DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks

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DeeZee's tailgate-lowering system is the safe way to lower your vehicle's heavy tailgate. Expertly designed and built to last, Tailgate Assist controls the drop of your tailgate, preventing injuries and making loading and unloading easier. Fastest Shipping and Great prices for DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks. Read our customer reviews of DeeZee lift supports. Call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service or order your lift supports part number DZ43300 by DeeZee online at etrailer.com.

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DeeZee Lift Supports - DZ43300

Features:

Tailgate Assist provides safe, controlled lowering of tailgate
- Prevents injuries
- Makes loading and unloading cargo easier
Smooth operation with built-in shock absorber and ball-and-socket connection
Extensively tested and built to withstand heavy use for the life of your truck
Custom designed for your vehicle
- One kit is all you need for easy opening of your tailgate
Easy, no-drill installation - hardware included
3-Year limited warranty

Tailgate opening in a controlled descent using DeeZee Tailgate Assist

DeeZee's Tailgate Assist makes it much easier and safer to lower your heavy tailgate. It helps to prevent injuries and makes opening your tailgate easier on your back, arms and shoulders.

DeeZee Tailgate Assist installed on tailgate

This tailgate-lowering system is custom designed for your vehicle's factory tailgate cable. It uses a shock absorber as well as a ball-and-socket connection at the truck to make opening your tailgate smooth and easy.

The Tailgate Assist is built to last. It's carefully tested to make sure it will stand up to heavy use. Installing a Tailgate Assist takes just a few minutes using the included hardware, and you don't have to drill into your truck bed. Only one Tailgate Assist kit is necessary for your tailgate. Just install it on one side of your tailgate, and you're good to go.

DZ43300 Dee Zee Tail Gate Assist Lowering System

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2003 - 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup
2002 - 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500
2009 - 2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 and 3500

Customer Satisfaction Score:

96% were satisfied with this product

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4.7

1256 reviews

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by: Lewis 09/09/2026

I had this on my old truck. Ilike it so much that I install it on my truck that I just got.When my grandchildren are around the tailgate I feel good knowing that the tailgate will not slam down hurting them

by: Jason 07/04/2026 One Year Later

Works great! Awesome product!

by: Dale 04/03/2026

Easy to install and like it a lot.

by: Steve Lakatos 07/01/2015

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup

I installed the (DZ43300) in my Ram 1500, it has made a incredible difference in the opening of my tailgate. Before using the DZ, I had to hold the gate from dropping how it just glides open. The install was very easy as well, I just followed the instructions that came with it. Handy tip, be sure to use some kind of penetraiting oil before you try to loosen the bolts on the tailgate, this will help make your install go much smoother. I recommend this product to anyone who uses there a lot and hates a heavy tailgate.

Stephen L. One Year Later

6/30/2016

Still as great as when I first insalled it,Ive not had any problems with it. I truly believe it makes a difference.

by: William 10/20/2021 One Year Later

Installs easy, but I’ve still not found a way to let the tailgate to open smoothly but those summers does help the tailgate from slamming down. I actually feel like the children is harder to lift but that was my concern it was the drop. Seems like the cylinder in the tailgate in the frame there’s just not enough room for everything and I’ve tried numerous things that I just can’t get it to open smoothly and the tailgate work perfectly before I started this overall accomplished what I want I just have to talk to tell you a couple times to get it to release

Jenny N.

11/17/2021

I reached out to Deezee about the stiffness you were experiencing with the tailgate. A possible solution is to remove the washer where the cable connects to the vehicle. This will create a little more room and allow it to lift or lower more smoothly. Also, they mentioned to make sure that the shock is installed correctly with orientation of the black shock on top. Please take a look at our installation photos on the product page to understand what I mean.

by: Dave M 02/07/2020 One Year Later

This product was purchased for its safety. Many times when my wife was opening the tailgate she found that it was hard to control it as it opened. For me it was not a problem but she loves. Along with the electric lock its been a nice upgrade.

