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 DZ43102 by DeeZee online at etrailer.com.

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DeeZee Lift Supports - DZ43102

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.

DZ43102 Dee Zee Tail Gate Assist Lowering System

Replaces DZ43101

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2008 - 2013 GMC Sierra
2014 - 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Work Truck models
2019 - 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited Work Truck models
2015 - 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 Work Truck models
2015 - 2019 GMC Sierra 3500 Work Truck models
2007 - 2007 GMC Sierra New Body
2008 - 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
2014 - 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2019 - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD
2015 - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
2015 - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
2007 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado New Body

Customer Satisfaction Score:

95% were satisfied with this product

5% of customers were not satisfied

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1256 reviews

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by: Terry C 04/29/2020 One Year Later

Deezee Tailgate Assist Tailgate : still doing its job. Has lost a little of its zing, so I'll have to see if there's adjustment for that. Installation was easy enough and functioned just as desired (no more tailgate slamming by girlfriend while I'm holding her plants...)

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Terry C. One Year Later

5/15/2021

After 2 years still holding up preventing the SLAM. I still recommend.

by: Mitchell 05/03/2026

2008 Chevrolet Silverado

Tailgate kit arrived,early, installed saturday,simple toinstall, now tailgate drops at controlled rate,smooth,safe,no more holding as it opens.

by: wanda 04/01/2013

Easy to put on. Makes it so much easier to put tailgate down.

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Michael

10/28/2013

Will this work on my 2012 2500HD Silverado?Thanks as alwaysMichael

Patrick B.

11/7/2013

I double checked the fit listings and the DeeZee Tailgate Assist, DZ43101, will work with your 2012 Silverado 2500.

by: Jim T,Sr 08/02/2017

2007 Chevrolet Silverado New Body

Very nice product the instructions are easy to follow
I painted the parts to match my vehicle.
It looks great & working great. Thanks

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Jim S. One Year Later

8/2/2018

One year later product still working great. I Would recommend this product to others Great job DeeZee ??

by: BlackPearlSilverado 02/09/2018

2013 Chevrolet Silverado

Easily the best addition to any truck! The form, fit and function of this produce is superb. I installed on my 2013 Silverado. The components are not close to hitting anything. Everything appears to be Zinc plated so it will withstand water for quite a while, I would like to see stainless for rust prevention but it’s not necessary. The nut-sert is a bit of a pain to get started but once it is is easy to tighten up. It takes about 3-4 seconds for the tailgate to open. For $20 and 15min install!!! Go buy this thing right now!!! You will thank yourself everytime you pop that tailgate latch! $20 bucks!!! DeeZee hit the nail on the head!

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by: Bob C. 09/07/2017

The tailgate assist cylinder was a breeze to install. !5 minutes from start to finish. Fits good, looks great and works fantastic.

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by: Duane 09/14/2026

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD

i haven't installed it yet

by: Gary K. 09/15/2016

Once you have one of these you'll never want to have a truck without one! I had just bought a new truck without one and everytime I openned the tailgate I dropped it... problem solved... Easy to install... 10 minutes tops!

Now to install my other products.

Thanks eTrailer

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by: Margarito Santos 08/12/2016

2008 GMC Sierra

Instalacion facil y rapida.
(Easy and quick installation.)

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by: DTW 03/05/2018

2009 GMC Sierra

First, the product is great. Does just what it says it does. I also painted my brackets black to match the truck. It's just one of those cool products that is handy to have installed. Aside from the neat product, etrailer.com has probably the best customer service I have ever dealt with. They are all friendly and the service is unbelievable. I stumbled across them while searching for something on the internet and decided to give them a try and place an order. I'm glad I did and this is my second order. My first order was out of stock and was to be drop shipped straight from the manufacturer. They notified me of this as soon as I placed my order and asked if I wanted to change my order or change my shipping terms. I decided not to change anything and everything worked out great. I was just impressed that they cared enough to contact me to start with! They even follow the tracking information and follow up to make sure you received your delivery. I would definitely do business with etrailer and they will be the first place I look the next time I need something!

