of the tailgate. But if yours is a 2010 and it works Im going to try it. Sounds like just what I need.
comment by: Bobbie Ann - 1/22/2013
I have sent an email to the original reviewer to see if he has anything to add.
Patrick B - 2/4/2013I have a 2010 2500 ram. I installed per instructions and it works flawlessly. You need two people to lift, position and re-install the tailgate once the spring is installed.The only drawback, if any is the tailgate does not fully down. The spring has enough tension to keep it up slightly. If the gate were 20 pounds heavier, it would fully .
comment by: Gary H - 2/4/2013
Thanks for added feedback! It is appreciated.
Patrick B - 2/14/2013 by: Bill C.09/11/2011
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One of the few things that actually does what the advertisement says it will do. Took me about an hour from the time I opened the box to clean up and it was very easy. Definately get a friend to help put the tailgate back on. I have a Dodge and they are pretty heavy.23733
by: keith08/24/2011
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The Tailgate EasyLift is a piece of 3/8 diameter rod with a number of bends and hardened into a torsion bar. During instalation I could not get the tailgate re-installed into the correct location to be able to close, and was forcing it toward the left when it snapped (broke). I took pictures, wrote a letter and returned the pieces (return shipping was much more than what I paid to receive it), per their warrantee policy. I gave them my phone number and email address but never heard from them until I received a new one in the mail without any letter. As my son and I tried to install it, we concluded there was NO ROOM to get the torsion bar BEHIND the tailgate pivot (where the instructions said it needed to go). We also saw that the instructions said it fit Chevy thru 2006 (and 2007 Classic). But my truck (2007) was not a Classic. We decided, if we could make room for the torsion bar BEHIND the tailgate pivot, it would work. After removing the left pivot from the truck (2 large torx screws) I machined clearance behind it in the pivot, for the 3/8 diameter torsion bar. With the bar in place and my son pushing it forward while I re-installed the tailgate pivot, the torsion bar was in the correct location. Now we could put the tailgate on the torsion bar, per the instructions and it all worked ok. It is much easier to lift the tailgate. It lowers a little slower than stock (though still drops harder than ideal). You could use a hand grinder to re-configure the pivot, or MAYBE position the hole so the torsion bar would be farther to the right and not need to go BEHIND the pivot. I am happy with the unit and how it works. A am happy with the companys service to me, to replace the unit. But the installation was MUCH harder than a novice could do and the fact it was not made to fit my truck was not clear in the ads. So I only rated it a "4". 22629
by: Robert W05/17/2011
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Easy to install and works great! 14596
by: Vernon C.05/16/2011
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Was sent right away. Working great. 14308
by: Walter05/11/2011
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Its so easey to lift my tail gate. So easey to install my wife did it. Takes 2 guys for installation.13355
by: John R06/25/2011
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Installation instructions were clear and straight forward. Product works well. Curious to see how long it will last before it needs to be replaced. Great price for what it does.17929
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