Dave M. One Year Later

2/8/2021

Now when the gate is opened its a third of its travel before the shock takes effect. Maybe this year may have to replace the shock. It doesn’t seem to be getting worse at this point so time will tell.

Sierra K.

2/8/2021

Dave, Thanks for the review. I spoke with DeeZee about this late catching issue and it seems to be unusual. There is a slight "free-fall" at first, like with the review video around the 5 min 30 sec mark. If the fall is worse than that I would contact DeeZee about the 3 year warranty associated with the shock.

by: Mark 10/27/2017 One Year Later

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup

I put this on my sons dodge truck and It works great when you lower the tailgate, but when you try to close the tailgate it gets stuck between the tailgate and the tail light so you have to have both hands free to tuck it back into place. I have tried to make adjustments more times than I can count to no avail.
I have one on my dodge truck and it works perfectly.

Heather A.

11/19/2017

To help the cable from getting stuck when closing the tailgate try using a thinner washer on the truck side. That will free up some space so the cable will have room.

by: Steven 10/29/2017

Love this thing! Took about 20 minutes to install. Tailgate drops slowly and in a controlled fashion -perfect for when one hand is full or a smaller person is opening the bed area. Takes the weight from opening the tailgate and looks totally bad-ass when in use! And the price can’t be beat.

Steven One Year Later

10/31/2018

Love this device!! Been through a pretty harsh winter and live on a dirt road - still performs flawlessly!

by: Paul, K 04/27/2019 One Year Later

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup

This a great products, tailgate open and
It smooth coming down, this is a safety plus, there was one bolt that had the locker set up, it would not seat itself on sheetmetal flush, had to work on this,
After the battle, I got there,
Well everything works great. Had no problems, still working, thanks
This rig is a 2008 dodge 2500 Ram,

by: Bill 11/08/2019

2006 Dodge Ram Pickup

Excellent product! Installation was simple and easy. Works perfectly!

Thanks Etrailer for a great product!

Bill One Year Later

11/9/2020

Flawless performance after a year!

by: Marshall 10/30/2017

Installed this on my truck. Installation was fairly simple. I do have a couple issues though that I will have to work out. The top strut mount, the one where you attach the tailgate cable and the top of the strut to, it sticks out too far when the strut is attached. Therefore, it hits the tailgate just enough to hang the tailgate up when trying to lower it. My plan is to put a thinner washer in place of the supplied washer (which is the same thickness as the factory washer from Dodge. A thinner washing should cure it! Also, i installed the cable clip per the instructions 3 inches below the top of the tailgate cable, and immediately noticed it was not going to work. I shut the tailgate, it pinched in between the strut and the tail light lens. Upon opening the tailgate, it popped itself off the cable. So I just kept it off and it works better without the clip anyways. With the clip, there's potential for it to damage the side of the tail light lens or get hung up elsewhere in the process. Other than those issues, it will work great!

by: William 11/02/2018 One Year Later

2006 Dodge Ram Pickup

I've got a wonderful Dodge 2006 Ram diesel that I dearly love, but the tailgate is seriously heavy and always required you put down anything in your hands in order to open it safely, as you had to guide it down to prevent a real crash. This kit has to be the best thing I have ever added to it. The difference in utility just amazes me, and rewards me every day, as I use the truck bed for things now I would have stuffed in the back seat before. What bang for a buck!

by: Dawn D. 11/05/2013

i installed both the lowering system and ez lift on my 2003 dodge. love both products. had to modify the lowering system by taking off the washer where the shock clips on to get enough clearance. the tailgate kept knocking the shock off. this caused me to have to take off the cable on that side as well. love the ease it gives me though and both systems work well together!

by: Stuart 11/01/2021

It’s a gift, so 4 stars, 5 stars for ease of ordering, fast shipping, it’s what I ordered, great packaging

Stuart One Year Later

11/3/2022

It’s working great, truck owner loves it, he wonders why he didn’t get one earlier, makes loading easier, his tailgate loves it too.