Dtw One Year Later

3/5/2019

A year later and its still a great product! Working just like it did on day one. Would definitely buy again and would definitely buy from etrailer.com! Im still impressed with the product and Im still super impressed with the customer service!

by: Steven 08/16/2025 One Year Later

After a year the lift gate assist has work great with no problems.

by: James E 08/12/2017

Installed the tailgate assist today. Everything fit perfectly. Had trouble getting the expansion nut to expand on my first try. I figured out what I was doing wrong and worked great on my second try. I probably spent more time gathering the right tools than the actual installation. When I dropped the tailgate, it started to drop quickly and thought I had done something wrong. Then the rate of fall slowed quickly and the tailgate eased into the down position. It will be great when I have an armload of gear for the truck bed. Just unlatch and let it go! Sorry I'm not tech savvy enough to send photos.

James E. One Year Later

8/13/2018

I had to add more thread lock compound, as the screw kept loosening. No issues since and the assist is working great.

by: Brad S 06/06/2020 One Year Later

Cadillac Escalade

Very pleased with the unit. It's great allowing that heavy tailgate to lower itself slowly. There was not an exact model for my wife's Cadillac Escalade EXT pickup, so with help from e-trailer was able to get really close to a proper fit unit. I did elongate the upper (fender) plate hole about 3/16" to allow the tailgate to open fully so the weight is held by the tailgate cables and not the cylinder. I'd buy it again or recommend it to anyone for their Cadillac EXT.

Brad S. One Year Later

6/7/2021

Still working great.

by: Bill C. 06/18/2017

2012 Chevrolet Silverado

Fast shipping & tracking by etrailer. Easy installation and lets the tailgate down in a controlled way. Only tools needed, a 10mm and 13mm wench and two different sizes of allen wrenches. Follow enclosed directions.

Bill C. One Year Later

6/18/2018

Still works great. No problems after 1 year.

by: Jason 03/25/2026

2017 GMC Sierra 1500

awesome product easy install

by: Jim B 01/06/2015

This is a great addition just to make handling a tailgate a little bit easier.

Installation is a snap - instructions are very clear, with good directions and pictures. I think I spent more time walking back and forth from my workshop for tools than I did with actual installation.

One minor nit to pick - new upper bolt calls for an 11 mm wrench - never seen an 11mm anything before, so I used a crescent wrench instead. Hardly the end of the world, but a little thing that would have made this product perfect. As it is, it's close enough.

Buddy

1/24/2015

An 11mm wrench is fairly common. If you dont have one, a 7/16 is the SAE equivalent.

by: Tony 09/25/2025

I love this no more tailgate drop

by: Tom 01/25/2018

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Best addition you can add for the price.
My tailgate had not failed completely yet, but after a year it was beginning to drop quickly enough to make a loud thud.
This works so well its amazing and took all of 10 minutes to install.
The version for my 2015 Chevy 3500HD did not require removal of the original cable retaining clip.
It's perfect.
Thank you etrailer!

Tom One Year Later

1/25/2019

Love it, still working perfect.

by: Jeff 12/17/2020

2018 Chevrolet Silverado

Easy install, works great on my 2018 Silverado LTZ. Factory dampener was pretty weak so now the tailgate drops very gently. Factory should include this as original equipment especially now that we have tailgates that open 8 ways, have power controls, and do calculus. Thank you

Jeff One Year Later

12/18/2021

Working perfect. Hardware is still tight and the dampening force is same as new. Best addition Ive made to the truck.

by: Adam 07/16/2017

2007 GMC Sierra New Body

Instructions were fantastic! Put this shock on in roughly 10 minutes. Would have been a tad quicker but had to use a step bit to widen the hole on the tailgate. The outside opening was right but there was a piece of metal inside that was in the way....anyway no big deal. Ideally it could drop it a bit slower but otherwise very impressed.

Adam One Year Later

7/17/2018

The product has been working perfectly. Im sure over time it will wear out but no complaints here.

by: Kerry 12/26/2019 One Year Later

2015 Chevrolet Silverado

This was exactly what I was looking for.Put one on my 2013 Silverado a year before and when the factory assist on my 2015 started to fail I ordered this to put on.Very happy and works well.Two thumbs up!

