Tailgate Assist for 2005 Toyota Tundra

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tailgate lower assist - Does it fit a 05 tundra?

asked by: Bruce

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There is a tailgate lowering assist that is a fit for your 2005 Toyota Tundra, though not the DeeZee # DZ43205 you referenced. Instead, you need the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist # 74211, which is a torsion bar that essentially makes your tailgate feel much lighter. Our customers who have used this have given it very high ratings as you can see on the product page.

I've added a link to a video review of this lift assist for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

We have a Hopkins tailgate assist with the part #74211 but we don't have an option from DeeZee. I actually prefer the Hopkins style since it makes lifting and lower much easier, whereas the DeeZee just makes lowering easier.

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Answer 2

Yes, we do! It is the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist item #74211 you were looking at. It is a torsion bar that makes your Tundra's tailgate feel much lighter. I have linked a review video below so you can see how it works.

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Answer 3

The tailgate lift assist #74211 for your 2005 Toyota Tundra is going to be applying some force on the inner part of the tailgate but the force is not so great that it would dent or chip paint from the tailgate. We have not had any complaints about…

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Answer 4

Unfortunately we do not currently have a tailgate assist confirmed to fit a 2006 Toyota Tundra. That being said, we do have the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist #74211 that's a universal-fit design. This would require you to drill…

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Answer 5

Yes, the Tailgate EasyLift #74211 will fit all models of the 2005 Toyota Tundra included the Double Cab. I have included a link to a video review of the EasyLift for you.

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Answer 6

As shown in the attached video at about the 32 second mark, the template is used to show where to drill the hole in the truck tailgate post and then in the tailgate itself. You want to make sure you mark and drill the holes that are designed for your…

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Answer 7

I have included a video that briefly goes over installing the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist #74211 but we do not have a video that goes over the entire installation process. As you can see in the video you will need to drill a hole…

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Answer 8

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 9

Hey Phillip, we have a replacement 7-way for your 2005 Toyota Tundra with the Hopkins part #HM43385. This has a 4-way off to the side of it as well but can be used with 7-way adapters as well.

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

Hey Ben, thanks for reaching out! You'll want to go with the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Kit #RED82CR because it comes with the controller, the pigtail adapter for your 2006 Tundra, and different cutout panels that make the controller look like more…

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Answer 12

Hello Allan, thanks for reaching out. The K-Source Snap & Zap Custom Towing Mirrors #KS48NQ will not obstruct the 360 degree camera on your 2022 Toyota Tundra. The towing mirror does not actually cover the part of the mirror that has the camera.…

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