by: Draganee Racing 06/14/2016 One Year Later

2015 Dodge Ram Pickup

Worked great on my 2004 Ram 3500 Dually...not so much on my new 2015 Ram 2500...steel tailgate on 2004..aluminum on the 2015..big weight difference offsets any advantage..

by: asastring 01/19/2015

2003 Dodge Ram-Pickup

product works great, a little slow in cold weather. Only caution would be to check the cable when you shut the tailgate. Cable has a habit of sticking out. My wife shut the gate and took a chip out of my tail light. Easy installation.

by: Travis 10/28/2018 One Year Later

Works great the only thing is the little ball where the shock attaches to the tailgate keeps on loosening up even with locktite almost like it's wobbled out. Stopped the tailgate from falling on my 6 year old daughter when she decided to try and open the tailgate

by: Thomas 02/07/2018

Easy to install, works great taking the weight of the tailgate.

Thomas One Year Later

2/7/2019

The DeeZee Tailgate assist is working well. This is the second one I’ve purchased, the first one did break after years of service.

by: Paul 10/20/2020 One Year Later

The kit was complete, easily installed, good instructions.
It has been in use on my tailgate for approximately a year and works as well today as it did the first day.
Very pleased with it.

by: Towle 03/23/2021 One Year Later

I love this tailgate lowering system. My tailgate on 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 is heavy and I don’t have to worry about it slamming down when the kids open it. It was also an easy and quick install!

by: John D. 09/29/2012

2009 Dodge Ram Pickup

requires a few tools, so collecting them in advance will save time. The tailgate assist fits well. Once unlatched, you can let the tailgate lower hands free. Quite a difference.

by: Barry A 11/25/2020 One Year Later

Dodge Ram Pickup

These tailgate shocks really work great my tailgate on my 3500 ram is heavy and it comes down with ease

by: Soapbox715 06/28/2019 One Year Later

Works great have got five other people that I know to purchase one and they all are pleased with him even for newer model trucks that don't have the weight of an old tailgate they still love them

by: Albert 02/01/2022 One Year Later

Best thing since peanut butter! Wife loves it too. Now all I need is something to make putting the heavy Dodge tailgate back up!

by: Philiptrotta 03/13/2018

Ford Edge

Awesome beyond expectations. I wish I had this in place years ago. I modified template a little. I drilled hole in frame 1/4 inch toward the inner edge. I then moved point B over a 1/4 also. This should be standard on all tailgates.

