DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks

Part Number: DZ43205

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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 DZ43205 by DeeZee online at etrailer.com.

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DeeZee Lift Supports - DZ43205

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

Note: Must be installed on the driver's-side only.

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.

DZ43205 Dee Zee Tail Gate Assist Lowering System

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by: Ian 10/14/2026

2020 ford F-250 Super Duty

I installed this strut on a 2020 F250. Installation took about 5 minutes. Works exactly as I was hoping! Highly recommend! Thanks!

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by: William 05/23/2025

Purchased this for my 2020 Ford SuperDuty pickup tailgate. While the body skin on this vehicle is aluminum, and in my advancing years the tailgate seems to have gotten heavier as time has gone on. Watched the product and installation video on etrailer’s website prior to purchasing and figured it should help, and it does. Maybe doesn’t slow the decent when lowering as much as shown in the video but it is a definite improvement. Installation was straight forward and well explained in the included instructions. The kit did not however include the referred to bottle of thread locker, but I had one in the cabinet in my workspace. Over I am very pleased with both the product and the always satisfactory customer service from etrailer who will continue to be my go to for truck and trailer related accessories and upgrade items.

William H. One Year Later

5/24/2026

After a year’s use I am still very pleased with the overall performance of this product. My initial impressions regarding the device’s performance have been proven to be wrong as it has been an extremely helpful accessory. Would recommend it and purchase again.

by: Mario 07/27/2026

2022 Ford F-450 Super Duty

Very easy to install. seems to slow down the tailgate in a good way

by: Tailgate L 12/18/2024 One Year Later

Great tailgate lift. Easy to install and use. I would buy it again.

Dennis C. One Year Later

12/19/2025

Great product. Works well and is still working today a year latter. Love this thing. Great tailgate lift.

by: Brian 09/14/2026 One Year Later

After a year it is still working perfectly.

by: Larry 11/25/2020

This is the best addition so far for my F250. It makes it easy to lower the tailgate and not let it drop.

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Larry One Year Later

11/30/2021

Still works great! Its been great not having the tailgate every time its opened. It closes easy just like it wasnt there but slowly lowers every time its opened.

by: Rick 07/17/2026

The part is not bad and is an easy install. Totally my fault for not noticing that this is one strut only. At the price i did “assume “ that this was a pair set. Wha wha whaaa.

by: Pat 05/30/2022

I can’t believe I waited so long to buy this device. It is amazing. The tailgate is quite big on our F250 pickup. It is always a challenge to open it while holding something. This little device changed all of that.

The install was very easy. The directions are well written. It took less than 10 minutes start to finish. I’ll never own a pickup truck without one of these again.

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by: 21 F250 10/01/2025

2021 ford F-250 Super Duty

Opens at a good speed. It does have to travel about 10-12” before the shock takes the weight off. It does not assist to close but my F250 is aluminum so not a problem.

by: Greg 08/23/2020

Super easy to install. 15 minutes. Directions with pictures easy to follow. My big, heavy tailgate didn't slam down after installation. Piston and hardware are heavy duty so hopefully they will last. Highly recommend!

Greg One Year Later

8/24/2021

No issues at all. Functions as designed!!

by: Susan 05/07/2019

2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty

This tailgate assist works perfectly! It took about 10 minutes to install. I’m 5’2” and no longer concerned about the tailgate falling on me when I try to open it! I would recommend this to anyone that has a large pickup.

Susan One Year Later

5/8/2020

Still working perfectly!

by: David 11/14/2020

2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty

This is the fourth one of these I have purchased and installed. Easy to install with great instructions it was done in about 30 minutes. Great product wouldn’t own a pickup truck without one. Makes life easier lowering that heavy tailgate.

David One Year Later

11/16/2021

After a year of usage, this still is working GREAT.

by: Rht 01/08/2022 One Year Later

Great tailgate assist. Smooth operation and keeps the tailgate from banging or slipping out of your hand when opening it.

Only caution is watch video on installation to make sure you have the orientation correct. It’s very difficult to remove to ball joint once installed.

by: Ron C. 12/09/2019 One Year Later

I previously had a Toyota Tundra that had a factory tailgate shock similar to this. After the purchase of my Ford F350 (which didn't have one,) I quickly realized how much I needed some way to slow the dropping of the tailgate. This worked fine and was very easy to install.

by: Michael 03/31/2025 One Year Later

VERY EASY INSTALLATION, WORKS VERY WELL. ALMOST LOOKS FACTORY

by: Russell 02/18/2021

Great addition to the truck! Not sure why Ford doesn’t include this feature. Easily installed as shown in their video. I suggest getting a T50 socket to use for better leverage on removal and reinstalling the star bolt.

Russell One Year Later

2/19/2022

Unfortunately it failed after about 6 months. The hydraulics stopped working.

Heather A.