Kerry One Year Later

12/27/2020

Still working great, however the new owner will be the one to enjoy it!

by: Pat W. 07/18/2017

2011 GMC Sierra

The WeatherTech Mats fit nicely in my GMC 2011 Sierra. Unfortunately my truck does not have the in floor anchor points, so the mat still slip and slide. I have not a chance to use the Erickson Retractable Tiedown Anchors yet. However, they have a snug fit in the truck bed stake pockets. I like the function of retracting. The DeeZeee Tailgate Lowering bracket is not working well. The installation of the Blind Nut is not going well. The washer and bearing of the Blind Nut tool system is allowing the Blind Nut bolt to tighten and compress the Blind Nut into the tailgate. The Blind Nut keeps turning as the Wrench is being turned.

by: Tod 08/06/2025

2012 Chevrolet Avalanche

Great product for a nice price. Happy to report that it fits my 2012 Chevy Avalanche perfectly.

by: Derrick 12/09/2018 One Year Later

The DeeZee tailgate assist i purchased is great, I did have an issue with the bolt backing off that holds the tailgate assist onto the tailgate. When I originally installed the Deezee tailgate assist, I applied the locktite (blue bottle) solution but for some reason it backed off a few months later. I reapplied more locktite and it seems to be holding ok now. Very easy install and it certainly helps when lowering the tailgate especially with one hand!

by: Don 10/24/2019

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

This is a simple solution to the problem of, "How do you open the tailgate when your hands are ful?" I love this simple, inexpensive, elegant product.

Don K. One Year Later

10/25/2020

I love it!! Small inexpensive and almost a life changer.