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Could the DeeZee Tailgate Assist part # DZ43203 Be Installed on Passenger Side
If the hole on your tailgate happens to be on the passenger side there is no reason the DeeZee Tailgate Assist part # DZ43203 wouldn't work on that side as well. The install would then just be on the opposite side of the tailgate.
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Tailgate Assist for 2003 Chevy Avalanche Z71 1500 4x4
DeeZee has not tested the fit of their Tailgate Assist on the Chevy Avalanche. However, we have heard from several customers that the # DZ43102 tailgate assist worked on their 1st and 2nd generation Avalanche trucks.
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Tailgate Lifting and Lowering Assist for a 1996 Dodge Ram
The Tailgate EasyLift, # 74211, will fit your 1996 Dodge Ram. It is designed to make lifting and lowering the tailgate easier. It essentially removes most of the weight of the tailgate making it easier to move. I have included a link to a video review of this item for you. DeeZee has not made and tested a fit for their Tailgate Assist on a 1996 Dodge Ram which is why that vehicle is not listed as a fit.
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Availability of Tailgate Assist for 2001 Dodge Ram 1500
We do offer a tailgate assist for your 2001 Dodge Ram from Hopkins, part # 74211. The Hopkins EasyLift is a torsion spring that helps control the descent of the tailgate when you're opening it but the spring action removes much of the weight of the tailgate which allows you to close the tailgate with one hand. The DeeZee tailgate assist controls the descent, but offers no assist in raising the tailgate. DeeZee doesn't offer a model that's compatible with a 2001 Ram, the # DZ43300 wasn't...
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Will DeeZee Tailgate Assist Fit a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500
The DeeZee tail gate assist # DZ43300 is not a confirmed fit for the 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. We do have the Hopkins EasyLift, # 74211 that is listed as a fit. I have included a link to a video showing how the EasyLift works.
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Tailgate Assist Options for 2004 Chevy Avalanche
For your 2004 Chevy Avalanche a couple "unofficial" tailgate assist options. For a shock dampener like you asked about the DeeZee part # DZ43102 will work great. Or for something to make raising and lower the tailgate much easier we have the Hopkins # 74211 which we know works too.
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2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Tailgate Assist
The DeeZee tailgate assist, part # DZ43300, fits the Dodge Ram 1500 from 2002 to 2008. For your 2001 model year truck you need part # 74211, like you mentioned.
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Recommended Tailgate Lift Assist For A 2006 Dodge Dakota
There currently aren't any tailgate assists confirmed to work for a 2006 Dodge Dakota but we do offer the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist # 74211, which has more of a universal installation. This will require drilling into both the tailgate and bed in order to install.
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Will The Hopkins EasyLift Tailgate Assist Fit A 2005 Toyota Tundra SR5
The Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist # 74211 is more of a universal fit item so it would likely fit your 2005 Toyota Tundra. We've had numerous reviews from people with 2005 and 2006 Toyota Tundra's all stating they've installed it and it's working great for them.
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Will the Hopkins EasyLift Work with the DeeZee Tailgate Assist on a 2003 Dodge Ram Pickup
I looked at the install instructions for both the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist part # 74211 and the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System part # DZ43300 for your 2003 Dodge Ram Pickup. They both install in different locations on your tailgate therefore should work well together though it has not been tested yet. It is also important to note that some have experienced a floating tailgate meaning the tailgate will not extend all the way down without force...
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Recommendation on Replacement Parts For A DeeZee Tailgate Assist
When it comes to replacing the blind nut on The DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks # DZ43300 we do not sell the Blind Nut Separately. You will have to purchase the whole kit. I have attached a review video link below.
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Tailgate Assist Recommendation to Lower and Raise 2003 Dodge Ram Tailgate
The Dee Zee Tail Gate Lowering System # DZ43300 is confirmed as a fit for your 2003 Dodge Ram Pick up. It will work great to help you lower the tailgate, but it is not designed to assist while raising your tailgate. We do also have the Hopkins Truck Bed Accessories # 74211 that is designed to help raise your tailgate, however it is not intended to help in lowering your tailgate. Both of these items are confirmed as a fit for your truck, and are not intended to be used in conjunction...
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Tailgate Assist For 2000 Toyota Tundra
I have a solution for you. The DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks # DZ43300 is not a compatible fit for your 2000 Toyota Tundra. However the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist # 74211 will work with and do a great job. I like this style of tailgate assist better because it is almost invisible and it is tucked out of the way and you will not be able to damage it easily. It uses a torsion bar in stead of a piston to help lower and raise...
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Using the Hopkins Tailgate EasyLift with the DeeZee Tailgate Assist