3/14/2022

This Tailgate assist does have a 3-Year limited warranty.

by: William 11/02/2024 One Year Later

This was a great enhancement. Especially pulling fifth wheel when you have to let tailgate down with trailer attached.

by: Dale 09/20/2019

Great product does just as advertise 10 minutes to install

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by: DH 05/09/2024

2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty

The install video on the etrailer site is most helpful. The shock does help lower the tailgate - hands free. Supplying the tool to remove the tailgate cable bolt was much appreciated. Only 3 stars because of less than 1 day use and limited data on long term use lowering the weight of an F250 tailgate.

by: Maxwell 08/31/2023 One Year Later

Very happy with the product and the installation process provided. Allows the tailgate to drop quickly without being too fast or bouncing. Easy step by step installation with clear pictures for clarification.

by: Thomas 08/24/2020

It was so easy to put on it works nice it be nice if they made a lift assist to work just as easy

Thomas One Year Later

8/25/2021

Very good I like it

by: Lee R 11/18/2020 One Year Later

Its a great product, the tailgate on my truck is lightweight so the tailgate assist is the perfect addition.

by: Joseph 08/25/2018

2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty

I installed the tailgate assist on my 2018 Ford F250 and it works well. I do see a potential issue with the rubber cable cover next to the tailgate clip wearing over time. This may cause issues with the rubber and the paint on the side of the tailgate even with the supplied protective sheet. I'm going to try shaving the rubber piece down a bit to try and prevent this. Other than this it seems to be a good addition to the truck. It will be interesting to see how it performs in cold temperatures.

by: Patrick 08/26/2020

2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty

DeeZee Tailgate Assist came quickly after ordering from ETRAILER.com. Installation
is simple, took 15 minutes. I wish the piston was a little stronger, tailgate drops quicker than
expected.

by: Alfred 09/27/2020

Definitely worth the price... I waited for (30) days to be able to give an Honest review. It was SO easy to install and it has worked flawlessly for over a month now. The ONLY issue I had with install is that the Torx tool Provided wasn’t strong enough to break the Existing bolt free On my truck, luckily I have a full set of Torx sockets and used a socket wrench, piece of cake.

Took maybe (15) minutes to remove old and install new.

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Recommended Tailgate Assist for a 2022 Ford F-250
Hey Pat. To add a tailgate assist to your 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty, I recommend the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks item # DZ43205. This system focuses on lowering your tailgate softly so it doesn't slam down as soon as you unlatch your tailgate. It does not help raise it. The DeeZee item # DZ43205 is custom fit and specifically designed for the 2022 Ford F-250's without the power liftgate option. If you have any additional questions feel free...
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Tailgate Assist for 2005 Toyota Tundra
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.
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Is There a Tailgate Assist for a 1997 Ford F-250
The DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System is not available for a 1997 Ford F-250 but I do have a very similar option for you in the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist part # 74211 (All Models Expect Step-Side). The Hopkins EasyLift like the DeeZee Tailgate Assist will help with lowering the tailgate but unlike the DeeZee Tailgate Assist will also help with lifting the tailgate.
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Tailgate Assist for 2015 Ford F250 w/ Tailgate Step Option
We do indeed offer a tailgate assist for a 2015 Ford F250 Super Duty, part # DZ43203. This is compatible with tailgates equipped with the slide out step. If you click the provided link, you can see an install video. This particular assist takes much of the weight of the tailgate, allowing it to be lowered safely.
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Can You Install Two Tailgate Assists On A 2019 Ford F-250
Per the instructions manual for the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks # DZ43205, this tailgate assist can only be installed on the driver's side of the tailgate so there wouldn't be a way to install 2 of them on the same tailgate. It also would cause the tailgate to float and not perform as it should.
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Availability Of Tailgate Assist System For 2005 Toyota Tundra
I have another option for you, but the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks # DZ43205 you were looking at is designed to fit a 2017-2021 Ford F-250/350/450 and will not fit your 2005 Toyota Tundra. Instead I recommend the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist # 74211 which at this time is the only tailgate assist system confirmed to fit your vehicle. I included a video of the # 74211 for you to take a look at.
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Would DeeZee Tailgate Assist Prevent Tailgate Bounce
If you had the DeeZee Tailgate Assist # DZ43205 installed on your tailgate and it was down if you were to hit a big enough bump that the tailgate will lift up at all it would lower slowly. So in a way it would prevent bouncing.
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Will Hopkins EasyLift Fit 2020 Ford F-250 With Tailgate Step
Hopkins only confirms fitment of the # 74211 up through the 2007 model of the F-250 due to changes in the tailgate construction. Since this hasn't been tested we cannot guarantee it will work. The only thing we have that is confirmed to fit your 2020 F-250 is the DeeZee Tailgate Assist # DZ43205. However, this is only designed to control lowering of the tailgate.
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Could Two DeeZee Tailgate Assist Systems Fit 2020 Ford F-250
There's no reason you couldn't install two of the DeeZee Tailgate Assist systems part # DZ43205 on your 2020 Ford F-250 but as far as we know it's never been tested. You might try just one first to see if maybe that would get you what you are looking for.
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Recommended Tailgate Assist for 2017 Ford F-250
For your 2017 Ford F-250 HD Super Duty, I recommend the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System # DZ43205. This system is confirmed to fit your truck and will do a great job of controlling the drop of your tailgate, preventing injuries and making loading and unloading much easier. This is custom-designed for your truck and all of the necessary hardware is included. It features an easy, no-drill installation.
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Does DeeZee Tailgate Assist Make Removing Tailgate Difficult 2017 F-250 Super Duty Diesel
To remove the tailgate of a truck that has the DeeZee Tailgate Assist part # DZ43205 installed on it will require the additional step of pull the shock off of the post it attaches to but aside from that it does not make it substantially more difficult.
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