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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 Lift Assist Recommendation for 2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD
The only tailgate assist we can recommend for your 2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD is the DeeZee part # DZ43102 which basically just allows it to fall slower if you were to drop it when lowering it. So it feels lighter as you lower it but the same weight when raising it. We don't have a way to recommend the torsion spring style part # 74211 for your truck.
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Availability of Tailgate Assist for 2006 Toyota Tundra
We do offer a tailgate assist product for a 2006 Toyota Tundra, the Hopkins EasyLift Tailgate Assist, part # 74211. DeeZee doesn't offer a tailgate assist for the 2006 Toyota Tundra.
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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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Will the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Part # DZ43102 Fit a 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ
The manufacturer DeeZee does not list the Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System part # DZ43102 as a fit for a 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ. However, we have had two separate reviews which I have attached for you that state the product will work on an Avalanche.
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Will DeeZee DZ43102 Tailgate Assist Work on 2010 Chevy Avalanche
DeeZee States that the # DZ43102 which fits the Silverado won't fit an Avalanche, however we've received product reviews from several customers who tell us that it installed without problems and works just fine. I've linked to a listing of other accessories we offer for your Avalanche.
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Tailgate Assist For 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The tailgate assist that you will want for your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the DeeZee Tailgate Assist # DZ43102. My contact at DeeZee said that the 2015 Silverado trucks come with a tailgate assist already installed, which is why this tailgate assist is listed as a fit for the Silverado Work Truck. However, if your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 does not already have the tailgate assist, the # DZ43102 will work well for your LS.
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Which DeeZee Tailgate Assist Fits 2010 Chevy Avalanche
We had a customer who was able to install the DeeZee Tailgate Assist part # DZ43102 on a 2010 Chevy Avalanche and it worked well for them. While it's not listed as a fit it would work well for you.
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Recommended Tailgate Assist for a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
The Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist # 74211 is not a confirmed fit for your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. The only tailgate assist that is available for your 2011 Silverado is the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks # DZ43102. This will fit all models of that year Silverado.
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Can Two DeeZee Tailgate Assists be used on a 2013 Chevy Avalanche
You could certainly install two of the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering Systems # DZ43102 on your 2013 Chevy Avalanche, but since there hasn't been any testing with two of these systems installed at the same time we can't guarantee that the tailgate would lower at the rate you want. Most likely it would lower incredible slow and you would end up pulling it down to speed it up
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Which DeeZee Tailgate Assist is a Confirmed Fit for 2003 Chevy Silverado
The correct tailgate assist for your 2003 Chevy Silverado is the part # DZ43100 that you mentioned. We confirmed this as a fit with DeeZee.
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Troubleshooting DeeZee Tailgate Assist Not Lowering Tailgate Completely
It sounds like the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks # DZ43102 has something bound in the shock absorber. If you can't force the unit to free up and allow complete movement, then there is something wrong with the unit and it will be covered under your warranty from the manufacturer.
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Tailgate Assist that Fits 2002 Chevy Avalanche
DeeZee has not tested the fit of their Tailgate Assist on the Chevy Avalanche like your 2002 model. 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 Lift Assist Kit for 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab
My technical contact at Hopkins confirmed that their EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift # 74211 does NOT work with the tailgate on your 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab pickup. The reasons include a different metal gauge than on older trucks (that are compatible) and the presence of OEM brackets that interfere with the torsion bar. DeeZee offers a Tailgate Assist # DZ43102 that is a confirmed fit on your Sierra 1500. This is a cuistom-fit item made specifically for your Sierra 1500. This...
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Does DeeZee Tailgate Assist # DZ43102 Fit 2017 Silverado 1500 Custom
The 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 was supposed to come with a tailgate assist on all models excluding the work truck models. If your truck does not have the assist function then the part # DZ43102 is the correct kit for you. We have confirmed that this is the case with our contacts at DeeZee. You'd only need one of these as two would be overkill.
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Recommended Tailgate Assist for 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 New Body Style
The DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks # DZ43102 is a confirmed fit for your 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 new body. It will help lower your tailgate in a controlled fashion and although not designed to lift, will help slightly with lifting as the shock retracts. I've attached the instructions for installation to assist. This is the only tailgate assist system confirmed to fit your truck. The Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist # 74211 has...
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Tailgate Assist for a 2010 GMC Sierra
I do have a tailgate assist for your 2010 GMC Sierra, the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks part # DZ43102 but there is not a Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist that will fit your truck. The DeeZee Tailgate Assist is going to aid in lowering your tailgate but won't do much for raising. It is super easy to install and comes with three year warranty.
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Availability of Tailgate Assist for 2010 Chevy Silverado
We have the DeeZee # DZ43102 Tailgate Lowering Assist that's compatible with your truck, but the Hopkins EasyLift # 74211 won't work with the current generation Silverado because of the way its tailgate is constructed. Rather than assist with raising the tailgate like the EasyLift does, the DeeZee product helps lower the tailgate.
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Availability of Truck Tailgate Assist System for 2010 Chevy Silverado
We have the DeeZee # DZ43102 Tailgate Lowering Assist that's compatible with your truck, but the Hopkins EasyLift # 74211 won't work with the current generation Silverado because of the way its tailgate is constructed. Rather than assist with raising the tailgate like the EasyLift does, the DeeZee product helps lower the tailgate.
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DeeZee Tailgate Assist Fit for 2010 Chevy Avalanche
Although DeeZee doesn't list it as a fit on models from the 2007 + Chevy Avalanche, we've received product reviews from two customers that state the # DZ43102 is a fit, one on a 2010 model and the other on a 2011 Escalade EXT, which was the Cadillac version of the Avalanche. Please understand that because the manufacturer doesn't list it as a fit, we cannot guarantee you that it will work on your vehicle. But, if I were a gambling man I'd probably bet on it. If you'd care to give it a...
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Availability of Tailgate Assist for 2007 Chevy Silverado New Body
I may have a good option for you, however the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist # 74211 is not confirmed to fit your 2007 Chevy Silverado New Body. For your Silverado the only tailgate system we have available is the DeeZee Tailgate Assist # DZ43102. This is confirmed to fit your truck and it uses a shock absorber and ball-and-socket connection to provide a controlled lowering of the tailgate. Please just keep in mind that this won't really assist in lifting the tailgate...
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Tightening Nutset In Tailgate Of 2016 Chevrolet Silverado
I called my contact at DeeZee and asked about the installation of the Tailgate Assist, part # DZ43102. They told me that you can remove the screw and then put some Loctite like part # LT37420 on the threads of the screw and snug the screw back down. Let it sit a couple hours and it should secure the nutset for you.
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Will the # DZ43102 Fit a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500
The DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System # DZ43102 that you referenced is a fit for GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado pickups. The one that fits your 2014 Ram 1500 is part # DZ43301 instead. This is the same system, just custom fit for your pickup. Attached is a sample installation video for you to reference.
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Fit of DeeZee Tailgate Assist # DZ43102 on 2014 Chevy Silverado 2500
According to DeeZee, the # DZ43102 Tailgate Assist you mentioned is indeed a fit for your 2014 Silverado 2500.
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