I spoke with my contact at DeeZee and he said that you shouldn't have a problem using the Hopkins EasyLift, # 74211, and the DeeZee Tailgate Assist, # DZ43300 at the same time on your 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 but since they have not been tested together, it is not a guarantee. Although we have numerous satisfied customers that have not mentioned having any problems with their paint while using the Hopkins EasyLift, # 74211, you are still dealing with two metal components having contact with...
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Tailgate Lift Assist for 2020 Nissan Frontier
The part you asked about, the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System # DZ43300 is a custom-fit item for specific trucks. Sadly, we don't have any custom-fit lift assists that match your vehicle. We do have a "universal" fit lift assist, which is the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist # 74211. However, this is not confirmed to fit on any Nissan trucks. I spoke with my contact at Hopkins and they could not confirm either if it was a fit. Some information I did...
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Recommended Tailgate Assist for 2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty
For your 2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty the tailgate assist you need is part # DZ43203. This helps control the lowering of the tailgate with the built-in shock absorber. One kit is all that is needed for easy opening of the tailgate on your F-350. This is an easy no-drill installation.
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Will Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Work With Landscape Truck With Split Gate
The Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift products like Item # GL1 are great but unfortunately are designed to work with utility trailers with square tube, round-tube, or angle-iron side walls. They are not purposed for truck gates and I do not recommend using them in this capacity. If you want to use the Gorilla-Lift on a utility trailer then a great choice so long as it fits your situation. Something like the DeeZee Tailgate Assist, Item # DZ43300, is a better choice for your...
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Availability of Tailgate Assist Product for 1997 Dodge Ram 2500
Hopkins offers the EasyLift, part # 74211 that makes raising the tailgate easier, but we do not offer anything for that vehicle that would make lowering the tailgate easier. The DeeZee Tailgate Assist you mentioned is unfortunately not compatible with Dodge Ram 3/4 ton models older than the 2003 model year If you would care to view a video showing the Hopkins EasyLift in action, click the provided link.
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Is Hopkins Tailgate EasyLift Compatible With DeeZee Tailgate Assist On 2007 GMC Sierra Classic
The design and installation of the Hopkins EasyLift, part # 74211, and the DeeZee EZ Down Lowering System, part # DZ43300 allows these two products to be installed on your 2007 GMC Sierra Classic without touching or interfering with each other. Our contact at DeeZee stated these two products should work together, but since they have not been tested together so it is not guaranteed.
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Using the Tailgate EasyLift with the EZ Down Tailgate Lowering System on a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500
The designs of the Hopkins EasyLift, part # 74211, and the DeeZee EZ Down Lowering System, part # DZ43300 allows these two products to be installed on your 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 without interfering with each other. Our contact at DeeZee stated these two products should work together, however, they have not been tested together so it is not guaranteed.
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How Many DeeZee Tailgate Assist Units Should Be Used
You would only need to use one of the DeeZee tailgate lift assist units. The # DZ43300 is designed for the following vehicles: 2002 - 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Series 2010 - 2013 Ram 1500 All Models 2010 - 2013 Ram 2500 All Models 2010 - 2013 Ram 3500 All Models 2003 - 2013 Dodge Ram Pickup All Models I have linked you to the installation instructions.
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Availability of Tailgate Assist Device for 2005 Toyota Tundra
Although the DeeZee Truck Tailgate Lift you referenced, part # DZ43300 is not a fit for your Tundra, there is a tailgate assist product from Hopkins available, the EasyLift part # 74211. The EasyLift is a torsion spring that acts to remove about 80 percent of the tailgate weight, making it much easier to lift. It works the opposite from the way the DeeZee product does, by helping raise the gate rather than helping to lower it, but it works exceptionally well. To see a product demonstration...
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Hopkins Tailgate Lift Assist Compatibility with 2013 Dodge Ram
We do have a tailgate assist options for your 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie, however, I spoke with my contact at Hopkins and he confirmed that the Hopkins Tailgate EasyLift, # 74211, will not fit the newer generation Dodge trucks (2009 to 2013) due to the internal structure of the tailgate. For your truck, I recommend the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Lowering System, # DZ43300. This system uses a shock absorber to make lowering your tailgate smooth and easy. I have attached a link to the installation...
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Tailgate Lift Fit for 2001 Dodge Ram 2500
We have a tailgate lift for your 2001 Dodge Ram 2500, but the DeeZee Tailgate Assist you referenced is not confirmed to fit your truck. The tailgate lift that is compatible with your 2001 Ram is the Hopkins Tailgate EasyLift # 74211. This system uses a torsion bar between the truck bed and tailgate to help make lower and raising the tailgate easier. I have attached a review video on the EasyLift for you.
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